Toronto, ON
$500,000

Toronto, ON
$500,000

Kennesaw, GA
$5,800

Carver County, MN
$500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Massachusetts
$4,300,000
Peoria County, IL
$1,050,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Solano County, CA
$4,800,000
Michigan
$700,000
Columbus, OH
$350,000
Chicago, IL
$450,000
Houston, TX
$125,000
Palm City, FL
$895,000
New Jersey
$729,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$450,000
$30,000
Providence, RI
Pinellas County, FL
$175,000
Alexander, NY
$19,900
Brian Costello
Madison Commercial Properties
Serving Denver County, CO
San Jose, CA
$465,000
Lee County, FL
$650,000
Rockford, IL
$2,300,000
Madison, WI
$147,800
Raleigh, NC
$59,000
Waterford, MI
$55,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sinton, TX
$314,000
Riverside County, CA
$99,000
$30,000
Philadelphia, PA
Kern County, CA
$179,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fort Walton Beach, FL
$1,700,000
Fayetteville, AR
$160,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Monterey County, CA
$4,200,000
Charlotte, NC
$199,000
Marion County, KY
$180,000
Anaheim, CA
$220,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fort White, FL
$599,000
Old Town, FL
$179,000
Long Beach, CA
$109,000
$30,000
Cambridge, MA
Nevada
$250,000
Oregon
$140,000
Lancaster County, PA
$225,000
Oakland County, MI
$125,000
Trumbull County, OH
$350,000
Hialeah, FL
$475,000
Brevard County, FL
$70,000
Pasco County, FL
$2,250,000
Phil Goatley
Transworld Business Advisors Tucson
Serving Pima County, AZ
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you are interested in owning your own company or franchise or whether you are looking to sell your business, the Transworld team is able to help. We offer the professional services that successfully bring buyers and seller together. Established in 1979, we have over 250+ offices worldwide. Currently, Transworld Business Advisors has over 800+ agents and more than 15,000+ business sold, making it the largest brokerage firm in the world! Our team specializes in the Tucson market but can reach qualified buyers all over the US and internationally as well! Transworld Business Advisors has been ranked #1 in the industry by Entrepreneur Magazine every year since 2012.
Racine, WI
$150,000
Daytona Beach, FL
$199,000
$7,500,000
San Diego, CA
Tampa, FL
$210,500
Harris County, TX
$200,000
New York, NY
$699,000
Boykins, VA
$800,000
Mobile, AL
$90,000
Georgia
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,100,000
Washington, DC
$2,590,000
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 |
|
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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