Chandler, AZ
$65,000

Chandler, AZ
$65,000

Miami, FL
$249,500

San Mateo County, CA
$1,500,000

San Mateo County, CA
$1,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Barnstable County, MA
$1,089,000
Fort Worth, TX
$575,000
$20,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
$9,500,000
Union County, NJ
$450,000
Cumming, GA
$1,500,000
Hamden, CT
$199,000
Tampa, FL
$80,000
Dearborn, MI
$313,600
$30,000
Jensen Beach, FL
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Mille Lacs County, MN
$50,000
Semir Osmanovic
DH Brokerage, Inc.
Serving Henrico County, VA
At DH Brokerage Inc, we provide unparalleled business brokerage services, distinguished by our unique blend of CPA expertise and a commitment to transparency. Our firm stands out through its integration of advanced financial knowledge with expert brokerage skills, ensuring that every transaction is handled with precision and insight.
Orlando, FL
$899,000
Daytona Beach, FL
$70,000
Manhattan, NY
$2,800,000
Catonsville, DC
$1,250,000
Aurora, CO
$295,000
Norfolk, VA
$243,279
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Macomb County, MI
$1,200,000
DuPage County, IL
$120,000
$30,000
Hialeah, FL
Ogle County, IL
$395,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Allen County, IN
$5,000,000
Clearwater, FL
$1,400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bethel, VT
$899,000
Marietta, GA
$85,000
Ridgewood, NY
$299,000
Sidney, NE
$300,000
Tulsa, OK
$425,000
Queens County, NY
$510,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$395,000
$30,000
Coral Springs, FL
Gilbert, AZ
$30,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lansing, MI
$698,000
Brooklyn, NY
$699,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$1,500,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$375,000
Elkhorn, NE
$125,000
Louisville, KY
$4,500,000
Mobile, AL
$649,000
John Irvine
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
A highly respected and trusted company in helping to facilitate buying and selling of businesses in California. We specialize in the confidential sale, acquisition and valuation of small to medium sized businesses. Trust the biggest business decision in your life to the firm with the highest integrity, operating with the utmost confidentiality and a solid commitment to you, the business owner.
San Antonio, TX
$570,000
Newark, NJ
$250,000
$30,000
Victorville, CA
Malibu, CA
$295,000
New Port Richey, FL
$155,000
Baltimore, MD
$450,000
Rapid City, SD
$1
Mesa, AZ
$160,000
Boulder, CO
$10,000
Las Vegas, NV
$115,000
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 |
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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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