North Carolina
$425,000

North Carolina
$425,000

Kings County, NY
$40,000

Savannah, GA
$375,000

Miami, FL
$60,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$300,000
Williamson County, TN
$999,900
Holtsville, CA
$17,500
Franklin, TN
$60,000
Saint Paul, MN
$276,000
Detroit, MI
$2,250,000
Ontario, OR
$250,000
Westpoint, TN
$499,000
Yamhill County, OR
$399,000
$5,000,000
DeKalb County, GA
$600,000
Miami, FL
$100,000
Jack Beraha
Authentic Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, FL
Business Broker, serving international and local clientele, multilingual and used to work with immig
Oakland Park, FL
$125,000
Frisco, TX
$225,000
Jackson Heights, NY
$599,000
Colorado
$1,400,000
Rochester, NY
$150,000
Charleston, SC
$250,000
Hollywood, FL
$440,000
Arlington County, VA
$200,000
$68,000
El Reno, OK
Denton County, TX
$600,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Belfield, ND
$450,000
Huntingtown, MD
$295,000
Raleigh, NC
$350,000
Lowell, MA
$135,000
Newark, NJ
$350,000
Norfolk County, MA
$128,735
Williston Park, NY
$250,000
Pierce County, WA
$275,000
Pearland, TX
$25,000
$40,000
Delta County, MI
Scottsdale, AZ
$475,000
Boston, MA
$169,000
Philadelphia, PA
$165,000
British Columbia
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $57,000
Greenville, SC
$159,000
Wilmington, DE
$160,000
Phoenix, AZ
$169,000
Cottonwood Heights, UT
$300,000
Mike Maiman
MKL Agency Broker
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
MKL is a Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory Firm that works Exclusively with Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers throughout the USA. Connecting Sellers To Cash Buyers Working In all 50 States Strict Confidentiality Valuation Specialist Licensed Insurance Broker focused strictly on selling Insurance Agencies & Books of Business
Brevard County, FL
$299,000
Collin County, TX
$1,300,000
$3,900,000
Aspen Park, CO
Dallas, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $87,500
Milwaukee County, WI
$1,100,000
Nassau County, NY
$285,000
Collier County, FL
$1,895,000
Princeton, NJ
$120,000
Troy, MI
$150,000
Waukee, IA
$55,500
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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