Garibaldi, OR
$795,000
Garibaldi, OR
$795,000
Fillmore, CA
$4,999,000
Cumming, GA
$611,500
Delaware County, IN
Hebo, OR
$599,000
Detroit, MI
$1,250,000
Los Angeles, CA
Bellmawr, NJ
$450,000
Mount Pleasant, MI
$699,999
Gaylord, MI
$399,999
Battle Creek, MI
California
Englewood, NJ
Washington, DC
$1,700,000
Kitsap County, WA
$1,000,000
Wayne County, MI
$780,000
Tom Traina
EatZ & Associates
Serving Cook County, IL
EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 22 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants. We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments. Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant. Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant! Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses! WHAT SETS US APART: - We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling! - Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry - Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations - 22+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales - Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders - National Database of Prospective Buyers - Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database - Over 2,500 Businesses Sold
Milton, FL
$6,200,000
Houston, TX
Pontiac, MI
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Jackson, MS
$749,000
Lyon, MS
$3,800,000
Salida, CO
$600,000
Castle Rock, CO
Thurston County, WA
$4,100,000
Estes Park, CO
$1,111,000
Miami, FL
$2,500,000
Rye, NY
$5,000,000
Bangor, ME
Little Rock, AR
$600,000
Pine Bluff, AR
$75,000
Decatur, AL
$1,850,000
Chattahoochee, FL
$150,000
Duluth, GA
Washtenaw County, MI
$1,825,000
Minneapolis, MN
$850,000
Kelowna, BC
Kelowna, BC
Kelowna, BC
Phillips, WI
$399,000
Phillips, WI
$199,500
Tarrytown, NY
$200,000
Sagamore, MA
$2,100,000
Clayton, OK
$269,000
Scott Gordon
Blue Ridge Brokerage
Serving Watauga County, NC
Blue Ridge Brokerage Core Values: Listen to Our Clients Understanding our Clients’: needs, motivations, resources, family dynamics, business transition goals are all key elements to aligning our clients’ interest with the best possible execution. Communication and Follow Through We strive to communicate often with our Clients’ and follow through on our commitments to provide a high standard of services. Build Lasting Relationships In life and in business, establishing trusting, lasting relationships is what we are called to do. We see our responsibility as people to do more than execute a transaction. We want to develop friendships and community along the way. Teamwork Approach With BRB, the team is hired not just the individual. We are a family of professionals motivated to work as a team where each person brings their expertise, and together we are putting our best in action. Sense of Urgency We operate with a sense of urgency, taking a pro-active approach in achieving the best outcome for all parties involved.
Phillips, WI
$375,000
Phillips, WI
$115,000
Ward, AR
$300,000
Apache Junction, AZ
$1,500,000
Dallas, TX
$1,650,000
Cody, WY
$1,350,000
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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