Howard Beach, NY
$195,000
Howard Beach, NY
$195,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tuolumne County, CA
$1,890,000
Chicago Heights, IL
$2,999,998
Mccomb, MS
$175,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pinal County, AZ
$4,190,000
Langley, WA
$50,000
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$275,000
Phoenix, AZ
$165,000
Suffolk County, NY
$199,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Missouri
$1,300,000
Willimantic, CT
$179,900
Miami, FL
$20,145,000
$4,975,000
St. Croix
Bergen County, NJ
$30,000
Henrico County, VA
$499,950
Christian Alavi
Green Bridge Advisors
Serving Eagle County, CO
At Green Bridge Advisors, we specialize in representing business owners who are ready to sell — whether you're planning ahead or already exploring your exit. We work exclusively with companies valued between $500,000 and $10 million, offering a full-service brokerage experience designed to deliver results with professionalism, discretion, and care. From the moment you engage with us, we handle every step of the process: Confidential business valuation Tailored go-to-market strategy Buyer screening and qualification Deal negotiation and closing support We bring a strong financial foundation to every engagement — backed by years of experience in tax, audit, financial consulting, and business ownership. This gives us a unique ability to understand your numbers, position your company accurately, and communicate value in a way that resonates with serious, qualified buyers. Most importantly, we treat every business as if it were our own. At Green Bridge, your legacy is not just a transaction — it’s a story worth telling well, and a deal worth getting right.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Elkhart, IN
$1,200,000
Tuscola County, MI
$420,000
Alameda County, CA
$700,000
Cleveland, OH
$170,000
Marion County, OR
$349,000
Soperton, GA
$37,500
Saint Louis, MO
$160,000
Raleigh, NC
$150,000
$325,000
Newton, MA
Sedona, AZ
$160,000
Sedona, AZ
$200,000
Edgewater, MD
$499,000
Fairfax County, VA
$60,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$175,000
New York
$500,000
Cortez, FL
$199,000
Montana
$395,000
Queens County, NY
$270,000
Tillamook, OR
$350,000
$30,000
Maryville, TN
Ewing, NJ
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tuolumne County, CA
$11,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cincinnati, OH
$950,000
Manassas, VA
$290,000
Miami, FL
$315,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$887,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Conyers, GA
$5,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,050,000
Mark Gibson
Transition business solutions
Serving York County, PA
Transition Business Solutions specializes in helping business owners transition to the next phase of life. After spending years building your business, we will help you reallocate your assets so you can enjoy life. We specialize in marketing and selling businesses along with commercial real estate.
Lithia Springs, GA
$279,000
Essex County, MA
$110,000
$30,000
Morristown, TN
Clover, SC
$449,000
Santa Fe, NM
$1,350,000
Northampton County, PA
Cash Flow: $207,281
Las Vegas, NV
$99,000
Dauphin County, PA
$395,000
Marietta, GA
$399,000
Laurel, MD
$70,000
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
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
4,722 |
Median Asking Price |
$300,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$133,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Retail Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.79 |
Median |
0.56 |
2.53 |
Upper Quartile |
0.85 |
3.50 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
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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