Monterey, CA
$250,000
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
Bergen County, NJ
$30,000
Henrico County, VA
$499,950
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Elkhart, IN
$1,200,000
Tuscola County, MI
$420,000
Alameda County, CA
$700,000
Cleveland, OH
$170,000
$1,500,000
Brooklyn, NY
Marion County, OR
$349,000
Soperton, GA
$37,500
Eddy Roche
Hub Commercial | Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Maricopa County, AZ
At Hub Commercial and affiliated partnership with Sunbelt Business Brokers, we specialize in the sale, acquisition, and leasing of businesses throughout Arizona. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or lease a business, our experienced brokers provide expert guidance tailored to your needs.
Saint Louis, MO
$160,000
Raleigh, NC
$150,000
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
$775,000
Wenden, AZ
Cortez, FL
$199,000
Montana
$395,000
Queens County, NY
$270,000
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
$250,000
Lake Villa, IL
Los Angeles, CA
$950,000
Lithia Springs, GA
$279,000
Santa Fe, NM
$1,350,000
Northampton County, PA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $207,281
Las Vegas, NV
$99,000
Dauphin County, PA
$395,000
Marietta, GA
$399,000
Laurel, MD
$70,000
Jenny Gregory
eXp Realty Commercial - BiCoastal Investment
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
As someone who has walked in your shoes, I have a deep appreciation and understanding of what it takes to build and run a successful business. I personally owned and operated a restaurant in Nashville for years, and my husband and I also started a thriving cybersecurity company from the ground up. I know firsthand the challenges, sacrifices, and triumphs that come with growing, managing, and eventually selling a business. With years of experience in business sales, I’ve developed a proven process to make selling as seamless as possible. My team and I are here to guide you every step of the way. As long as you have the financials in order, I can bring the right buyer to the table, ensuring a smooth transition for you and your legacy.
Anne Arundel County, MD
$99,000
Maine
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $350,000
$235,000
Marietta, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
$295,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wisconsin
$2,900,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wisconsin
$3,500,000
Haywood County, NC
$800,000
Macomb County, MI
$750,000
North Carolina
$1,150,000
Suffolk County, NY
$200,000
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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