Broward County, FL
$200,000

Broward County, FL
$200,000

Miami, FL
$150,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $574,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$1,995,000
Passaic, NJ
$280,000
Snohomish County, WA
$550,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
Murrieta, CA
$250,000
Maui County, HI
$125,000
Westchester County, NY
$1,800,000
Houston, TX
$100,000
Bell County, TX
$550,000
Tucson, AZ
$164,500
$30,000
Dearborn, MI
Stoneham, MA
$370,000
New Castle County, DE
$600,000
Ross Lefkowitz
Benjamin Ross Group
Serving Anne Arundel County, MD
The Benjamin Ross Group is the most experienced, professional and exclusive business sales, mergers and acquisition firm in the Mid-Atlantic Region. With over 30 years experience, the professional business brokers at Benjamin Ross Group are the experts. We represent well managed businesses, regardless of their size. When making a significant financial decision, you owe it to yourself to....Experience the Professional Difference. For more information, go to: www.BenjaminRossGroup.com
Knox County, TN
$230,000
Nashville, TN
$150,000
Milwaukee, WI
$149,000
North Hills, CA
$950,000
Virginia
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $300,000
San Antonio, TX
$167,000
Chicago, IL
$170,000
Ridgefield, OK
$170,000
$150,000
Louisville, CO
Savannah, GA
$169,000
Albuquerque, NM
$155,000
Southaven, MS
$299,000
Boulder, CO
$159,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ontario
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $327,000
Broward County, FL
$850,000
Fresno, CA
$950,000
Wakefield, NH
$1,000,000
Dauphin County, PA
$200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Willow Lake, SD
$700,000
$279,000
Lake Geneva, WI
Tampa, FL
$123,250
Gloucester County, NJ
$55,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Robertson County, TN
$1,900,000
Kings County, NY
$450,000
Port Saint Lucie, FL
$250,000
Hudson County, NJ
$550,000
Nassau County, NY
$750,000
Bergen County, NJ
$175,000
Joe Nguyen
Trulantic - Business Broker
Serving York County, SC
Business brokers of restaurants, coffee shops, and nail salons
Phoenix, AZ
$650,000
Rockland County, NY
$270,000
$30,000
Toms River, NJ
Bergen County, NJ
$150,000
Fairfax County, VA
$159,999
Fayetteville, NC
$99,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$49,999
Chicago, IL
$148,000
Alameda County, CA
$599,000
Hamilton, ON
$2,800,000
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 |
|
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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