Collin County, TX
$499,000
Collin County, TX
$499,000
Johnson County, KS
$225,000
Sedona, AZ
$279,000
Cumming, GA
$69,000
Phoenix, AZ
$150,000
Tucson, AZ
$395,000
Putnam County, NY
$125,000
Gta
$1,700,000
Flagstaff, AZ
$300,000
Denver County, CO
$330,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fulton County, GA
$2,950,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$1,500,000
Tennessee
$260,000
Chandler, AZ
$250,000
Mesa, AZ
$240,000
Sun City, AZ
$300,000
Ryan Cave
Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida
Serving Palm Beach County, FL
Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida's professional sales agents have been representing buyers and sellers of small and mid-sized businesses for nearly 25 years. SUNBELT is currently the largest network of business brokerage offices in the world dealing exclusively in the sale of businesses. We offer the national and international exposure for seller's business for sale while maintaining the confidentiality they demand and the local attention they deserve. Our team, comprised of brokers with certifications such as Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary (M&AMI), and Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP), handles complex transactions across industries, with revenues typically between $1 million and $50 million. At Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida, our mission is simple: to be the trusted partner for entrepreneurs, helping them maximize the value of their businesses through expert guidance, industry knowledge, and a commitment to getting deals done right.
Bergen County, NJ
$285,000
Orange Park, FL
$89,000
New Jersey
$575,000
New Jersey
$3,400,000
Camden, SC
$1
Tucson, AZ
$349,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$2,200,000
Queens, NY
$385,000
Phoenix, AZ
$79,000
Connecticut
$280,000
Allegheny County, PA
$290,000
Dayton, OH
$50,000
Hamilton County, OH
$75,000
North Olmsted, OH
$259,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stanislaus County, CA
$800,000
Florida
$1,050,000
Martin County, FL
$2,200,000
Coral Gables, FL
$250,000
Wayne County, MI
$84,900
Tempe, AZ
$100,000
Morris County, NJ
$3,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$650,000
Charleston County, SC
$250,000
Centre County, PA
$100,000
Hamilton, ON
$675,000
Montgomery County, TX
$300,000
Phoenix, AZ
$135,000
California
$89,000
Eric Breidenbach
Bridgeview Brokers, Inc.
Serving Maricopa County, AZ
We are locally based in Bellevue, Washington and serve business owners across Washington state. Bridgeview sources business buyers locally, nationally and internationally. Those buyers may be individuals, buyers from the same or a complementary industry, or based on size and seller requirements, private equity groups. We work collaboratively with CPAs, attorneys, wealth managers, and insurance professionals. This collaboration extends further to our work with consultants who serve to prepare businesses for sale and to assist the transition to new owners. Our company delivers business sellers qualified candidates, both financially and operationally, safeguards confidential information, and enables business owners to focus on their business. We actively participate in a variety of professional organizations and advisory groups in order to better support your needs.
Wayne County, MI
$84,900
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $690,000
Illinois
$650,000
Ventura County, CA
$250,000
Arizona
$345,000
St Lucie County, FL
$700,000
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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