Maine
$120,000
Maine
$120,000
Sidney, NE
$300,000
Sunrise, FL
$250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$750,000
Bavaria
$10,400,000
Denver, CO
$314,995
Carlsbad, CA
$149,000
Forest Park, GA
$249,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oakville, CT
$699,000
Norcross, GA
$499,000
Madera County, CA
$3,299,000
Muskegon, MI
$69,000
Vermont
$725,000
$99,500
Sunrise, FL
$3,500,000
Tuscarora, MD
$950,000
Aaron Pfeffer
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
Dallas County, TX
$595,000
Petersburg, VA
$200,000
Drewryville, VA
$135,000
Anne Arundel County, MD
$299,000
Bridgeport, CT
$200,000
Charleston, SC
$2,495,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hawaii
$840,000
Detroit, MI
$50,000
$2,000,000
Revere, MA
Sacramento County, CA
$286,000
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
$399,900
Chicago, IL
$50,000
Arkansas
Cash Flow: $286,000
Kentucky
$400,000
Concord, NC
$495,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
$12,450,000
Tampa, FL
$210,000
Las Vegas, NV
$250,000
San Mateo County, CA
$195,000
$9,230,000
Burdett, NY
Dallas, TX
$250,000
Carrollton, TX
$45,000
Denton County, TX
$250,000
Phoenix, AZ
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$699,000
Mesa, AZ
$89,000
Frederick County, VA
$49,500
Schaumburg, IL
$275,000
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
Los Angeles County, CA
$110,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$250,000
$875,000
Twisp, WA
Budapest
$275,000
Beaverton, OR
$25,000
Utah County, UT
$359,000
Westville, NJ
$150,000
Duluth, GA
$120,000
Lake Wylie, SC
$400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Philadelphia, PA
$599,168
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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