REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cumberland County, TN
$495,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cumberland County, TN
$495,000
Houston, TX
$99,700
Richmond, IN
$700,000
Kissimmee, FL
$450,007
Baltimore City County, MD
$399,000
Yuba County, CA
$885,000
Atlanta, GA
$199,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,500,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$850,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$275,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$275,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Washington
$12,695,000
Wilmington, NC
$415,000
Oakland County, MI
$225,000
Guilford County, NC
$155,000
Mike Metzger, CBI, CM&AP
Murphy Business & Financial
Serving Richmond City County, VA
We are one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. Murphy Business provides both clients and business associates with the highest standards of professional service and unmatched performance in the sale of privately held businesses, mergers & acquisitions, franchise sales, business valuations, machinery & equipment appraisals, commercial real estate and business consulting. With the team at Murphy Business, you can be assured you are represented by outstanding, experienced and knowledgeable professionals who will provide you with sound financial, strategic and tactical implementation to achieve a successful transaction.
Mesa, AZ
$399,000
Bergen County, NJ
$95,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kendall County, IL
$265,000
Farmington Hills, MI
$370,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,170,000
Minnesota
$3,950,000
Cincinnati, OH
$550,000
Oakland County, MI
$225,000
District of Columbia, DC
$90,000
Phoenix, AZ
$165,000
Canton, GA
$159,000
Baltimore, MD
$60,000
Tulare County, CA
$3,200,000
Broward County, FL
$260,000
Collier County, FL
$599,000
Portland, OR
$800,000
Freeborn County, MN
$125,000
Pinal County, AZ
$650,000
Cedar Park, TX
$225,000
Saint Louis, MO
$200,000
Tamarac, FL
$150,000
Obetz, OH
$16,000
Bolivar County, MS
$607,000
Charlotte, TN
$229,900
Boston, MA
$349,000
Baltimore, MD
$299,000
Kevin Dufrene
Transworld Business Advisors of Lake Charles/Lafayette
Serving Calcasieu County, LA
Plymouth County, MA
$169,000
La Salle County, IL
$130,000
Nassau County, NY
$850,000
Broward County, FL
$30,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$490,000
San Mateo, CA
$160,000
Pico Rivera, CA
$99,888
Hackettstown, NJ
$195,000
San Jose, CA
$600,000
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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