Fairfield County, CT
$325,000
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
Orlando, FL
$333,000
Hilton Head Island, SC
$1,500,000
Saint George, UT
$2,350,000
Geneva, OH
$250,000
Boca Raton, FL
$500,000
Denver, CO
$100,000
San Antonio, TX
$375,000
Lexington, KY
$53,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ohio
$600,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Washington County, AR
$695,000
Miami, FL
$700,000
Jenesh Napit
Hedgestone Business Advisors
Serving Queens County, NY
HedgeStone Business Advisors is a full-service, tech-forward brokerage that helps Main Street and lower middle-market owners exit successfully, while enabling tomorrow’s entrepreneurs to acquire cash-flowing companies. Based in New York, our team combines local insight with real market data, a growing list of buyers and sellers, and modern digital marketing to close deals faster, at higher multiples. We begin with a complimentary, realistic valuation and discreetly market each listing to our network of more than thirty thousand vetted buyers and SBA lenders. From diligence through financing and transition, both sellers and buyers receive dedicated guidance at every step. With over 250 businesses sold of all sizes, from $50,000 to over $50M, Hedgestone is the go-to firm when it comes to finding the right broker for you. Contact us for more.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Montour County, PA
$1,100,000
Allegheny County, PA
$550,000
Ithaca, NY
$450,000
Daly City, CA
$249,000
Buffalo, NY
$53,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wisconsin
$1,300,000
Washington County, UT
$175,000
DuPage County, IL
$110,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$999,000
Whittier, CA
$579,000
Louisiana
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,069,000
Orange City, FL
$75,000
Barboursville, WV
$200,000
Tulsa, OK
$53,000
Round Lake Beach, IL
$145,000
$2,800,000
Las Vegas, NV
$315,000
Las Vegas, NV
$139,500
Charlotte, NC
$299,000
Suffolk County, NY
$1,090,000
Pinellas County, FL
$700,000
South Yarmouth, MA
$279,000
Rochester, NY
$250,000
Nassau County, NY
$288,000
Miami, FL
$995,000
Champaign, IL
$499,000
Kendall County, IL
$375,000
Greene County, MO
$1,700,000
Ignacio Guajardo
Sunbelt of South Texas
Serving Webb County, TX
Results Driven Process Our highly effective listing strategies are designed to maximize the final sale price for every business we represent and our proven formula for success has resulted in a 95% close rate since inception. South Texas Market Experts We cover every South Texas neighborhood and our experienced team of business brokers understands the market in our area unlike anyone else. Powerful Buyer Database Through our years of experience, Sunbelt Business Brokers has established a powerful buyer network with thousands of qualified buyers that covers almost every industry.
Miami, FL
$450,000
Philadelphia, PA
$1,400,000
Houston, TX
$350,000
Wilkes Barre, PA
$190,000
Baltimore, MD
$53,000
El Paso, TX
$53,000
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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