Utah
$795,000

Utah
$795,000

Tampa, FL
$1,100,000

Georgia
$250,000

Las Vegas, NV
$160,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Vanceburg, KY
$619,900
Plymouth County, MA
$895,000
Saint Augustine, FL
$125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lewis County, KY
$200,000
Connecticut
$1,200,000
Philadelphia, PA
$169,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaumont, CA
$3,000,000
Blythe, CA
$160,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hoffman Estates, IL
$4,900,000
Tampa, FL
$450,000
Rowland Heights, CA
$259,000
Bell Gardens, CA
$938,809
Calhoun Companies
Calhoun Companies
Serving Hennepin County, MN
For more than 100 years, Calhoun Companies has served as matchmaker for buyers and sellers, guiding both into the next phases of their lives. We focus on profitable and privately held businesses, helping them leverage their assets and realize their goals through business brokerage, commercial real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and business valuation services.
Kingsburg, CA
$150,000
Orange County, FL
$49,999
Polk County, FL
$1,500,000
Cincinnati, OH
$300,000
Texas
$455,000
Missoula County, MT
$999,000
New Jersey
$55,000,000
Richmond County, NY
$450,000
Pulaski County, AR
$800,000
Texas
$160,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,800,000
North Palm Beach, FL
$300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lincoln County, TN
$450,000
Collin County, TX
$800,000
Suffolk County, NY
$400,000
Albuquerque, NM
$400,000
Reseda, CA
$37,500
Tampa, FL
$950,000
Vernon Rockville, CT
$150,000
Cullman County, AL
$465,000
Etowah County, AL
$380,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$307,000
Sangamon County, IL
$485,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Freedom, WI
$1,150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Warren, MI
$2,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Warren, MI
$1,900,000
Meridian, MS
$449,000
Dan LeRoy
Transworld of So Ut-No Vegas
Serving Washington County, UT
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists.
Tempe, AZ
$250,000
District of Columbia, DC
$1,150,000
Haverstraw, NY
$125,000
Maryland
$850,000
Union County, NC
$275,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kauai County, HI
$3,590,000
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 |
|
Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
|
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) |
|
Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.79 |
|
Median |
0.56 |
2.53 |
|
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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