Brooklyn, NY
$600,000

Brooklyn, NY
$600,000

Pontotoc County, MS
$310,000
Garden City, KS
$25,000
Tampa, FL
$175,000
Staunton, VA
$349,000
East Freetown, MA
$99,000
Michigan
$476,425
Maryland
$475,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaumont, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $120,000
Panama City Beach, FL
$449,000
King County, WA
$3,000,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$20,000
San Antonio, TX
$1,099,900
$399,000
Southern Pines, NC
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
$750,000
Queens Village, NY
$999,000
Marvin Slovacek
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation
Serving Salt Lake County, UT
I am the Regional Director for the state of Utah and a Certified Merger & Acquisition Intermediary.
Nevada
$8,600,000
Phoenix, AZ
$1,200,000
Wilmington, NC
$160,000
West Los Angeles, CA
$110,000
Westchester County, NY
$129,000
Mesa, AZ
$599,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Humboldt County, CA
$9,450,000
River Falls, WI
$249,500
$225,000
Chino, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Havasu City, AZ
$4,500,000
Warren County, NY
$499,000
Florida
$299,000
Richmond, VA
$350,000
Suffolk County, NY
$100,000
Jefferson County, KY
$425,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Needles, CA
$799,000
Parkersburg, WV
$50,000
Nassau County, NY
$235,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$449,000
$2,000,000
Jacksonville, FL
Palmdale, CA
$1,777,000
Harris County, TX
$280,000
$65,000
Maryland
$99,000
Napa County, CA
$225,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gonzales, TX
$1,500,000
Brooklyn, NY
$3,600,000
New York, NY
$500,000
Germain Garcia
Lifestyle International Realty
Serving Miami-Dade County, FL
Here at The Garcia- Group we work very closely with our clients. We take great pride in the work we do achieving our client's goals. We hear our clients needs, we feel that is a big difference, because some clients want to retire while others might need to liquidate. It is imperative to hear our client's views on why they are selling. We also deal a lot with out of the country investors that we have obtained through a series of networking events in our communities. We have structure in place when it comes to Negotiating and closing Deals we cannot control people but we can control the process in which we negotiate. Our entire Team of Professionals have our clients best interest in mind and we work very hard to accomplish our goal. A smooth transaction and change of ownership of one businesses at a time.
New York, NY
$349,000
Ponte Vedra, FL
$4,750,000
$300,000
Los Angeles, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bastrop, TX
$750,000
Westchester County, NY
$995,000
Sarasota County, FL
$349,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Miami-Dade County, FL
$4,200,000
Volusia County, FL
$75,000
Monmouth County, NJ
$1,000,000
New York County, NY
$549,000
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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