Kern County, CA
$3,300,000

Kern County, CA
$3,300,000

Mount Vernon, KY
$4,599,000

Tyler, TX
$275,000

Waycross, GA
Not Disclosed
Waycross, GA
$2,480,000
Peoria, IL
$1,800,000
Clermont, FL
$3,100,000
Orland, IN
$224,900
Lakewood, CO
$4,200,000
Jacksonville, FL
$1,745,000
Nassau County, NY
$875,000
Nassau County, NY
$850,000
Baton Rouge, LA
$650,000
Atlanta, GA
$1,490,000
Branford, CT
$398,500
Saint Paul, MN
$3,250,000
Eduardo Alarcon, MBA, CM&AA, ASBB
Sunbride M&A
Serving Miami-Dade County, FL
SunBridge M&A Advisors is a boutique mergers & acquisitions advisory and business brokerage firm led by Eduardo Alarcon, MBA, CM&AA. Based in Miami, we specialize in confidentially selling lower middle-market companies throughout Florida and beyond. Our team brings decades of combined experience and has successfully closed over $450 million in transactions across industries like manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and professional services. At SunBridge, we provide end-to-end guidance to help business owners unlock maximum value for their companies. From accurate business valuation and strategic exit planning to targeted buyer outreach, thorough buyer qualification, and expert deal structuring and negotiation, we manage the entire sale process with discretion and diligence. Our selective, hands-on approach ensures each client receives personalized attention, and we are dedicated to achieving results that align with your goals and timeline. Whether you are re looking to sell your company, merge with a strategic partner, or explore growth through acquisitions, SunBridge M&A Advisors offers the expertise, network, and commitment to help you succeed. If you’re considering a sale, we provide the clarity, strategy, and execution to enable you to exit on your terms – maximizing value while minimizing risk.
Georgia
$4,000,000
Georgia
$3,300,000
Georgia
$4,500,000
Walla Walla, WA
$1,500,000
Philadelphia, PA
$1,050,000
Sheridan, OR
$450,000
Oxford, MI
Not Disclosed
Kingston, PA
$335,000
Bibb County, GA
$1,590,000
Queenstown, MD
Not Disclosed
Troy, MI
Not Disclosed
Salida, CO
$1,450,000
Deerwood, MN
$399,000
Dundalk, MD
$425,000
Oakland, CA
Not Disclosed
Flagler County, FL
Not Disclosed
Eastpointe, MI
$999,999
Las Vegas, NV
$1,875,000
Haddon Township, NJ
$700,000
Queenstown, MD
Not Disclosed
Fredonia, NY
$4,200,000
Cook County, IL
$2,700,000
Jacksonville, FL
$5,500,000
Bedford Hills, NY
$999,500
Kaufman, TX
$1,690,000
Gaylord, MI
Not Disclosed
Rock County, WI
$750,000
Jacksonville, FL
$2,400,000
Larry Peters
West USA Realty Commercial Division
Serving Maricopa County, AZ
Larry Peters is an Associate Broker with WestUSA Realty-Commercial Real Estate Services, where he specializes in retail & business sales and in Arizona. Larry is an accomplished real estate broker with a background in business accounting and a history of achieving exceptional results for investors in a fast-paced real estate market. Larry is a seasoned real estate broker with more than 23 years’ experience. Throughout his career, Larry has completed many successful closings representing sellers and buyers in multi-million-dollar transactions.
Arkansas County, AR
$750,000
Tyngsboro, MA
Not Disclosed
Cook County, IL
$2,300,000
Minnesota
$1,500,000
Madera County, CA
$5,600,000
Palo Alto, CA
$25,000,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
4,722 |
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Median Asking Price |
$300,000 |
|
Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
|
Median Reported Earnings |
$133,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Retail Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
|
Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.79 |
|
Median |
0.56 |
2.53 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.85 |
3.50 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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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