Cave Creek, AZ
$450,000
Cave Creek, AZ
$450,000
Boyd County, KY
$87,000
Hudson County, NJ
$599,000
Wayne County, MI
$799,000
Macomb County, MI
$54,900
Colorado Springs, CO
$135,000
Kauai County, HI
$758,000
San Antonio, TX
$220,000
Bellingham, WA
$550,000
Franklin, TN
$120,000
Gastonia, NC
$350,000
San Bernardino, CA
$895,000
Fairfax County, VA
$159,999
$1,150,000
Salt Lake County, UT
Caldwell County, MO
$175,000
Clay County, MO
$199,000
Karen Muller
Cannabis Business Brokers, Inc
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Cannabis Business Brokers, Inc. was founded to bring a great depth of experience and professionalism to an industry that is rapidly expanding but experiencing growing pains. We have over 50 years combined experience in sales and purchases of businesses, including the liquor, pharmaceutical and restaurant industries. Our goal is to bring excellence to the sales process by a careful focus on due diligence of the business, so that sellers and buyers have access to the information and documentation that is standard in other industries.
Fayetteville, NC
$99,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$49,999
Watersound, FL
$2,600,000
Washington County, MD
$225,000
Charles County, MD
$300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dallas County, TX
$2,200,000
Dallas, TX
$199,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lumberton, NC
$2,599,000
$50,000
Portland, OR
Dallas, TX
$149,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lumberton, NC
$2,399,000
Fairfield County, OH
$750,000
San Francisco County, CA
$888,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Benton County, WA
$1,995,000
Rockland County, NY
$100,000
California
$270,000
Belleville, MI
$435,000
Kennesaw, GA
$275,000
Saint Louis, MO
$59,000
$6,500,000
Sanibel, FL
Ellisville, MO
$69,500
Avondale, AZ
$550,000
Mckinney, TX
$240,000
Essex County, NJ
$100,000
Hialeah, FL
$1,995,000
Bonita Springs, FL
$595,000
Brooklyn, NY
$2,250,000
David Wright, Esq.
Lawyers Realty Co., LLC
Serving St. Louis County, MO
Lawyers Realty Co. LLC is a boutique sized real estate and business brokerage company. We specialize in coming up with the best real estate and the best business solutions to maximize the value of our client's real estate and business assets. We have particular specialty and emphasis on a broad range of real estate asset classes, restaurants, and other business types. We possess the ability to figure out the best solution and possess the integrity, honesty and passion to do the best job for our clients.
British Columbia
$8,488,000
Cordele, GA
$299,000
$300,000
Cleveland, OH
Danielsville, GA
$1,200,000
District of Columbia, DC
$122,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sidney, IA
$275,000
Walton County, FL
$2,200,000
Cook County, IL
$700,000
Las Vegas, NV
$3,300,000
$500,000
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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