Homestead, FL
$499,000
Homestead, FL
$499,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,800,000
Florida
$1,000,000
San Jose, CA
$15,000
Miami, FL
$1,100,000
North Palm Beach, FL
$300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lincoln County, TN
$450,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bedford County, TN
$1,399,999
Collin County, TX
$875,000
Suffolk County, NY
$400,000
Albuquerque, NM
$400,000
Reseda, CA
$50,000
Tampa, FL
$950,000
$375,000
Cicero, IN
Oakwood, GA
$400,000
Saint Lucie West, FL
$280,000
Peter Garrod
WNC Business Brokerage
Serving Buncombe County, NC
WNC Business Brokerage will help you sell your business at the Competitive Commission Rate of 8% paid at closing for an Awesome Personal Business Broker Service. We live locally and are part of the local community so you get the Personal Experienced Attention that you deserve. Easy to understand uncomplicated Listing Agreement - Advertising your business for sale is at our expense. Confidentiality at all times. We have 18 years of successfully Selling Businesses; We understand Business and we understand valuing a Business to help you obtain the best price for your Business; We will give you guidance on how to position your Business for sale; We will give you guidance on the best way to show your Business to a potential buyer; We will give you guidance and advice so you are ready for Due Diligence; and we will explain the whole process of Selling a Business from "For Sale" to the "Closing" of the Sale. BUYERS - We have worked with Buyers for many years, good advice and guidance when Buying a Business is what we do. We Help put Buyers and Sellers together for a Successful Conclusion. We are your Asheville Business Brokerage and Cover the Surrounding Counties of WNC Call Peter Garrod Broker 828-772-8447 he will be pleased to discuss selling your business or find a business for a Buyer. CONFIDENTIALLY
Vernon Rockville, CT
$150,000
Cullman County, AL
$465,000
Etowah County, AL
$380,000
Monroe, MI
$99,999
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$1,730,000
North Hollywood, CA
$195,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
$4,975,000
St. Croix
Brooklyn, NY
$565,000
Helena, MT
$295,000
Sangamon County, IL
$485,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Freedom, WI
$1,250,000
Monroe County, FL
$350,000
Sacramento, CA
$75,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Warren, MI
$2,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Warren, MI
$1,900,000
Pico Rivera, CA
$449,000
Orange County, CA
$1,300,000
$325,000
Newton, MA
Meridian, MS
$449,000
District of Columbia, DC
$1,150,000
North Dakota
$600,000
Fauquier County, VA
$385,000
Haverstraw, NY
$99,000
Baltimore City County, MD
$159,000
Maryland
$850,000
Fayetteville, AR
$143,900
Monti Joines
Berkshire Hathaway Home Sale Realty
Serving York County, PA
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty serves the Maryland and Pennsylvania real estate markets including Lancaster, York, Harrisburg, Reading/Berks and Schuylkill Haven communities as well as the greater Baltimore Metropolitan area. The Jodi Reineberg Monti Joines Donna Troupe Team (RJT Team) is licensed in Pennsylvania and Maryland, and consists of 8 Full time Realtors offering 70+ years combined experience, a full time Licensed Marketing Coordinator and a full time Transaction Coordinator. We are recognized as a top producing team in our region, and among the Berkshire Hathaway national broker network. Awards received: -Chairman’s Circle Diamond Award Recipients (2015-2017, 2020-2024) -Chairman’s Circle Platinum Award Recipients (2018, 2019) -Legend Award Recipients (2017)
Union County, NC
$360,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kauai County, HI
$3,590,000
$30,000
Maryville, TN
Grand Prairie, TX
$100,000
Long Beach, CA
$389,000
Georgia
$92,000
Portland, OR
$250,000
Carlsbad, CA
$199,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$695,240
Passaic County, NJ
$1,400,000
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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