Eureka, CA
$500,000
Eureka, CA
$500,000
Miami, FL
$165,000
Chester, PA
$280,000
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
Cambridge, MA
$95,000
Manatee County, FL
$749,000
Detroit, MI
$60,000
Saint Augustine, FL
Mays Landing, NJ
$125,000
District of Columbia, DC
$75,000
Woodland Park, NJ
$599,000
Michael Preston
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
Genesee County, MI
$315,000
Hoboken, NJ
$450,000
Clark County, NV
$69,000
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
$175,000
Mays Landing, NJ
$175,000
Clermont, FL
$315,000
Orange County, FL
$615,000
Lee County, FL
Miami-Dade County, FL
Osceola County, FL
$380,000
Sarasota County, FL
$550,000
Upper Darby, PA
$270,000
Jobstown, NJ
$175,000
Lodi, NJ
$500,000
Washington, DC
$265,000
Pinellas County, FL
$540,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$250,000
St. Johns County, FL
$700,000
Manatee County, FL
$600,000
Lackawanna County, PA
$80,000
Jacksonville, FL
Philadelphia, PA
Bridgewater, NJ
$675,000
Bellmawr, NJ
$185,000
Sewell, NJ
$295,000
Warren County, NJ
$225,000
Bergen County, NJ
$675,000
Pine Plains, NY
$1,100,000
Steve Proscino
SVP HomeCare
Serving St. Louis County, MO
SVP HomeCare provides comprehensive representation for both Buyers and Sellers of home care companies throughout the United States. This includes search work for those seeking to expand in this growing industry as well full-fledged support for those seeking an exit.
Broward County, FL
$325,000
Atlantic County, NJ
$115,000
Latonia, KY
$295,000
Nottingham, MD
$150,000
Rochester, MI
$370,000
Philadelphia, PA
$59,000
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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