Phoenix, AZ
$260,000
Phoenix, AZ
$260,000
Rockland County, NY
$60,000
Bergen County, NJ
$150,000
Morris County, NJ
$39,900
Maricopa County, AZ
$815,000
Fairfax County, VA
$159,999
Fayetteville, NC
$99,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$49,999
Sacramento, CA
$350,000
Chicago, IL
$148,000
Alameda County, CA
$599,000
Hamilton, ON
$2,800,000
South Dakota
$400,000
$30,000
Newark, CA
Frankfort, KY
$485,000
Wilsonville, AL
$2,290,000
Jennefer Taylor
Transworld Buisness Advisors of Columbus
Serving Franklin County, OH
Ohio’s #1 Business Brokerage Firm Backed by the world’s largest business brokerage network, Transworld Business Advisors of West Central Ohio delivers unmatched results for Main Street and Middle Market sellers. We combine global reach with deep local expertise to help business owners confidentially sell, scale, or transition their companies with confidence.
Webster County, IA
$350,000
Cordele, GA
$199,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Houston, TX
$290,000
Price County, WI
$195,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Iowa
$1,800,000
Chambers County, AL
$500,000
Bethesda, MD
$795,000
$1,550,000
Dauphin Island, AL
Hialeah, FL
$200,000
Pinellas County, FL
$280,000
Cook County, IL
$18,500,000
Bath, NY
$1,100,000
Nassau County, NY
$150,000
Gautier, MS
$180,000
Nassau County, NY
$115,000
Lee's Summit, MO
$400,000
Nassau County, NY
$175,000
Orange County, NY
$150,000
$165,000
Virginia
California
$788,000
San Francisco, CA
$239,000
South Gate, CA
$1,250,000
Pawtucket, RI
$65,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Philadelphia, PA
$2,300,000
Austin, TX
$175,000
Mont Belvieu, TX
$75,000
Export, PA
$100,000
Wes Pratka
Evermark Commercial Group
Serving Harris County, TX
Bronx County, NY
$375,000
Bronx, NY
$120,000
$289,500
Los Angeles County, CA
Grandville, MI
$25,000
Vero Beach, FL
$350,000
Saint Louis, MO
$995,000
Saint Charles, MO
$750,000
Atlanta, GA
$265,000
Granite City, IL
$450,000
Smithland, KY
$20,000
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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