New York
$1,650,000
New York
$1,650,000
Philadelphia County, PA
$30,000
Philadelphia, PA
$169,000
South Plainfield, NJ
$375,000
Casa Grande, AZ
$36,000
Washington, DC
Philadelphia, PA
$69,000
Philadelphia, PA
$25,000
Wallington, NJ
Dayton, WA
$950,000
Kenosha County, WI
$2,200,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
Adrian, MI
Wenden, AZ
$645,000
Cuyahoga County, OH
$1,200,000
Volusia County, FL
$2,200,000
Doug Jackson
Capital Business Brokers
Serving Alexandria County, VA
Doug Jackson is Northern Virginia's Number One Business Seller. As a former owner of the world's largest business brokerage network Doug Jackson is one of the most experienced business brokers on the East Coast. And with more than 700 successful transactions, Doug's understanding of his market area is second to none. Call Doug at Virginia (703) 898-0888 Doug@cbbva.com www.CBBVA.com
Ellwood City, PA
$875,000
Calhoun, GA
Calhoun, GA
$899,000
$1,000,000
Galva, IL
$990,000
Glendora, NJ
$1,200,000
Philadelphia, PA
$750,000
Montebello, CA
$7,950,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,799,000
Allenton, WI
Kalamazoo County, MI
Kalamazoo County, MI
Ottawa County, MI
Fillmore, CA
$5,400,000
Skagit County, WA
$700,000
Randolph, WI
$299,900
Belleville, WI
$350,000
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
$1,000,000
Michigan
$2,250,000
Middletown, KY
Gallatin, TN
Kern County, CA
$1,800,000
Miami, FL
Perry, OH
$375,000
Kern County, CA
Stearns County, MN
Pinellas County, FL
$1,200,000
Marion County, OH
$400,000
Yang( sylvia) Kwon
Compass Home Investments, Inc.
Serving Gwinnett County, GA
n/a
Volusia County, FL
$1,200,000
Edgewood, MD
$1,690,000
Rockledge, FL
$2,200,000
Pontiac, MI
Saint Louis, MO
$2,400,000
Belvidere, IL
$860,000
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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