Fort Lauderdale, FL
$179,000

Fort Lauderdale, FL
$179,000
Greenville, SC
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $90,000

Boca Raton, FL
$125,000

Suffolk County, NY
$150,000
Alaska
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $295,000
Lakewood, NJ
$3,200,000
Newark, OH
$11,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Las Vegas, NV
$10,099,000
Douglas County, CO
$285,000
Santa Cruz, CA
$499,000
Alameda, CA
$200,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$950,000
Santa Clara, CA
$299,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Washington
$4,000,000
New York
$100,000
Mesa, AZ
$85,000
Mike Krieger
Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado
Serving Denver County, CO
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Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore, MD
$599,000
Seattle, WA
$600,000
Sunbury, OH
$50,000
Baltimore, MD
$320,000
Pinellas County, FL
$95,000
San Francisco, CA
$1,225,000
Seekonk, MA
$135,000
Sun Valley, CA
$189,000
Collin County, TX
$359,000
Covina, CA
$499,000
Los Angeles, CA
$115,000
Northridge, CA
$450,000
Cumberland County, ME
$480,000
Alberta
$350,000
Fayetteville, NC
$400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$1,000,000
Ardmore, OK
$1,100,000
Carter County, OK
$799,000
Dania Beach, FL
$190,000
Iowa
$825,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
$399,000
Sonoma County, CA
$650,000
Lansing, MI
$500,000
Sarasota County, FL
$425,000
Colorado
$300,000
Bloomington, IN
$1,000,000
Montgomery County, PA
$857,000
Grace Lee
Austin Business Finder LLC
Serving Travis County, TX
Panorama City, CA
$300,000
San Diego County, CA
$199,900
Arleta, CA
$80,000
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Plano, TX
$409,000
Las Vegas, NV
$99,000
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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