New York
$475,000
New York
$475,000
Hugo, CO
$170,000
Sonora, CA
$199,000
Middlesex County, NJ
$179,000
Pima County, AZ
$249,000
Lake County, FL
$149,999
Will County, IL
$140,000
Saint Louis, MO
$1,650,000
Logan County, IL
$170,000
Millbrae, CA
$48,000
Lee County, FL
$110,000
Orange County, FL
$100,000
Baltimore County, MD
$189,000
Seminole County, FL
$150,000
Cook County, IL
$320,000
Glendale, CA
$59,000
Dallas Romanowski
Cornerstone Business Advisors
Serving New Hanover County, NC
At our brokerage firm, we don't just represent your business, we partner with you. This approach has led to a 100% success rate in selling the businesses we list. When we list a business, we ensure: 1. The numbers supported by tax returns and documented add-backs. 2. The owners are ready, willing, and able to sell their business within our suggested timeframe and recommended sales price range, which is carefully calculated based on sound valuation principles. This ensures a fair and competitive price for your business. 3. If the business purchase is likely financed with an SBA acquisition loan, we ask our partner banks to pre-qualify the opportunity (i.e., A bank will finance the deal assuming the buyer has the right credit profile). 4. We do the hard work upfront. We collect much of the documentation that Buyers and their financing partners need before we list the business for sale. Banks love our deals because of the documentation we provide to them to underwrite the acquisition. 5. We follow our proven process — See our website (LaunchGrowExit.com). Our team has the experience and acumen you need to sell your business. Very few firms have brokers with first-hand experience in growing and selling companies they have founded, something we are proud to say our team members have done.
Stanislaus County, CA
$99,000
Centennial, CO
$230,000
Florida
$50,000
Maspeth, NY
$398,000
Charlotte, NC
$2,500,000
Louisa County, VA
$250,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$600,000
Clovis, CA
$189,000
Denton, TX
$151,000
Colville, WA
$310,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Grand Marais, MN
$429,000
Onondaga County, NY
$90,000
Lee County, FL
$199,000
Melbourne Beach, FL
$150,000
New Castle County, DE
$180,000
Ann Arbor, MI
$850,000
Brooklyn, NY
$5,600,000
Alabama
$300,000
New Jersey
$800,000
Alameda County, CA
$500,000
Dunedin, FL
$169,000
Hartford County, CT
$329,000
Suffolk County, NY
$550,000
Wilkes County, NC
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $217,731
Clackamas County, OR
$3,500,000
Louisville, KY
$475,000
Collin County, TX
$1,900,000
Woodbury, NY
$400,000
Jim Shaub
TN Business Brokers Group, LLC
Serving Davidson County, TN
Business Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions in the Southeast USA Commercial Real Estate Services We are affiliated with the largest full-service intermediary firm in multiple mid-south states, offering exit strategies to privately held business owners. From Main Street sales and mid-market transactions, to high-level mergers and acquisitions, we employ decades of collective experience in corporate practice and as brokers, and we observe the highest professional standards in our industry. Our buyers are sourced across the entire U.S.A. and include individual buyers, strategic buyers, investors and a variety of Private Equity Groups. Additionally, we focus on process and this consistent process together with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism is what draws the best privately owned business owners and executives to choose us to represent this most important decision in their lives. We are skilled and experienced in handling all types of industries including manufacturing, medical, healthcare, eCommerce, retail, restaurants, transportation, publishing, construction, engineering, financial services, sales and others.
Columbus, OH
$120,000
Staten Island, NY
$60,000
Troy, MI
$249,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$1,250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$120,000
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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