Greensboro, NC
$149,000
Greensboro, NC
$149,000
Houston, TX
$60,000

Danville, AR
$800,000

Staten Island, NY
$450,000
Hidalgo County, TX
$115,000
Arkansas
$500,000
Houston, TX
$10,000
Kern County, CA
$530,000
Bassett, VA
$140,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arkansas
$2,265,000
Washington, DC
$145,000
Manhattan, NY
$619,000
California
$195,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oklahoma County, OK
$1,300,000
Houston, TX
$199,995
Atlanta, GA
$300,000
Moe Yousefi
Kelly Right Real Estate
Serving King County, WA
Connecting Businesses to Opportunities, One Transaction at a Time Kelly Right Real Estate is of one of the fastest growing real estate companies in America helping people buy and sell the most important investment since 2005. Our growth and success is predicated on how experienced our real estate professionals are. Our extraordinary product offerings help our real estate agents provide our clients value-added services as a complete real estate experience.
Broward County, FL
$95,000
Oswego County, NY
$250,000
Tampa, FL
$648,000
Brewster, NY
$189,000
Jacksonville, FL
$1,499,000
Chicago, IL
$268,000
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
Seattle, WA
$90,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$250,000
Orange County, FL
$150,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$500,000
Jackson County, NC
$1,199,000
Martin County, FL
$29,000
Charleston County, SC
$399,000
Comal County, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$299,000
Dallas, TX
$120,000
Tempe, AZ
$1,000,000
Will County, IL
$1,400,000
Cook County, IL
$1,500,000
DuPage County, IL
$150,000
Lake County, IL
$350,000
Lake County, IL
$175,000
Lake County, IL
$195,000
Lake County, IL
$975,000
Floyd County, GA
$2,300,000
Boca Raton, FL
$170,000
Queens, NY
$1,300,000
Caryn Saunders
Baltimore Washington Business Brokerage
Serving Baltimore County, MD
BWBrokerage is a full service business Brokerage firm specializing in the sale and purchase of small to medium sized privately held businesses in the Baltimore-Annapolis- Washington Metropolitan area. We also provide Opinions of value on Main Street businesses, and offer Business Consulting. Thinking about selling your business, as a Certified Value Builder, we can work with you to get your business ready to be sold.
Harrison County, MS
$299,000
Cook County, IL
$850,000
Washtenaw County, MI
$725,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wood Dale, IL
$999,950
Kankakee County, IL
$1,050,000
Milwaukee County, WI
$1,600,000
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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