Wayne County, MI
$500,000

Wayne County, MI
$500,000

Norwalk, CA
$299,000

Phoenix, AZ
$650,000

Hazlet, NJ
$80,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$2,500,000
Broward County, FL
$280,000
Charleston, SC
$183,735
Pierce County, WA
$140,000
Broome County, NY
$1,120,000
Michigan
$250,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$125,000
Washington, DC
$55,000
White Plains, NY
$135,000
$30,000
San Diego, CA
Queens, NY
$2,500,000
Fairfax, VA
$150,000
Jennifer Smith Broeckling, MBA, BCI, CMAI
Murphy Business Sales
Serving Cape Girardeau County, MO
Most people don't know where to begin when it comes to buying or selling a business. We guide clients through the complicated process so they get to the closing table successfully. Our mission: To be an ethical business brokerage firm that sets buyers, sellers, and their businesses up for success in the next chapter of their lives. Our core values: 1. Integrity 2. Honesty 3. Learning 4. Accuracy 5. Adaptability Our vision: We are known as one of the most ethical, capable, and skilled business brokerage groups in the country who truly care about people and their deals.
Nashville, TN
$545,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Colorado
$2,500,000
Denver, CO
$170,000
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Indianapolis, IN
$165,000
Omaha, NE
$155,000
Salt Lake City, UT
$169,000
Atlanta, GA
$520,000
$30,000
Seattle, WA
Glendale, CA
$249,000
Wisconsin
$2,900,000
Sonoma County, CA
$375,000
Oakland County, MI
$69,900
Portland, OR
$200,000
Pinellas County, FL
$395,000
Deerfield Beach, FL
$1,400,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$2,350,000
Gaithersburg, MD
$750,000
Oakland County, MI
$69,900
$30,000
Tacoma, WA
Macomb County, MI
$179,900
Palm Beach County, FL
$99,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Charlotte County, FL
$795,000
Kansas
$4,000,000
Cave Creek, AZ
$150,000
Sarasota, FL
$185,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$99,000
Kerdai Business Advisors
Kerdai Business Advisors
Serving Dallas County, TX
Tampa, FL
$640,000
New Jersey
$699,000
$30,000
Washington, DC
Fremont, CA
$150,000
Vero Beach, FL
$79,000
Waukegan, IL
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,100,000
Culver City, CA
$550,000
Flat Rock, MI
$60,000
Scott County, IA
$1,475,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sioux County, IA
$2,200,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
4,722 |
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Median Asking Price |
$300,000 |
|
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) |
|
Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.79 |
|
Median |
0.56 |
2.53 |
|
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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