El Paso County, CO
$90,000
El Paso County, CO
$90,000
Rhode Island
$795,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ukiah, CA
$5,500,000
Fort Lee, NJ
$1,000,000
Bronx, NY
$1,700,000
Longmont, CO
$749,995
Warren County, NC
$50,000
Tennessee
$947,700
Riverside, CA
$250,000
Travis County, TX
$150,000
Virginia
$500,000
York County, VA
$550,000
Riverside County, CA
$535,000
Riverside County, CA
$1,100,000
Riverside County, CA
$825,000
Simpsonville, SC
$85,000
Mark Irion
Transworld Business Advisors - RVA
Serving Arlington County, VA
* Transworld is the largest Business Brokerage franchise in the United States * Established for over 40 years * Maintains an inventory of at least 2,000+ current and exclusive business listings * Network of over 600+ Transworld Brokers * Offices located throughout the continental United States WHY SHOULD I USE TRANSWORLD? - We keep the sale confidential! - We have thousands of buyers! - We create competition for your business. - We have a huge internal marketplace for business sales. - We establish the right selling price. - We utilize a worldwide network to advertise your business. - We spend more money on advertising than anyone in our industry. - Let TRANSWORLD do the work for you. - We'll maximize the selling price of your business. - Our goal is always to obtain the best deal for each client. TRANSWORLD specializes in selling businesses. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our staff is the most experienced in the industry. Many have owned businesses and can relate to your specific needs. Our service, dedication and drive is your guarantee that if you are prepared to sell your business, we are ready to sell it for you. Let us help you each step of the way
Nueces County, TX
$3,979,000
Mentone, CA
$135,000
Idaho
$725,000
Bronx, NY
$5,000,000
Lake Helen, FL
$14,999
Palm Bay, FL
$1,400,000
Kearny, NJ
$380,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Virginia
$995,000
Bureau County, IL
$140,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
La Moille, IL
$1,899,000
Houston, TX
$65,000
Putnam County, NY
$175,000
Memphis, TN
$60,000
Lithonia, GA
$149,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Plymouth County, MA
$1,375,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$1,798,000
Bronx, NY
$450,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Foley, MO
$1,299,000
Louisiana
$675,000
Martinez, CA
$170,000
Wilmington, NC
$48,000
Austin, TX
$200,000
Chandler, AZ
$290,000
Sacramento, CA
$135,000
Bellflower, CA
$100,000
Frederick County, MD
$1,199,000
Phoenix, AZ
$1,250,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$2,600,000
Tim Rice
Transworld Business Advisors of Romulus
Serving Wayne County, MI
Transworld Business Advisors focus on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development. In today's economy, there are more people looking to buy and sell businesses than ever before. When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors has been awarded several accolades including: Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 2014 and their special categories for top home-based and fastest growing franchise systems Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Entrepreneur Magazine's 2013 Fastest Growing Franchise Franchise Times 200
Louisville, KY
$48,000
Wilmington, DE
$48,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lanett, AL
$2,200,000
Augusta, IL
$149,000
Tampa, FL
$150,000
Hanford, CA
$599,000
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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