Maricopa County, AZ
$1,000,000

Maricopa County, AZ
$1,000,000

Sacramento, CA
$350,000

Frankfort, KY
$485,000

North Carolina
$1,150,000
Gautier, MS
$180,000
Kane County, IL
$150,000
Port Angeles, WA
$187,000
Rutherford County, TN
$149,000
San Francisco, CA
$889,000
Dolton, IL
$310,000
Merced County, CA
$500,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$250,000
Shelby, NC
$146,500
$150,000
Toms River, NJ
Cook County, IL
$3,500,000
Winnebago County, IL
$1,200,000
Regina Fisher
Bristol Group
Serving San Francisco County, CA
The Bristol Group is a Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition firm that specializes in representing business owners who want to sell their companies. The firm was founded in 2005 and has offices in 20 cities across the country. The Bristol Group's team of experienced brokers works closely with business owners to evaluate their companies, develop effective marketing strategies, identify and qualify potential buyers, and negotiate deals that meet their clients' objectives. They have a reputation for providing personalized service and achieving successful outcomes for their clients. The Bristol Group maintains confidentiality and discretion throughout the selling process and strives to provide their clients with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
Porter County, IN
$1,500,000
McHenry County, IL
$1,100,000
Land O' Lakes, FL
$299,900
Dallas County, TX
$550,000
Ventura County, CA
$300,000
Chattanooga, TN
$512,950
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Prescott, MI
$875,000
Wyandotte, MI
$798,000
$1,500,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Phoenix, AZ
$225,000
Missouri
$410,000
Lawsonville, NC
$449,000
Passaic County, NJ
$569,000
Kansas City, MO
$375,000
Wayne County, MI
$89,900
Grove City, OH
$99,000
Oglethorpe, GA
$149,000
Wayne County, MI
$89,900
Jackson Heights, NY
$650,000
$1,000,000
Orlando, FL
Mont Belvieu, TX
$75,000
Arapahoe County, CO
$200,000
Orange County, CA
$600,000
Virginia Beach County, VA
$575,000
Riverside County, CA
$1,650,000
New York County, NY
$1,450,000
Carmel, CA
$350,000
Clarkesville, GA
$499,000
Bradley W. Zastrow
Premier Business Group
Serving Cook County, IL
OUR MISSION and OUR APPROACH When you engage Premier Business Group Ltd. for the selling of your business, you receive professional guidance and support during each and every phase of the transaction cycle. From determining your company’s value, to finding a qualified buyer, to success at the closing table, we work to obtain the most beneficial result for you and your company. The firm’s guiding philosophy is that our work is comprehensive, effective personalized service of the highest professional quality. We are specialists! Each and every Premier Associate has experience in all areas necessary to conclude the successful sale of your business. Our combined team has over 100 years of experience in the business divestiture process. Premier Group emphasizes team involvement to achieve optimum participant communications, coordination and transactional responsiveness. The Premier Group’s team members work daily with local, regional and national buyers and sellers. Our experience has generated a network of attorneys, accountants, bankers, tax specialists, lessors and many others in the M&A universe into a unique collaborative advisory and transactional group that focuses on making your business presentable, desirable, marketable and financeable. We deeply appreciate the consideration of our firm as your professional intermediary - in possibly the most important financial decision of your life – the selling of your company.
Carroll County, TN
$649,000
Lewis County, TN
$600,000
$450,000
San Francisco, CA
Hardin County, TN
$540,000
Fairfax County, VA
$299,000
Henderson County, TX
$43,750
Jonesborough, TN
$425,000
Texas
$475,000
Charleston, SC
$600,000
Flower Mound, TX
$999,500
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
4,722 |
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Median Asking Price |
$300,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
|
Median Reported Earnings |
$133,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Retail Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.79 |
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Median |
0.56 |
2.53 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.85 |
3.50 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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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