Dauphin County, PA
$395,000
Dauphin County, PA
$395,000
Marietta, GA
$399,000
Laurel, MD
$70,000
Anne Arundel County, MD
$99,000
Maine
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $350,000
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
Monterey County, CA
$659,000
$2,300,000
Newnan, GA
Suffolk County, NY
$115,000
Plano, TX
$389,000
Michael Berry
Transworld Business Advisors of Indiana
Serving Marion County, IN
Transworld Business Advisors Profile • Transworld is the Largest Business Brokerage Franchise in the United States • Established for over 40 years • Maintains an inventory of at least 3,000 current and exclusive business listings at any time • Network of nearly 600 Transworld Brokers working for YOU! • Offices located in across the continental United States Strengths: • More money spent on advertising your business • Multi-media advertising including Radio, TV, Billboards, and Internet • Media exposure through articles and radio talk shows • Featured in local and national publications including the Wall Street Journal and regional Business Journals • Proprietary and proven internet marketing protocol • Transworld houses some of the most quoted and sought experts in the industry Professionalism: • Transworld Brokers receive the finest training in the industry • Transworld Brokers are backed by a support team with countless years of experience • The Transworld Sales Process has been used to consummate 1000’s of deals • Transworld maintain attractive facilities to conduct confidential meetings We are the business sales specialists! Transworld has sold over 400 businesses in the last 12 months; Will yours be next?
Crescent City, CA
$3,200,000
Anaheim, CA
$145,000
Middlesex County, NJ
$99,000
Sarasota, FL
$300,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $2,493,092
Harford County, MD
$199,000
Morris County, NJ
$99,000
Hamilton County, OH
$600,000
$3,500,000
Marble Falls, TX
Miami, FL
$370,000
Plymouth County, MA
$225,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$575,000
Raleigh, NC
$160,000
Tolland County, CT
$227,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orlando, FL
$1,800,000
Tampa, FL
$2,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orlando, FL
$1,770,000
Tempe, AZ
$50,000
Norfolk County, MA
$675,000
$1,500,000
Brooklyn, NY
Stark County, OH
$49,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore County, MD
$2,000,000
Ogden, UT
$220,000
Atlanta, GA
$124,500
St. Louis County, MO
$169,000
St. Louis County, MO
$200,000
St. Louis County, MO
$200,000
Sangamon County, IL
$250,000
Adriana Cowart
Chisca Group
Serving E Baton Rouge County, LA
CHISCA GROUP is a leading Mergers & Acquisitions firm and privately held business advisory, helping our clients Sell, Buy and Significantly Improve their Businesses. We deliver a proven, comprehensive M&A process that helps owners successfully exit their business for maximum value. Our team of professionals use proven processes that are designed to overcome the potential challenges and unique obstacles that can occur with mid-market size transactions. We offer a hands-on service and solid exit strategies that are trusted by both owners and buyers/lenders. On the advisory side we are experts at developing and implementing strategic growth and value creation plans for privately held companies, and offer effective solutions that help you accelerate your growth, increase your value, and prepare you for an eventual successful exit. We have audited and sold countless Businesses over the years and have observed clear trends in the set-up of successful high value businesses we sold, and we help our clients implement those in their own businesses in order to grow their business and sell it easily and for great revenue.
Lake Charles, LA
$200,000
Austin, TX
$625,275
$775,000
Wenden, AZ
Lilburn, GA
$179,000
Charlottesville, VA
$275,000
Portland, OR
$396,000
Arcadia, CA
$285,500
Bergen County, NJ
$250,000
Seattle, WA
$2,700,000
Orange County, FL
$450,000
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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