Dallas County, TX
$550,000
Dallas County, TX
$550,000
Tampa, FL
$525,000
Bonner County, ID
$265,000
Baltimore County, MD
$149,000
Glendale, AZ
$165,000
Doral, FL
$480,000
Washington, DC
$950,000
Texas
$165,000
Atlanta, GA
$75,000
Brooklyn, NY
$700,000
South Carolina
$750,000
Charlotte, NC
$300,000
Wildwood City, NJ
$49,000
Sioux City, IA
$50,000
Orlando, FL
$75,000
Shelby County, TN
$197,000
Kevin Kramer, CBI
Transworld Business Advisors of Louisville
Serving Jefferson County, KY
Transworld Business Brokers is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
Suffolk County, NY
$95,000
Wayne County, MI
$349,000
Plymouth County, MA
$375,000
Montana
$215,000
Prince George's County, MD
$1,200,000
Philadelphia, PA
$1,700,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Somerset County, NJ
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1
Miami, FL
$4,700,000
Miami, FL
$5,300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cook County, IL
$3,400,000
Pine River, MN
$299,000
Port Saint Lucie, FL
$359,000
Jefferson County, LA
$250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tyler, TX
$2,500,000
Rock Island County, IL
$625,000
Okatie, SC
$120,000
Birmingham, AL
$75,000
Gregg County, TX
$157,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Louisiana
$1,500,000
Raleigh, NC
$75,000
Kenner, LA
$65,000
Jefferson County, OR
$1,950,000
New Jersey
$4,700,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Washington
$3,890,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Iowa
$2,078,500
Wilkes Barre, PA
$60,000
Scranton, PA
$1,500,000
Long Beach Township, NJ
$75,000
Markos Bertolotti
Fausto Commercial Realty
Serving Miami-Dade County, FL
“We Specialize and Maximize in Adding Value to your Property and Business!”
Broward County, FL
$255,000
New Haven County, CT
$650,000
Dayton, OH
$48,000
Old Bridge, NJ
$299,999
Watertown, CT
$14,500
Wilkes Barre, PA
$60,000
Retail businesses are crucial to the local economy, offering a wide variety of goods, including bike shops, flower shops, convenience stores, liquor stores, and clothing stores, among others. They are an excellent opportunity for small, local business owners to establish profitable enterprises while contributing to the economic health of their communities. With the ability to serve as both profitable ventures and community cornerstones, retail businesses remain a vital component of local commerce.
If you are looking to buy or sell a retail business, it helps to have some context on the market, and to understand how they are valued. Below, we have aggregated financial data from current and recent listings to provide some benchmarks on valuation and financial performance of retail businesses. All data is based on broker and business owner provided financial information.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
4,722 |
Median Asking Price |
$300,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$133,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Retail Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.79 |
Median |
0.56 |
2.53 |
Upper Quartile |
0.85 |
3.50 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Retail Business Industry Valuation Report
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FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a retail business?
The median asking price for a retail business is approximately $300,000. However, this can vary significantly depending on the size, location, and financial performance of the store or shop.
How much do local retail business owners earn?
On average, store owners report median annual sales of $600,000 and annual owner earnings of $133,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a retail business?
Valuing a retail business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit margins, location, real estate, and market conditions. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Retail revenue multiples typically range from 0.37 to 0.85, with the median at 0.56. Earnings multiples range from 1.79 to 3.50, with the median at 2.53. These values suggest a typical local retail business will sell for around 0.56 times its annual revenue, and 2.53 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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