Terrebonne County, LA
$45,000
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
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
Tamarac, FL
$69,000
Oakland County, MI
$140,000
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
Toronto, ON
$850,000
Miami, FL
$1,700,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Monroe County, MI
$600,000
Morris County, NJ
$139,000
Dallas, TX
$650,000
Hyannis, MA
$175,000
Queens, NY
$110,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fulton County, PA
$900,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $517,000
Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge, ON
$375,000
Michigan
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $245,000
San Juan
$3,900,000
Colorado
$1,200,000
Philadelphia, PA
$229,000
Portland, OR
$1,399,000
Shelby County, TN
$175,000
Finney County, KS
$100,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$900,000
Berks County, PA
$249,000
Dallas, TX
$100,000
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
Carrollton, TX
$750,000
Englewood, CO
$200,000
Hollywood, FL
$252,000
Tonopah, NV
$100,000
Las Vegas, NV
$200,000
San Antonio, TX
$148,000
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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