Corona, CA
$3,195,688
Corona, CA
$3,195,688
Orange County, CA
$499,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
West Palm Beach, FL
$128,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Darlington, SC
$449,000
Champaign, IL
$567,000
Oakland, PA
$260,000
Tennessee
$399,000
Stark County, OH
$50,000
Allegheny County, PA
$21,000
Suffolk County, NY
$299,000
Colorado
$1,452,875
Minnesota
$118,000
Ohio
$289,000
Winder, GA
$55,000
Michael Wildeveld - CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI, CEPA
Veld Mergers & Acquisitions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We strive to help our clients realize their unique definition of success. To achieve this, our team provides a comprehensive service offering aimed at supporting lower middle market business owners at nearly all stages of their company’s lifecycle. Our team has supported over 2,000 clients since 2002 and completed more than 1,150 transactions. This experience, coupled with our history as founders, owners and operators ourselves provides our team with an unparalleled practical knowledge base and real world perspective that is aligned with our clients. When we provide mergers & acquisitions advisory services, explore capital sourcing and deployment options, evaluate valuation drivers or structure a realistic exit plan, we do so knowing that our clients rely on us to help manage what may be their largest asset and the culmination of years of extraordinary efforts. If our client has an interim leadership need, we approach the assignment as if it were our business, reputation, investment and our future retirement at stake – because ultimately it is. The value we provide and the quality of our efforts will make or break a successful engagement. In doing so we are not only able to capitalize on each of our management experiences, but we are also able to draw from best practices learned from working with thousands of clients across all industry sectors. As a result our perspective is broad and our resource base is vast. Our full service approach supports the notion that your business is more than just a transaction to you and us, it’s our business too. Your success translates into our success, just as we shoulder the burden of any failure. As a result we consider ourselves to not only be our client’s solutions advisor, but also their partner.
Charlotte, NC
$149,600
Bronx County, NY
$990,000
Anne Arundel County, MD
$495,000
Delaware, OH
$16,000
Tennessee
$599,004
Maryland
$120,000
Michigan
$95,000
Centre County, PA
$340,000
Cecil County, MD
$950,000
Baltimore, MD
$490,000
Avondale, AZ
$1,000,000
Summit, IL
$850,000
Chicago, IL
$150,000
Ohio
$2,900,000
Apple Valley, CA
$550,000
Huntington Park, CA
$235,000
Charleston, SC
$125,000
Spokane County, WA
$2,295,000
South Carolina
$150,000
Broward County, FL
$875,000
Rhode Island
$200,000
Palmdale, CA
$155,000
Los Angeles, CA
$220,000
Utah County, UT
$130,000
California
$499,000
New York
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $280,072
Rockey L. Butler
The Butler Real Estate Group- Berkshire Hathaway HS Premier Properties
Serving Montgomery County, TX
Integrating 30+ Years of Construction and Investing Experience into Real Estate Services
Southfield, MI
$650,000
Tarrant County, TX
$115,000
Tarrant County, TX
$390,000
Nassau County, NY
$250,000
Milford, NH
$650,000
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
$600,000
Bedford County, TN
$990,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cumberland County, TN
$495,000
Houston, TX
$99,700
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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