South Carolina
$2,240,000

South Carolina
$2,240,000

Selma, AL
$129,000

Michigan
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $832,109

Pierce County, WA
$4,300,000
Midway, UT
$2,200,000
Saint Louis, MO
$99,000
Saint Louis, MO
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marion, NC
$699,000
Phoenix, AZ
$150,000
Mesa, AZ
$250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Markham, IL
$699,990
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$700,000
Walpole, MA
$239,000
Seattle, WA
$75,000
Trabuco Canyon, CA
$349,000
Anaheim, CA
$170,000
Ansel Hall
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Maricopa County, AZ
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Charlotte, NC
$499,000
DuPage County, IL
$575,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$239,000
Farmington, AR
$1,195,000
Davenport, FL
$129,000
Durham, NC
$750,000
Fullerton, CA
$1,300,000
Nassau County, NY
$599,000
Suffolk County, NY
$199,000
Worcester County, MA
$105,000
Nashville, TN
$249,000
Tampa, FL
$1,600,000
Washington
$125,000
Tampa, FL
$135,000
Richmond, PA
$49,000
Florida
$430,000
Suffolk County, MA
$265,000
Forsyth County, NC
$139,900
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Valley Village, CA
$185,000
Miami, FL
$299,000
Temple City, CA
$980,000
Louisville, KY
$200,000
Minnesota
$750,000
Brooklyn, NY
$2,950,000
Johnson County, KS
$50,000
Maryland
$349,999
Hilton Head Island, SC
$125,000
John Irvine
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
A highly respected and trusted company in helping to facilitate buying and selling of businesses in California. We specialize in the confidential sale, acquisition and valuation of small to medium sized businesses. Trust the biggest business decision in your life to the firm with the highest integrity, operating with the utmost confidentiality and a solid commitment to you, the business owner.
Saint Louis, MO
$115,000
Alameda County, CA
$849,000
Rutherford County, NC
$115,000
Fullerton, CA
$325,000
Lynnwood, WA
$60,000
Hamden, CT
$249,000
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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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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