Brooklyn, NY
$550,000
Brooklyn, NY
$550,000
Rosedale, MD
$315,000
Columbus, OH
$4,000,000
West Hollywood, CA
$275,000
Maysville, KY
$2,900,000
Morgan County, IL
$500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Houston, TX
$1,350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$425,000
Las Vegas, NV
$230,000
California City, CA
$150,000
Tuolumne County, CA
$2,300,000
Brevard County, FL
$300,000
Nassau County, NY
$775,000
$66,000
San Jose, CA
Mountain View, CA
$250,000
Hudson County, NJ
$480,000
Brent CCIM
Metroport Advisors
Serving Lamar County, TX
At Metroport Advisors we brings decades of real world experience in financial analysis, business development, commercial real estate, and business transactions to the table to serve you. eXp Commercial is an international commercial real estate brokerage with brokers in all 50 states.
Palm Beach County, FL
$200,000
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Asheville, NC
$550,000
Madison County, TN
$375,000
Sonoma County, CA
$260,000
Destin, FL
$50,000
Suffolk County, NY
$899,999
Brazoria County, TX
$900,000
$950,000
Windsor, ON
San Francisco, CA
$1,525,650
Ukiah, CA
$1,890,000
Idaho
$1,500,000
Miami, FL
$550,000
Suffolk County, NY
$429,000
Columbia, SC
$150,000
Skagit County, WA
$300,000
Minneapolis, MN
$300,000
Westchester County, NY
$110,000
Miami, FL
$180,000
$2,900,000
New Mexico
Charles County, MD
$269,000
Santa Fe, NM
$425,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$239,000
Houston, TX
$75,000
Gta, ON
$250,000
Tampa, FL
$100,000
Nodaway County, MO
$160,000
Newark, NJ
$350,000
Dane DeSantis
Hallmark Business Brokers, Inc.
Serving Sarasota County, FL
At Hallmark Business Brokers, we are a different kind of Business Broker. Our goal, when working with you, is to help you through the buying or selling process. Whether this is your first time buying or selling, or you have done this many times, every transaction is different. Sometimes it can feel like the process can be overwhelming. Our agents take the time to get to know you and your goals to see if there is a fit between our company and you.
Grant County, WA
$1,700,000
Lafourche County, LA
$110,000
$1,799,000
Weston, VT
Tulsa, OK
$75,000
Oakland, CA
$80,000
Bloomfield, NJ
$159,000
Sarasota County, FL
$79,000
Ventura County, CA
$4,595,950
Monroe, GA
$500,000
Hilton Head Island, SC
$50,000
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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