Queenstown, MD
Retail Businesses For Sale


Fredonia, NY
$4,200,000

Cook County, IL
$2,700,000

Jacksonville, FL
$5,500,000
Mentone, CA
$2,750,000
Bedford Hills, NY
$999,500
Kaufman, TX
$1,690,000
Gaylord, MI
Rock County, WI
$750,000
Jacksonville, FL
$1,995,000
Bronx, NY
$2,200,000
Jacksonville, FL
$2,400,000
South Dakota
$2,900,000
Rockwood, PA
$1,400,000
Arkansas County, AR
$750,000
Tyngsboro, MA
Frank & Rose Stabler
Certified Business Brokers
Serving Harris County, TX
Having the largest team of experienced, professional brokers in the State of Texas means that business owners have the greatest number of people collaborating and working together to sell their business. Our professional team has over 230 years of collective experience selling businesses and have closed business transactions in excess of one billion dollars in revenues. This means credibility, experience, expertise, and success.
Cook County, IL
$2,300,000
Minnesota
$1,500,000
Madera County, CA
$5,900,000
Fresno County, CA
$5,400,000
Gig Harbor, WA
$1,250,000
Detroit, MI
$750,000
Palo Alto, CA
$25,000,000
Baltimore, MD
$500,000
Milwaukee, WI
Mckeesport, PA
$1,200,000
Johnston, SC
$249,000
Alameda County, CA
$7,500,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$3,995,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$7,600,000
Tulare County, CA
$7,500,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$9,300,000
Houston, TX
$1,650,000
Cincinnati, OH
$415,000
Pacific County, WA
$1,860,000
Philadelphia, PA
$359,000
Tulsa, OK
$1,350,000
Homer, LA
$585,000
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Kern County, CA
$10,200,000
Walsenburg, CO
$474,900
Orleans County, NY
$650,000
Arkansas
$800,000
Chicago, IL
John Webster
National Business Acquisitions, LLC.
Serving Fulton County, GA
John Webster brings over four and a half decades of business experience to the table. His business portfolio includes ownership of a highly successful Atlanta based Mergers and Acquisition firm National Business Acquisitions, which was started in 1992. This Company specializes in small to mid-market sized businesses in manufacturing, distribution, service, security, and logistics sectors with values up to $100 million. John Has owned several residential construction Companies and a real estate Company, with the prime focus on design and building of high-end homes in premier locations and golf course communities in Atlanta and Reynolds Plantation. John's experience in mechanical engineering, machine design, industrial engineering, logistics, residential and commercial construction, architecture, real estate, finance, and acquisitions, provides him with a broad-based knowledge to successfully guide and assist clients through the mergers and acquisitions or sales process. John Webster holds degrees from both Erie County Technical Institute and Buffalo State University. John also served in the military in the Army branch as a chemical laboratory technician.
Chicago, IL
$6,700,000
Lake Worth Beach, FL
$2,750,000
Harrisburg, PA
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Flowery Branch, GA
$6,250,000
Kane County, IL
$1,500,000
Buy or Sell a Retail Business
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
Popular Retail Business Categories
- Bike Shops
- Clothing and Accessory Stores
- Convenience Stores
- Dollar Stores
- Flower Shops
- Furniture and Furnishings Stores
- Grocery Stores and Supermarkets
- Health Food and Nutrition
- Jewelry Stores
- Liquor Stores
- Nursery and Garden Centers
- Pawn Shops
- Pharmacies
- Smoke Shops
- Vending Machines
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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