Chino Valley, AZ
$400,000

Chino Valley, AZ
$400,000
Hacienda Heights, CA
$339,000

Louisiana
$150,000

Ohio
$399,000
Little Rock, AR
$225,000
Hennepin County, MN
$380,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Volusia County, FL
$2,300,000
Sheridan, OR
$299,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$700,000
Volusia County, FL
$1,200,000
Utah
$125,000
Glendale, AZ
$150,000
Lake County, OH
$550,000
Pearland, TX
$215,000
Pinellas County, FL
$69,000
Dorchester County, SC
$175,000
Carol Gresham
CBI Team
Serving Benton County, AR
CBI has been the trusted partner to Main Street and Lower Middle Market Business Owners since 1994. With nearly 800 successful, confidential, business sales, CBI is the advisor you can trust to earn more cash at closing. Regardless of the business value, the CBI TEAM respects all business owners and provides professional, confidential business sale consultation.
Orange County, CA
$149,000
DuPage County, IL
$115,000
Shelby County, TN
$515,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore, MD
$490,000
Perry County, TN
$425,000
Carrollton, TX
$159,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$350,000
Annapolis, MD
$200,000
Prince George's County, MD
$149,000
Harford County, MD
$850,000
Katy, TX
$175,000
Dallas, TX
$190,000
Coral Gables, FL
$250,000
Nassau County, NY
$550,000
Minnesota
$750,000
Bergen County, NJ
$99,000
Bergen County, NJ
$360,000
Bergen County, NJ
$160,000
Alameda County, CA
$500,000
Atwater, CA
$500,000
Toronto, ON
$500,000
Peoria County, IL
$1,050,000
Michigan
$700,000
Columbus, OH
$350,000
Chicago, IL
$450,000
Houston, TX
$125,000
Palm City, FL
$895,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$450,000
Garry Klein
Houlihan Lawrence
Serving Westchester County, NY
The Klein Commercial Story The Team was formed as a division of Houlihan Lawrence Commercial to provide clients with a diverse range of skillsets needed in this competitive industry. The goal was to combine over 35 years of experience and over $750 million in closed transactions with our local connections in order to develop a stronger client base and a broader offering of properties. As a team we continue to grow in size, scope and market reach. We utilize technology, training and talent to support our clients and our ever expanding portfolio of offerings. Let us know how we can help you achieve your real estate goals.
Alexander, NY
$19,900
San Jose, CA
$465,000
Lee County, FL
$650,000
Rockford, IL
$2,300,000
Raleigh, NC
$59,000
Riverside County, CA
$99,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
4,722 |
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Median Asking Price |
$300,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$133,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Retail Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.79 |
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Median |
0.56 |
2.53 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.85 |
3.50 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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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