Phoenix, AZ
$120,000
Phoenix, AZ
$120,000

Sunrise, FL
$1,500,000

Riverside, CA
$525,000

Washington
$995,000
Bergen County, NJ
$1,650,000
Hartford County, CT
$82,500
Los Angeles, CA
$300,000
Fresno, CA
$85,000
Omaha, NE
$148,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$59,900
California
$349,000
Ozaukee County, WI
$2,100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cuyahoga County, OH
$750,000
$30,000
Waterloo, NY
Harris County, TX
$175,000
Ozaukee County, WI
$2,385,000
Dr. Keith Gilmore
eXp Commercial
Serving Brazoria County, TX
eXp Commercial is a division of exp World Holdings, Inc., one of the fastest growing brokerages worldwide. We are pioneers of the virtual commercial and residential real estate industry creating a cloud-based model that provides agents with state-of-the-art tools and technology and access to a global community of top league agents, leaders, and partners building a powerful network of professionals. As an international market disruptor, we are leveraging our technology and expertise to provide unrivaled services worldwide.
Hillsborough County, FL
$125,000
Philadelphia County, PA
$85,000
Saint Paul, MN
$3,550,000
Clark County, KY
$500,000
Saint Paul, MN
$175,000
New Haven County, CT
$449,000
Nassau County, NY
$399,000
Suffolk County, NY
$199,000
$30,000
Miramar Beach, FL
Florida
$550,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$450,000
Bronx County, NY
$500,000
Lewisville, TX
$120,000
North Carolina
$3,000,000
Victoria County, TX
$800,000
Glendale, AZ
$129,000
Mississauga, ON
$195,000
Smyrna, GA
$60,000
Virginia
$150,000
$30,000
Pensacola, FL
Bradenton, FL
$43,000
Gautier, MS
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Missouri
$187,000
Lithonia, GA
$45,000
Peoria, IL
$799,000
Burlington County, NJ
$1,300,000
Wildwood, GA
$3,600,000
Rick Barth
Grandworth Business Brokers & Intermediaries LLC
Serving Franklin County, OH
Grandworth BB&I is a full-service Business Brokerage firm specializing in leading privately-owned businesses thru confidential sale transactions to successful conclusion for all parties. We operate in a wide range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, retail, service, e-commerce, B2B, etc. Our brokers have over 75 years of combined business experience in functions including sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality assurance, supply chain, sustainment, IT, organizational leadership and small business counseling. We're friendly, knowledgeable and look forward to helping make your dream a reality!
Duluth, GA
$229,000
Kent County, MI
$650,000
$30,000
Chandler, AZ
Magna, UT
$2,400,000
Tampa, FL
$990,000
Mcdonough, GA
$899,000
California
$1,800,000
Essex County, NJ
$1,500,000
Essex County, NJ
$3,000,000
Lehigh County, PA
$400,000
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) |
|
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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Retail Business Industry Valuation Report
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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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