Baltimore, MD
$650,000

Baltimore, MD
$650,000

Lakeland, FL
$50,000

$375,000

King County, WA
$299,000
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
Stuart, FL
$400,000
Forsyth County, GA
$499,000
Norfolk County, MA
$164,237
Morgan County, IL
$500,000
Lincoln, RI
$299,000
Lansing, IL
$44,000
Florida
$305,000
Las Vegas, NV
$49,900
$30,000
Ventura, CA
Pinetop, AZ
$735,000
Calvert City, KY
$799,000
Mike Zarinbaksh, MBA, CBI, M&AMIC
Sunbelt Business Advisors
Serving Montgomery County, MD
#1 Business Brokerage Network in the world, making it the dominant force in the industry. Since 1978, the Company has evolved into a business brokerage network including 90 offices throughout the United States and many foreign countries. We currently broker the sale of approximately 4,000 businesses with over $2 Billion value. Done deals https://sunbeltmd.com/deals-done/
Monmouth County, NJ
$675,000
Gulfport, MS
$899,000
Butler, AL
$369,000
San Antonio, TX
$113,900
Destin, FL
$50,000
Brazoria County, TX
$900,000
Nashville, TN
$131,900
Albany, NY
$131,900
$30,000
Newark, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Phoenix, AZ
$8,500,000
Hawaii County, HI
$3,900,000
Wayne County, MI
$249,000
Clark County, WA
$205,000
Utah
$523,577
Florida
$299,000
Eugene, OR
$350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ottumwa, IA
$2,200,000
Falls Church, VA
$29,000
$2,400,000
$59,990
Aberdeen, MD
Miami, FL
$550,000
Miami, FL
$180,000
Montgomery County, TN
$195,000
Boston, MA
$128,900
Redding, CA
$1,800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Redding, CA
$1,950,000
Portland, OR
$150,000
Suffolk County, NY
$1,000,000
Jim Kegelmeyer
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Franklin County, OH
Fairfield County, CT
$399,000
Napoleon, OH
$199,900
$1,799,000
Weston, VT
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,200,000
Virginia
$474,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kalispell, MT
$6,250,000
Dearborn, MI
$310,000
Redding, CA
$60,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florence County, SC
$3,800,000
Humble, TX
$225,000
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 |
|
Median |
0.56 |
2.53 |
|
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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