New Castle County, DE
$295,000
New Castle County, DE
$295,000
Tulsa County, OK
$800,000
Minnesota
$550,000
Maine
$225,000
Bannock County, ID
$40,000
Tulsa County, OK
$150,000
Sarasota, FL
$25,000
Littleton, CO
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Birmingham, AL
$2,990,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Valdosta, GA
$299,000
Bakersfield, CA
$1,720,000
$550,000
Amelia, OH
$99,900
Tempe, AZ
$61,000
Jersey City, NJ
$55,000
Berks County, PA
$300,000
Andy Rumph
The Decain Group
Serving Lawrence County, IN
The Decain Group works with buyers and sellers exclusively in the Death Care Industry. We work with sellers on succession plans, getting their business ready to sell, marketing their firm and helping to negotiate with qualified buyers. We do the heavy lifting so that sellers can focus on the day to day operations of the business. For buyers, we work hand in hand to get them qualified by matching with preferred lenders. The Decain Group will seek out potential funeral homes that are of interest and work with the sellers to put a deal together. The broker for The Decain Group is a licensed funeral director and former owner of several businesses within the death care space giving us unique knowledge in the industry.
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $2,000,000
Phoenix, AZ
$160,000
Nashville, TN
$1,800,000
Martin County, FL
$350,000
Milwaukee, WI
$299,985
Beverly, MA
$60,000
Portland, OR
$249,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Elizabeth City, NC
$745,000
El Paso, TX
$400,000
Guadalupe County, TX
$195,000
Colorado
$99,000
North Carolina
$6,585,000
North Dakota
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $816,000
Brooklyn, NY
$250,000
Kern County, CA
$2,500,000
Grundy County, IL
$365,000
Hartford County, CT
$265,000
Chester County, PA
$610,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Missouri
$1,070,000
Toronto, ON
$1,200,000
Mecklenburg County, NC
$20,000
Oakland, CA
$225,000
Indianapolis, IN
$1,100,000
Hillsborough County, NH
$75,000
Port Charlotte, FL
$480,000
Minnesota
$700,000
Muscogee County, GA
$500,000
Mesa, AZ
$395,000
James Shin
SK Realty
Serving Maricopa County, AZ
Brooklyn, NY
$185,000
Wayne Center, IN
$160,000
Pueblo
$31,000
Oakland County, MI
$125,000
Franklin, TN
$75,000
Hudson County, NJ
$3,800,000
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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