Houston, TX
$169,000
Houston, TX
$169,000

Minnesota
$200,000
Seattle, WA
$1,500,000
Essex County, MA
$650,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$180,000
New York County, NY
$600,000
Queens County, NY
$1,300,000
Passaic County, NJ
$525,000
Wilmerding, PA
$225,000
Volusia County, FL
$350,000
Broward County, FL
$600,000
Deerfield Beach, FL
$299,000
Chester County, PA
$289,000
$30,000
Seattle, WA
Suffolk County, NY
$220,000
Bergen County, NJ
$450,000
Tina Wiltsey-Trevizo
Wiltsey & Associates, Inc.
Serving Multnomah County, OR
Wiltsey & Associates, Inc. specializes in the Sales and Purchases of Lottery Locations, Bars, Delis, Restaurants, Night Clubs and anything that has an OLCC Liquor License. Tina Wiltsey-Trevizo, Principal Broker, has been selling these locations for 35 years and has over 2000 successful closings. Tina also specializes in the Olcc and Lottery Licensing process. Tina will assist Sellers in finding the best Buyer for their location and will assist Buyers in finding a location that will suit their needs. Tina can also assist Seller's and Buyer's with licensing process with these sales. To view her website visit WILTSEYBARS.COM.
Stone Mountain, GA
$250,000
Columbus, OH
$2,395,000
Monroe County, NY
$690,000
Toledo, OH
$52,000
Pierce County, WA
$2,300,000
Tennessee
$300,000
Cutler Bay, FL
$700,000
Florida
$599,999
$30,000
Tacoma, WA
San Jose, CA
$15,000
Indianapolis, IN
$200,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$150,000
Orange Beach, AL
$345,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$2,398,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Macomb County, MI
$2,800,000
$1,260,000
Fort Wayne, IN
$125,000
Kern County, CA
$1,300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Henry County, IN
$6,900,000
$30,000
Washington, DC
Fairfield County, CT
$360,000
Alexandria County, VA
$499,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$3,200,000
Torrance, CA
$45,000
Hudson, NH
$105,000
Austin, TX
$750,000
Massapequa, NY
$990,000
Suffolk County, NY
$750,000
Kevin Cunningham
RE/MAX Realty One
Serving Citrus County, FL
A RE/MAX Commercial Real Estate Broker works with property owners and tenants to buy, sell, and lease real estate for commercial use. A commercial agent understands that an investment in Commercial real estate is mainly a numbers game. The top benefits of hiring a Local skilled commercial real estate broker in your market include: • In-depth market knowledge to find the best commercial property for sale, including properties just coming to market. • They represent both buyers and sellers of commercial real estate – and tenants seeking to lease or sublease space – while always keeping the client’s best interest in mind. • Hiring a commercial broker is cost-effective for CRE investors and tenants because the seller or landlord normally pays fees instead of the client. • Access to commercial listing sites to quickly lease space by generating as much demand as possible from qualified tenants. • Posting available commercial property for sale on the top commercial real estate websites ensures the property is seen quickly by as many buyers as possible. • Networking with other commercial agents and local real estate experts helps locate hard-to-find property and allows investors and tenants to get the best deals on the market today. • Help clients to stay objective and focused, calmly explaining and exploring all options of a commercial real estate transaction without tipping their hand to the other parties in the deal. • Commercial real estate brokers also save clients time and money by doing the legwork to find opportunistic properties to lease or invest in and hammering out the best deal by knowing what to ask for and when.
Rensselaer County, NY
$250,000
Plymouth County, MA
$575,000
$30,000
Dallas, TX
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cranston, RI
$2,750,000
Providence, RI
$1,900,000
Ohio
$249,000
Burlington County, NJ
$530,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brown County, IL
$1,900,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stanislaus County, CA
$1,300,000
Norfolk City County, VA
$250,000
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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