Florida
$550,000
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
Bradenton, FL
$43,000
Gautier, MS
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
$30,000
Tucson, AZ
Missouri
$187,000
Lithonia, GA
$45,000
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Peoria, IL
$799,000
Burlington County, NJ
$1,300,000
Wildwood, GA
$3,600,000
Duluth, GA
$229,000
Kent County, MI
$650,000
Magna, UT
$2,400,000
Tampa, FL
$990,000
Mcdonough, GA
$899,000
$550,000
Houston, TX
California
$1,800,000
Essex County, NJ
$1,500,000
Essex County, NJ
$3,000,000
Lehigh County, PA
$400,000
Kansas
$99,500
Brooklyn, NY
$150,000
Kitchener, ON
$120,000
Rockingham County, NH
$3,300,000
Miami, FL
$3,500,000
Ada County, ID
$65,000
$95,000
Wisconsin
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Michigan
$5,545,000
Tarrant County, TX
$750,000
Minnesota
$1,250,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$599,000
Staten Island, NY
$195,000
Columbus, OH
$150,000
Denver County, CO
$655,000
Jackson, MS
$175,000
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Seiler Tucker Incorporated
Serving Orleans County, LA
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Alpharetta, GA
$129,000
Alameda County, CA
$64,900
$300,000
Tulsa County, OK
Orlando, FL
$249,000
Boston, MA
$750,000
Hallandale, FL
$350,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$2,500,000
Fairbanks, AK
$550,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$99,950
Ventura County, CA
$160,000
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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