Queens County, NY
$295,000

Queens County, NY
$295,000

Buffalo, NY
$350,000

Suffolk County, MA
$1,375,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marshall County, TN
$500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Havasu City, AZ
$8,700,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
British Columbia
$595,000
Clarkston, GA
$350,000
Delaware County, PA
$250,000
New Castle County, DE
$250,000
Harris County, TX
$125,000
North Myrtle Beach, SC
$99,000
Bartow County, GA
$6,500,000
Corona, CA
$3,450,650
Richmond County, NY
$95,000
Fairfield County, CT
$900,000
John Hawke
SpringBoard Pool Route Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Pool Service Industry Experts Specializing in Pool Route Sales. Buy through SpringBoard PRB We specialize in selling pool service accounts and we are excellent at what we do. We have experience that counts. We are a Licensed Broker firm and are more than qualified to answer any questions and assist you with the purchase of a pool service route. We offer unlimited consulting support after the sale. We give you the Pool Business in a Box – FREE. Sell Through SpringBoard PRB We help you evaluate the accounts you are selling to get you what they are worth. Our proven internet and print media marketing campaign will give you a fast and easy sale of your pool route accounts. We have experience that counts. We are a Licensed Broker and have held a C61 Pool & Spa Contractors license. We are more than qualified to answer any questions you have about the sale of your route. We pre-qualify all potential buyers. We contact and qualify every potential buyer. We verify that the buyer has the funds and the desire to purchase. We only work with Cash Buyers. We never ask you for any upfront fees. We earn our commission by only getting paid after your pool route sale closes. We handle the escrow process to ensure a smooth transaction. We provide the appropriate paperwork to complete the sales transaction. Confidentiality is our priority. Your name and contact information are not known until you disclose it to the qualified buyer. We are a neutral third party that will help with any disputes between the buyer and seller.
Long Beach, CA
$450,000
Riverside County, CA
$475,000
Iowa
$200,000
Brooklyn, NY
$550,000
West Hollywood, CA
$275,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Houston, TX
$1,349,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$375,000
Las Vegas, NV
$230,000
Tuolumne County, CA
$2,300,000
Brevard County, FL
$300,000
Hudson County, NJ
$480,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$150,000
Monterey, CA
$199,000
Madison County, TN
$220,000
Sonoma County, CA
$260,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
$199,000
San Francisco, CA
$1,525,650
Mendocino County, CA
$1,850,000
Idaho
$1,500,000
Suffolk County, NY
$429,000
Columbia, SC
$150,000
Florida
$1,445,000
Clay County, FL
$1,250,000
Charles County, MD
$269,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$239,000
Gta, ON
$250,000
Grant County, WA
$1,700,000
Sarasota County, FL
$59,000
Wendy Reese-Richey
Berkshire Hathaway HS | Ambassador Real Estate Commercial Division
Serving Douglas County, NE
Berkshire Hathaway HS Commercial Division is a unique commercial real estate company that combines its knowledge of the real estate market and pairs that with a full-time staff of Business Brokers. Berkshire has national connections with over 2000 sister agencies making us one of the largest networking brokerages.
Seattle, WA
$70,000
Riverside County, CA
$549,500
Rhode Island
$1,800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Coffee County, TN
$3,100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lewis County, TN
$499,000
Bristol County, RI
$3,500,000
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
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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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