Maricopa County, AZ
$850,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$850,000
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
Palm Beach County, FL
$1,080,000
Nashville, TN
$65,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Newark, OH
$550,000
Addison, TX
$480,000
Culver City, CA
$199,000
San Bernardino, CA
$75,000
$4,975,000
St. Croix
Atlanta, GA
$1,300,000
Summerville, SC
$250,000
Peter Rook
Sunbelt Business Brokers of St. Louis
Serving St. Louis County, MO
Sunbelt Business Advisors of St. Louis has two offices to serve you. Chesterfield West and Central St. Louis. Sunbelt provides seller and buyer transactional services. Our Fee Schedule reflects our core mission, "Provide value based services dependent on our Clients needs." Our flexibility and creativity presents opportunities to make any transaction happen. Our deal structure approach provides accurate market based pricing to reduce time for sale in the market. Your Needs, Our Solutions, Value Based Service Fees, Expected Outcomes
Codington County, SD
$199,999
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,245,400
Englewood, NJ
$249,000
Queens County, NY
$495,000
Miami, FL
$280,000
District of Columbia
$350,000
Los Angeles, CA
$249,000
Elgin, SC
$125,000
$325,000
Newton, MA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cordes Lakes, AZ
$750,000
Murrieta, CA
$365,000
Great Neck, NY
$290,000
Moreno Valley, CA
$365,600
Queens County, NY
$230,000
Saint Louis, MO
$450,000
Houston, TX
$105,000
Oneonta, NY
$750,000
Clinton, NY
$280,000
Frederick, MD
$400,000
$30,000
Maryville, TN
Mentor, OH
$575,000
Tyler, TX
$430,000
Tallahassee, FL
$48,000
Los Angeles, CA
$5,000
Forsyth County, GA
$1,200,000
Colton, CA
$1,350,000
Houston, TX
$525,000
Sacramento County, CA
$165,985
Russell Sweat
Driggers Commercial Group
Serving Glynn County, GA
Pierce County, WA
$360,000
Madison County, AL
$58,000
$30,000
Morristown, TN
Hartford County, CT
$450,000
Catawba County, NC
$299,000
Greenville County, SC
$195,000
Davenport, IA
$75,000
Everett, WA
$250,000
Dallas County, TX
$89,000
Tampa, FL
$225,000
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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