Myrtle Beach, SC
$550,000

Myrtle Beach, SC
$550,000
Raleigh, NC
$160,000
Tolland County, CT
$227,000

Tampa, FL
$2,500,000
Norfolk County, MA
$675,000
Stark County, OH
$49,900
Clay County, FL
$390,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore County, MD
$2,000,000
Newport News, VA
$120,000
St. Louis County, MO
$169,000
St. Louis County, MO
$200,000
St. Louis County, MO
$200,000
Sangamon County, IL
$250,000
Charlottesville, VA
$275,000
Arcadia, CA
$285,500
Bergen County, NJ
$250,000
Ken Lee
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving Oakland County, MI
Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers quickly grew to become one of the largest Business Sales Organizations in the U.S listing and managing over $8 Billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers can enjoy the accessibility and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers in over 30 offices across the country.
Seattle, WA
$1,599,000
Montgomery County, PA
$95,000
Bernalillo County, NM
$4,725,000
Surry County, NC
$395,000
East Bethel, MN
$325,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$400,000
Hendersonville, NC
$254,000
Greater Toronto Area, ON
$1,100,000
Long Beach, CA
$90,000
Richardson, TX
$150,000
North Highlands, CA
$150,000
$3,500,000
Houston, TX
$300,000
Savannah, GA
$160,000
Coppell, TX
$150,000
Orlando, FL
$150,000
Gwinnett County, GA
$129,000
Middlesex County, MA
$695,000
Miami, FL
$350,000
Stuttgart, AR
$599,000
Skagit County, WA
$395,000
Doral, FL
$149,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$170,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rockmart, GA
$3,300,000
Wayne County, MI
$44,900
Fort Bend County, TX
$20,000
Tampa, FL
$99,000
Van Nuys, CA
$659,000
Matt FitzGibbon
FitzGibbon Alexander, Inc.
Serving Orange County, FL
FitzGibbon Alexander, Inc. is a business brokerage and valuation firm located in Orlando, Florida. The principles are a business attorney and a private equity manager that have been performing all aspects of business transactions for over two decades. We perform business valuations, assignments to market and package businesses for sale and assignments to search for acquisition candidates. See our website for our transaction experience and more information about our agents.
Glendale, AZ
$95,000
Tarrant County, TX
$400,000
Arizona
$34,000,000
Queens County, NY
$295,000
Buffalo, NY
$350,000
Suffolk County, MA
$1,375,000
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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