Detroit, MI
$299,000
Detroit, MI
$299,000
Brighton, MI
$350,000
Sterling Heights, MI
$475,000
Mount Morris, MI
$300,000
Grosse Pointe, MI
$74,500
Milan, GA
$599,000
Salinas, CA
$180,000
Nassau County, NY
$990,000
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$59,000
Trinity, TX
$85,000
St Lucie County, FL
$359,000
Roswell, GA
$397,000
Nassau County, NY
$99,999
Great Falls, MT
$125,000
Somerset County, NJ
$1,900,000
Kevin Call
Kelly & Call Business Brokerage
Serving Coconino County, AZ
Kevin Call is a principal at Kelly & Call commercial, specializing in business and commercial property brokerage across Northern Arizona. With over 30 years of CPA experience, Kevin serves as a strategic advisor to business sellers and buyers, guiding them through the often-complex process of completing successful business sale transactions. He works closely with owners, buyers, attorneys, bankers, CPAs, brokers and other transaction decision makers to help consummate a wide variety of mergers and acquisitions in a number of industries. Kevin also represents business owners, investors, landlords and tenants in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of commercial real estate. Working closely with business owners, Kevin develops exit strategies that allow them to move forward with their lives and/or careers, after having run a successful business. He also works with buyers who are seeking to start down a new path by acquiring a new business. Having owned and operated companies in the retail, restaurant, convenience store and hospitality industries, Kevin understands business from the viewpoint of both the owner and entrepreneur. His operational and ownership experience allows him to advise business owners on how to maximize their company’s value. His lifelong knowledge and experience in the Northern Arizona market have enabled him to work with and sell a wide variety of business types, including hospitality, retail, tourism, restaurants, convenience stores, construction, fueling stations and franchises. .
Camden County, NJ
$3,500,000
Essex County, NJ
$850,000
Deerfield Beach, FL
$220,000
Osceola County, FL
$67,500
Framingham, MA
Norwood, MA
$125,000
Everett, WA
$149,990
Sugarloaf, PA
$2,750,000
Fort Lee, NJ
$550,000
Washington, DC
$350,000
Monmouth County, NJ
$8,750,000
Ingham County, MI
$67,500
New Jersey
$1,900,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$7,000
Monterey, CA
$800,000
New York, NY
$700,000
Nashville, TN
$149,000
West Hollywood, CA
$599,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$65,000
DuPage County, IL
$99,000
Morris County, NJ
$250,000
Winnetka, CA
$250,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$90,000
$75,000
Sarasota County, FL
$132,000
Eureka, CA
$500,000
Miami, FL
$165,000
Chester, PA
$280,000
Dan Berry
FranFinder Inc
Serving Salt Lake County, UT
Dan Berry has 30 plus years of experience in real estate sales, property management, business development and finance. Dan has represented various new home builders in all facets of their homebuilding and development including D.R. Horton Custom Homes, Trophy Homes, Hubble Homes and McMullin Homes in Utah as well as national franchise company Property Management Inc., grow from 20 franchise to over 500 current franchises throughout the U.S. In addition, his clients include banks, servicing companies, development companies and private investors. Dan wealth of experience consists of a diversity of projects: raw land, single-family, multi-family and commercial development as well as residential and commercial property management.
Alabama
$50,000
Glendale, AZ
$200,000
Lodi, NJ
$399,999
West Orange, NJ
$500,000
Monroe County, MI
$300,000
Hackensack, NJ
$465,000
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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