REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Houston, TX
$1,074,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Houston, TX
$1,074,900
Georgia
$75,000
Anne Arundel County, MD
$990,000
Maysville, KY
$199,000
Anchorage, AK
$400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$3,700,000
Cocoa, FL
$10,000
Tarrant County, TX
$499,000
Sarasota, FL
$599,000
Fort Worth, TX
$599,000
Carson, CA
$325,000
Boise, ID
$299,000
Wilmington, CA
$2,250,000
Murrieta, CA
$150,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$400,000
Fred Petito, CM&AA, CEPA
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving Hudson County, NJ
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$599,000
Lexington County, SC
$79,000
Asheville, NC
$365,000
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
Cincinnati, OH
$3,500,000
London
$930,000
Kerrville, TX
$8,000,000
Kapaa, HI
$345,000
North Hollywood, CA
$60,000
San Diego County, CA
$370,000
Lafayette, LA
$130,000
Fairfax County, VA
$495,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Louisiana
$735,000
Portland, OR
$225,000
Birmingham, AL
$50,000
Rockingham County, NH
$550,000
Hanover Park, IL
$325,000
Keller, TX
$45,000
Miami, FL
$1,100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Michigan
$10,999,990
Miami-Dade County, FL
$380,000
Minocqua, WI
$345,000
Huntington Park, CA
$283,000
Corona, CA
$3,195,688
Orange County, CA
$499,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
Pembroke Pines, FL
$128,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Darlington, SC
$449,000
Ralph Panttaja
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving Bannock County, ID
Champaign, IL
$567,000
Oakland, PA
$260,000
Tennessee
$399,000
Stark County, OH
$50,000
Allegheny County, PA
$21,000
Suffolk County, NY
$299,000
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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