McHenry County, IL
$1,100,000
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
Missouri
$410,000
Lawsonville, NC
$449,000
Wayne County, MI
$89,900
Grove City, OH
$99,000
Oglethorpe, GA
$149,000
Wayne County, MI
$89,900
$319,000
Naples, FL
Jackson Heights, NY
$650,000
Mont Belvieu, TX
$75,000
Jared Dutton
Keller Williams Commercial Legacy Group
Serving Stark County, OH
Jared is the oldest of 4 siblings and grew up in Real Estate business that his Grandfather, Dwight "Tom" Dutton started in 1959 as “The Dutton Agency” selling Farms & Equipment via Auction. The Dutton Agency began to provide a wider range of Real Estate Services and eventually grew to having Associates cover over 13 States, Canada, and the Bahamas. Through our 50+ years in the Real Estate and Auction Business, our family Dutton Real Estate Group, has sold more than 5,000 properties and 100,000+ Acres in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, New York, and West Virginia. In 2017 the we teamed with Keller Williams International and their network of Associates.
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
Carroll County, TN
$649,000
$2,499,999
Middlesex County, MA
Lewis County, TN
$600,000
Hardin County, TN
$540,000
Fairfax County, VA
$299,000
Henderson County, TX
$43,750
Texas
$475,000
Charleston, SC
$600,000
Flower Mound, TX
$1,195,000
Vanderburgh County, IN
$250,000
Orland, CA
$79,999
Lincolnton, NC
$549,000
$1,150,000
North Kansas City, MO
Broward County, FL
$350,000
Passaic County, NJ
$50,000
Land O' Lakes, FL
$18,000
Geneva, NY
$1,500,000
Lake Charles, LA
$200,000
Brentwood, TN
$199,000
Colorado
$175,000
Lakewood, CO
$175,000
Steve Yim
SM Real Estate Group
Serving Mecklenburg County, NC
SM Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Ballantyne
Colorado
$175,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$850,000
$155,210
Austin, TX
Linden, NJ
$695,000
Orange County, VA
$299,000
Santa Cruz, CA
$331,000
Wayne County, MI
$500,000
Norwalk, CA
$299,000
Sarasota County, FL
$950,000
Hazlet, NJ
$80,000
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 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
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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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