Costa Mesa, CA
$699,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$699,000
Eureka, CA
$1,200,000
Jacksonville, FL
$150,000
Durham, NC
$53,000
Arlington, TX
$53,000
Corpus Christi, TX
$53,000
Brooklyn, NY
$699,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Camden County, NJ
$350,000
Dayton, OH
$53,000
Fort Wayne, IN
$53,000
Plano, TX
$53,000
Cook County, IL
$500,000
Chicago, IL
$650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Michigan
$375,000
Orange County, VA
$350,000
Salinas, CA
$1,299,000
Randy Hendershot, CBB
Evolution Advisors
Serving Placer County, CA
Evolution provides a full range of professional services to anyone considering Buying or Selling a Business, including Valuation, Exit Strategies, Financing or anything else related to the sale or purchase of a business. Evolutions approach is unique and proven to work.
Livonia, MI
$160,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,899,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$120,000
Mentor, OH
$15,000
Morgan County, IL
$200,000
Florida
$87,000
Sacramento County, CA
$650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
$2,990,000
Groesbeck, OH
$10,000
Richmond, VA
$337,000
San Diego, CA
$140,000
Greenville County, SC
$150,000
New York, NY
$1,450,000
Missouri
$1,190,000
Brown County, WI
$500,000
Jefferson County, LA
$700,000
Orleans County, LA
$400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Southwestern Ontario, ON
$3,450,000
Clark County, NV
$250,000
Las Vegas, NV
$1,500,000
Chula Vista, CA
$1,200,000
Washington County, TN
$425,000
Hudson County, NJ
$129,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oakland County, MI
$925,000
Stockton, CA
$299,000
Bergen County, NJ
$320,000
Alameda County, CA
$250,000
John Kelly
Kelly Business Advisors, LLC.
Serving Brown County, WI
Kelly Business Advisors is your resource for selling or buying a business and for consulting business owners on building value in their business. Kelly Business Advisors can help you, the business owner, accomplish any of these five objectives: 1) Sell your business 2) Buy a business 3) Estimate the value of your business 4) Assess your business and help you plan for your future 5) Strengthen your board of directors If you think that it may be time to sell your business or buy a business within the next few years, we recommend you contact Kelly Business Advisors for an initial consultation.
Reedley, CA
$150,000
Fairfield County, CT
$325,000
Palm Desert, CA
$49,000
Story County, IA
$500,000
Green Bay, WI
$1,100,000
Baton Rouge, LA
$2,850,000
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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