Ocean County, NJ
$295,000
Ocean County, NJ
$295,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Camden County, NJ
$850,000
Ormond Beach, FL
$140,000
Orange County, CA
$670,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$300,000
Portland, OR
$650,000
New York County, NY
$285,000
New York County, NY
$2,250,000
Lincoln County, ME
$50,000
Happy Valley, OR
$120,000
San Jose, CA
$555,000
Minnesota
$540,000
Pennsylvania
$185,000
Las Vegas, NV
$925,000
Racine County, WI
$160,000
Carl Pallini
Tri State Business Authority
Serving Pike County, PA
Small tight M&A firm specializing in solid waste haulers, landfills, recycling, manufacturing, retail, and select franchises for sale.
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
$99,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Mateo County, CA
$13,800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fort Worth, TX
$3,000,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $348,000
South Edmonton, AB
$695,000
Trenton, NJ
$699,999
Sacramento, CA
$80,000
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
Denver, CO
$129,995
Sussex County, NJ
$190,000
Nashville, TN
$249,000
Denton, TX
$190,000
Charlotte County, FL
$1,000,000
Sung Kim
Transworld Business Advisors of South & West Texas
Serving Bexar County, TX
Transworld Business Advisors has over 45 years of experience in the sale of businesses. We are the USA's premier business brokerage firm. We have over 250 offices and 1,000 brokers worldwide. In 2023 alone, Transworld sold over 1,000 businesses. We offer professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. Transworld Business Advisors of South & West Texas has a 30+ broker team focused on the sale of businesses across the following regions: Houston Metro, College Station, Killen, Beaumont, Nacogdoches, South and West San Antonio, Victoria, Corpus Christi, McAllen, San Angelo, Odessa, Midland, Lubbock, Laredo, and more.
Santa Clara County, CA
$750,000
Madison County, NY
$125,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $114,278
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
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. |
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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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