Fort Worth, TX
$165,500
Fort Worth, TX
$165,500
Marion County, IN
$320,000
Tampa, FL
$120,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $350,000
Canada
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,600,000
Chester, VA
$80,000
Merrimack County, NH
$149,000
Dalton, GA
$1,800,000
$450,000
Marlborough, MA
$95,000
Perry, FL
$1,450,000
Dalton, GA
$2,000,000
Jackson Heights, NY
$650,000
$2,499,999
Middlesex County, MA
Tampa, FL
$2,999,000
Hot Springs National Park, AR
$75,000
Ken Davis
Champion properties/Div of Fortunes Unlimited
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
long established business brokerage. serving riverside county calif.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$1,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$925,000
Little Rock, AR
$90,000
Tampa, FL
$130,000
Queens Village, NY
$299,000
Racine County, WI
$115,000
Rockville, MD
$319,000
Marietta, GA
$149,000
$75,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Queens, NY
$1,900,000
Margate, FL
$200,000
Houston, TX
$150,000
Long Beach, CA
$1,800,000
Noxubee County, MS
$447,000
Mcminn County, TN
$125,000
Wisconsin
$463,154
Thousand Oaks, CA
$23,500
Spring, TX
$300,000
New Jersey
$599,000
$775,000
Katy, TX
Seaside Heights, NJ
$49,000
Albany, NY
$259,500
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Saint Petersburg, FL
$950,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bandera County, TX
$3,250,000
Mercer County, PA
$150,000
Warrick County, IN
$150,000
The Colony, TX
$100,000
Spencer County, IN
$75,000
Dale Johnston
Ascend Business Services
Serving Allegheny County, PA
Ascend Business Services is a boutique consultancy firm concentrating in assisting small to mid-size companies in a variety of unique areas, including managing through financial distress, improving internal cash management and selling businesses. Through decades of experience, the professionals at Ascend achieves, for their clients, superior results in very specialized situations. Most Lawyers, Bankers, and even CPA's have extreme knowledge and expertise, however, this expertise is different than most small business require when struggling, needing working capital, or when selling their business. While we have general knowledge of all things business, we try to stick to what we know best: Turning around businesses Finding working capital for businesses Selling or acquiring businesses
Bergen County, NJ
$120,000
Perry County, IN
$75,000
$869,000
Montgomery County, TX
Dubois County, IN
$225,000
Bruceville, IN
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Port Orange, FL
$1,799,000
El Centro, CA
$1,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Glendale, OR
$1,290,000
College Station, TX
$250,000
Arlington, MA
$100,000
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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