Skagit County, WA
$395,000
Skagit County, WA
$395,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Pedro, CA
$1,450,000
Doral, FL
$149,000
Kansas City, MO
$159,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$170,000
Knoxville, TN
$155,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rockmart, GA
$3,300,000
Houston, TX
$169,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lagrange, GA
$1,600,000
Wayne County, MI
$44,900
Fort Bend County, TX
$50,000
Riverton, UT
$49,995
Carmel, NY
$350,000
$250,000
Lake Villa, IL
Nashville, TN
$145,000
Travis County, TX
$950,000
Eric Iffland
First Choice Business Brokers - Toledo #242
Serving Lucas County, OH
Since our founding in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the nation's most trusted business sales specialists. We have listed and managed the sale of over $7.5 billion in successful business transactions. First Choice Business Brokers provides you with the benefits that only come from experience and years of proven, tested results. Our goal is to give you the kind of foundation you need to make strong business decisions and plan your exit strategy. We are a business brokerage firm, specializing in the sale and purchase of small to medium size main street businesses and commercial properties. Our Toledo office is led by President/Owner Eric Iffland an industry veteran with 35+ years of experience in sales, marketing, and business ownership.
Douglassville, PA
$199,000
Hartford County, CT
$598,000
Tampa, FL
$99,000
Yakima County, WA
$4,250,000
Van Nuys, CA
$659,000
Los Angeles, CA
$959,000
Montana
$200,000
Glendale, AZ
$95,000
$150,000
Boulder, CO
Hennepin County, MN
$450,000
Tarrant County, TX
$400,000
Tempe, AZ
$329,000
Arizona
$34,000,000
Queens County, NY
$295,000
Buffalo, NY
$500,000
Lansing, MI
$50,000
Suffolk County, MA
$1,375,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marshall County, TN
$500,000
Orlando, OH
$424,999
$250,000
Buckeye, AZ
Lowell, MA
$135,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$169,000
Marietta, GA
$65,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Havasu City, AZ
$8,700,000
Carmichael, CA
$40,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
British Columbia
$595,000
Clarkston, GA
$350,000
Scott Lee
Best Choice Realty
Serving Snohomish County, WA
Best Choice Realty
Harris County, TX
$125,000
North Myrtle Beach, SC
$99,000
$105,000
Greensboro, NC
Bartow County, GA
$7,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Havasu City, AZ
$4,500,000
Riverside, CA
$3,150,650
Richmond County, NY
$95,000
Takoma Park, MD
$425,000
Forsyth County, GA
$499,000
Fairfield County, CT
$900,000
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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