Racine County, WI
$160,000
Racine County, WI
$160,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$540,000
Alameda County, CA
$900,000
Kern County, CA
$495,000
Orange County, FL
$175,000
Orange County, FL
$195,000
Volusia County, FL
$50,000
Philadelphia County, PA
$2,900,000
Lake County, IL
$149,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Mateo County, CA
$13,800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fort Worth, TX
$3,000,000
South Edmonton, AB
$695,000
$25,000
Newport Beach, CA
Trenton, NJ
$699,999
Sacramento, CA
$80,000
Nathan Willis, Partner
Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado
Serving Denver County, CO
Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado has proudly maintained its #1 status for eight consecutive years among 250+ global franchises. The Colorado Franchise has locations in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Aspen, and Grand Junction. The franchise is owned by Prospere Companies, a private investment firm with a portfolio of companies in Colorado, Texas, and Nevada specializing in acquiring, owning, and operating multi-faceted locations in the realm of mergers and acquisitions. Over the past 12 years, our team has completed 1,500+ deals, growing daily. As the leading business brokerage firm in Colorado, we have achieved remarkable milestones, including being featured on the Inc. 5000 List five times—an accomplishment attained by only 4% of companies and featured on Financial Times Fastest Growing list. Additionally, our recognition as the Most Referred Middle Market Advisory Firm on the Axial Advisory 100 List underscores our commitment to excellence. To learn more about Transworld or to schedule a consultation with one of our brokers, visit our website at www.tworldcolorado.com or call 720-259-5099.
Las Vegas, NV
$160,000
Saline County, KS
$274,700
Fairfax County, VA
$120,000
San Mateo County, CA
$850,000
San Benito County, CA
$400,000
Indianapolis, IN
$170,000
Santa Ana, CA
$285,000
Rochester, NY
$99,000
$99,500
Sunrise, FL
San Jose, CA
$298,000
Denver, CO
$129,995
San Diego, CA
$147,500
Sussex County, NJ
$175,000
Nashville, TN
$249,000
Denton, TX
$190,000
Charlotte County, FL
$1,000,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$750,000
Madison County, NY
$125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Livingston County, MI
$1,600,000
$2,000,000
Revere, MA
Tampa, FL
$50,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$295,000
Pierce County, WA
$150,000
Monmouth County, NJ
$499,000
Monterey County, CA
$235,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$99,999
Dillwyn, VA
$115,000
David Marlin
Marlin Group
Serving Multnomah County, OR
Specializing in Restaurant/Bar business transactions since 1981. Experienced, Thorough, Productive, Confidential
Maine
$400,000
New York
$14,999,999
$9,230,000
Burdett, NY
Jacksonville, FL
$150,000
Greater Toronto Area, ON
$390,000
Albany, GA
$525,000
London
$5,440,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Henry County, GA
$14,500,000
Nassau County, NY
$990,000
Houston, TX
$1,500,000
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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