Dolton, IL
$310,000

Dolton, IL
$310,000

Merced County, CA
$500,000

Stanislaus County, CA
$250,000

Shelby, NC
$146,500
Cook County, IL
$3,500,000
Winnebago County, IL
$1,200,000
Porter County, IN
$1,500,000
Oregon
$350,000
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
$319,000
Naples, FL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Prescott, MI
$875,000
Wyandotte, MI
$798,000
Rocko Bell
Business Lynx International
Serving Tarrant County, TX
Headquartered in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Our business advisors work to facilitate transactions for clients, not only throughout the U.S, but the globe. Recognized as some of the best in the industry, our leading expert advisors stand ready to work with clients before, during, and after transactions to ensure smooth and complete workflow transitions. Whether looking to sell or scale, Business Lynx International can assist. The client is the priority at Business Lynx International, and we pride ourselves in having the combination of a "Hometown Feel", with a powerful international reach.
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
Jackson Heights, NY
$650,000
Mont Belvieu, TX
$75,000
$2,499,999
Middlesex County, MA
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
Lewis County, TN
$600,000
Hardin County, TN
$540,000
$1,150,000
North Kansas City, MO
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
Bob Young
AcquisitionsDirect.com
Serving Philadelphia County, PA
Founded in 2002, Acquisitions Direct has more than 20 years of expertise in the field of mergers and acquisitions, specializing in the sale of online businesses, hybrid ventures with a significant online presence, and established brands. We have sold hundreds of eCommerce, SaaS and Amazon FBA brands over the years ranging from $250k to over $30 million. We take a boutique approach and only focus on 12-18 high quality listings at a time so that each business owner receives the benefits from our experience and personalized attention. We truly understand that selling an online business can be a confusing, time consuming and emotional process. We respect that many sellers built their business from scratch, and we understand the grit it takes. Before starting Acquisitions Direct, our internet business brokers team developed, ran and sold their own internet-based businesses. We fully understand the online marketplace and we bring value to the process that is unmatched by the competition with our unique boutique approach to selling online based businesses.
Broward County, FL
$350,000
Passaic County, NJ
$50,000
$155,210
Austin, TX
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
Colorado
$175,000
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 |
|
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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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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