Thomasville, GA
$149,000

Thomasville, GA
$149,000

Clark County, WA
$235,000

Seminole County, FL
$49,000
Cook County, IL
$450,000
Mountain View, CA
$250,000
Cave Creek, AZ
$150,000
Syracuse, NY
$149,000
Silver Lake, CA
$249,000
Franklin County, OH
$700,000
Prince George's County, MD
$250,000
Clark County, OH
$210,000
Robertson County, TN
$198,000
Chattanooga, FL
$52,500
$285,000
Inola, OK
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
District of Columbia
$2,000,000
Groveland, FL
$400,000
William Bruce, ABI, SVA
William Bruce Business Sales & Acquisiti
Serving Mobile County, AL
With offices in Fairhope, Alabama and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, William Bruce Business Sales & Acquisitions, LLC is a full service, national business brokerage and valuation firm serving privately held businesses with special attention given to pricing, strategic marketing, successful negotiation and prompt closings, all the while maintaining strict confidentiality. The firm is a "boutique" advisory service handling ONLY the sales, mergers and acquisitions of businesses with documented earnings. In reviewing any offerings by this firm, you can be assured that the numbers have been proven and are real. William Bruce currently serves as president of the American Business Brokers Association, an organization of over 7,400 professionals. Email: Will@WilliamBruce.org Website: www.WilliamBruce.org Fairhope, AL. Office (251) 990-5934 Baton Rouge, LA Office (225) 465-5799
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oklahoma
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $12,611
Texas
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $196,911
Kansas
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $279,402
Naples, FL
$219,500
Hawaiian Gardens, CA
$50,000
El Paso, TX
$100,000
Marco Island, FL
$100,000
$125,000
$3,800,000
California
Austin, TX
$250,000
Somerset County, NJ
$125,000
Alpharetta, GA
$75,000
Westminster, CO
$300,000
Aurora, CO
$950,000
Alamance County, NC
$85,000
Geneva, NY
$149,000
Moline, IL
$775,000
Nueces County, TX
$179,000
Brooklyn, NY
$600,000
$2,170,000
Brown County, IN
New York, NY
$600,000
Lorain County, OH
$225,000
Lancaster, PA
$85,000
Teaneck, NJ
$45,000
$175,000
Madison, WI
$1,400,000
Chester County, PA
$800,000
Chas, SC
$325,000
jason suchecki
eXp Commercial
Serving Galveston County, TX
eXp Commercial is a division of eXp World Holdings, Inc., one of the fastest-growing brokerages worldwide. We are pioneers in the virtual commercial real estate industry and have created a cloud-based model that provides agents with state-of-the-art tools and technology, and access to a global community of top league advisors, agents, leaders and partners, building a powerful network of professionals. As an international market disruptor, we are leveraging our technology and expertise to provide unrivaled services worldwide.
Santa Clara, CA
$749,000
Sarasota, FL
$599,000
$395,000
Brown County, IN
Goodyear, AZ
$699,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$725,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Phoenix, AZ
$2,495,000
Maryland
$89,000
Charlotte, NC
$120,000
Bullitt County, KY
$77,000
Nassau County, FL
$475,000
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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