Los Angeles, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles, CA
$175,000
Oakland County, MI
$799,000
Burton, MI
$5,300,000
Omaha, NE
$7,490,000
Mille Lacs County, MN
$50,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$790,000
Georgia
$995,000
Georgia
$1,100,000
Belize
$795,000
Suffolk County, MA
$1,050,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,345,000
Nevada
$1,900,000
Marietta, GA
$180,000
Cameron County, TX
$457,000
The Colony, TX
$550,000
Morgan County, AL
$49,900
George Antonaklas LLC
Realtec Business Brokers
Serving Pinellas County, FL
Been in Business since 1952!
Lane County, OR
$249,000
District of Columbia, DC
$175,000
Northvale, NJ
$300,000
Charleston County, SC
$32,999
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$197,000
Lewisville, TX
$125,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$1,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,350,000
Anderson, SC
$159,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$1,250,000
Terrebonne County, LA
$45,000
Milwaukee County, WI
$650,000
Oakland County, MI
$799,000
Linthicum Heights, MD
$2,100,000
Cumberland County, ME
$155,000
Houston, TX
$60,000
Temple, TX
$150,000
Arlington, TX
$120,000
Paris, TX
$215,000
Farmington, CT
$325,000
Mecklenburg County, NC
$200,000
Oregon
$5,199,000
Frisco, TX
$550,000
Sierra Vista, AZ
$65,000
Mecklenburg County, NC
$50,000
Mecklenburg County, NC
$40,000
Tamarac, FL
$69,000
Oakland County, MI
$140,000
Herbert Lubansky
lubansky & white Realty
Serving Volusia County, FL
We like to see growth in business and commercial real estate for are Florida market areas. Helping Buyers and Sellers with small (Mom & Pop) transaction to larger ones is our goal. Keeping an eye on past and present markets to stay ahead of the curve in buying and selling is challenging so we are constantly trying to stay abreast of this matter. Our goal is to see that each transaction is successful in obtaining repeat customer satisfaction. Being there to assist in each transaction is what our goal is. We look forward to serving the needs and wants of each buyer and seller.
Illinois
$250,000
Sandy Spring, MD
$270,000
Horry County, SC
$239,000
Annapolis, MD
$200,000
Las Vegas, NV
$500,000
Hudson County, NJ
$149,000
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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