Tolland County, CT
$1,200,000
Tolland County, CT
$1,200,000
Saint George, UT
$175,000
Lawsonville, NC
$649,000
Richland County, SC
$197,000
Grand Island, NE
$224,000
Tampa, FL
$750,000
Salt Lake City, UT
$503,000
Redding, CA
$100,000
Wichita, KS
$95,000
Sullivan County, TN
$290,000
Shreveport, LA
$1,500,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$395,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$460,000
$30,000
Tulsa, OK
Dulles, VA
$150,000
Naples, FL
$279,000
Brian Southworth
Murphy Business Sales - Spokane Office
Serving Spokane County, WA
Murphy Business Sales is one of the largest business brokerage and lower Middle Market M & A firms in North America, with over 240 professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The team at Murphy Business Sales - Spokane Office has strong connections in the following areas throughout the Inland Northwest including: Spokane, Tri Cities, Yakima, Pullman, Ellensburg and all points east of the Cascades. Choosing to partner with an international business brokerage firm like ours provides our clients and customers with global reach and local service. Our team offers the following services: Business Sales | Business Valuations | Franchise Resales | Mergers & Acquisitions | Business Consulting | Equipment Appraisals If your business is outside of the area Murphy Business Sales - Spokane Office serves contact us and we'll put you in touch with a Murphy Business Broker who handles your state or province.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Snohomish County, WA
$2,795,000
$240,000
Orlando, SC
$110,000
Leesburg, FL
$100,000
Perryville, MD
$3,500,000
Phoenix, AZ
$699,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Phoenix, AZ
$2,495,000
Lee County, FL
$250,000
$30,000
Jacksonville, FL
Clark County, NV
$95,000
Lee County, FL
$595,000
Thurston County, WA
$950,000
Grays Harbor County, WA
$500,000
Brooklyn, NY
$139,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Concho County, TX
$275,000
Suffolk County, NY
$200,000
Lake Forest Park, WA
$65,000
Hudson County, NJ
$400,000
Rochester, NY
$599,999
$30,000
Ashland, KY
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wisconsin
$850,000
Mobile, AL
$1,150,000
Pueblo, CO
$650,000
Tulsa, OK
$1,100,000
Sonoma County, CA
$299,000
Stillwater, MN
$490,000
Bismarck, ND
$130,000
Norfolk County, MA
$128,735
Paul Govoni
Rose Brokers LLC
Serving Pinellas County, FL
Rose Brokers LLC is a family run Florida based business brokerage that sells businesses across a broad spectrum of industries. We work with buyers who are located regionally, nationally, and internationally. If you are interested in selling or buying a business in Florida, contact us today for a no obligation confidential conversation.
Alaska
$2,400,000
Bohemia, NY
$200,000
$25,000
Maricopa County, AZ
Tennessee
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $75,000
Revere, MA
$80,000
Morris County, NJ
$490,000
Snohomish County, WA
$1,750,000
Milledgeville, GA
$600,000
Vermilion, OH
$975,000
Toronto, ON
$640,000
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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