Dallas, TX
$1,650,000
Dallas, TX
$1,650,000
Cody, WY
$1,350,000
Waukesha, WI
Garland, TX
$4,650,000
Los Angeles, CA
$3,500,000
Katy, TX
Wenden, AZ
$645,000
Chandler, OK
$4,990,000
Minnesota
$1,750,000
Fresno County, CA
$1,600,000
Citrus Heights, CA
$2,900,000
Bessemer, AL
$3,300,000
Moorestown, NJ
$795,000
Moss Landing, CA
Cutler, CA
$650,000
Mount Vernon, TX
$1,700,000
OTIS FLORENCE
BUSINESS BROKERS & CONSULTANTS, INC
Serving Jefferson County, KY
Business Brokers & Consultants is headquartered in Louisville Kentucky. Over the past 25+ years we have successfully facilitated hundreds of acquisitions in our Louisville office. Unlike Franchised Brokerages, we are highly selective in the Listings we choose to represent. Our goal is to provide each and every client with the utmost professionalism, and insure that each receives the time and attention they rightfully deserve. Business Brokers & Consultants does not charge any up-front fees. Instead, we earn a success fee only when the right buyer purchases the right business. This insures that it is always in our best interest to work for the best interest of our clients! BB&C offers Sellers exceptional brokerage and consulting services. Our staff of experienced and Accredited Intermediaries, Consultants, Legal and Accounting Advisors will meet with you to review your company’s financial condition and help you understand current market trends. They will give you the straight facts about the viability of your business in today’s market. If you choose BB&C to represent you, your business will benefit from our highly refined and confidential marketing process. Our strategies have been tested and proven effective over the past twenty years. BB&C welcomes buyer clients, as well. Our goal is to help you find the ideal business to suit your lifestyle, expertise and financial requirements. We can also help you secure the financing you’ll need to make your dream of business ownership a reality. Our Intermediaries go above and beyond to insure that your transition into business ownership is a smooth and rewarding experience. Our success is based on a distinctive approach to analyzing and marketing each individual business. We work hard to create intelligent acquisitions- Ones that benefit buyer and seller alike.
Fremont, IN
$198,500
Nottingham, MD
Denmark, TN
$900,000
Mount Pleasant, SC
Bakersfield, CA
Monroe, MI
$699,000
Walsenburg, CO
$250,000
Trinidad, CO
$645,000
Walsenburg, CO
$199,000
Maumelle, AR
$1,100,000
Capitola, CA
$725,000
Chicago, IL
$239,000
Napa County, CA
$15,900,000
Philadelphia, PA
Detroit, MI
$549,999
Mississippi
$2,900,000
Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000
Kern County, CA
$3,900,000
Mount Vernon, KY
$4,599,000
Tyler, TX
$275,000
Waycross, GA
Waycross, GA
$2,480,000
Peoria, IL
$1,800,000
Clermont, FL
$3,100,000
Orland, IN
$224,900
Lakewood, CO
$4,200,000
Wayne County, MI
$1,300,000
Jacksonville, FL
$1,795,000
Simon Pitman
1522 Advisors
Serving Hamilton County, OH
We deliver precise, results-driven solutions to streamline your operations, increase financial clarity, and position your business for a highly profitable sale. Why Work With Us? Proven Expertise. Personalized Solutions. Exceptional Results. Known for our critical thinking, solution-oriented approach, and creativity, we combine strategic insight and Sq(Eq) intelligence to generate results in your business. We’ve personally built, scaled, failed (sometimes spectacularly), and sold businesses - because let’s be honest, failure often teaches us more than success ever could. If we had a trusted advisor to help us avoid some of those catastrophic mistakes, that would have been wisdom well spent.
Nassau County, NY
$875,000
Nassau County, NY
$850,000
Baton Rouge, LA
$650,000
Matawan, NJ
$1,075,000
Atlanta, GA
$1,490,000
Branford, CT
$398,500
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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