REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Glendale, OR
$1,290,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Glendale, OR
$1,290,000
College Station, TX
$250,000
Arlington, MA
$100,000
Hamden, CT
$129,000
Van Nuys, CA
$99,999
Raleigh, NC
$147,400
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Waverly, MD
$189,000
Tempe, AZ
$399,000
Kenton County, KY
$275,000
Pinal County, AZ
$2,400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pima County, AZ
$2,290,000
Pima County, AZ
$950,000
Sacramento, CA
$1,699,000
$500,000
Bannock County, ID
Las Vegas, NV
$65,000
Antioch, CA
$1,599,000
Scott Kranz
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving Minnehaha County, SD
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations and has reached over $8 billion dollars of business transactions. We are the premier business brokerage in the industry for buyers and sellers. We list businesses on several national websites as well as micro sites, and work diligently to secure the most value for a business.
Lockeford, CA
$1,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1
Morgan County, IL
$350,000
Bergen County, NJ
$1,200,000
Gainesville, GA
$2,500,000
Alameda County, CA
$339,999
Rochester, NY
$295,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wood County, TX
$3,900,000
$6,975,000
Casa Grande, AZ
Warrick County, IN
$100,000
Fort Worth, TX
$150,000
Wayne County, MI
$499,000
Queens, NY
$800,000
Maysville, KY
$449,000
Wayne County, MI
$1,200,000
Seminole County, FL
$80,000
Houston, TX
$1,100,000
$65,000
Bronx, NY
$199,000
$1,348,000
Wayne County, MI
Short Hills, NJ
$699,999
Dade City, FL
$100,000
Flagstaff, AZ
$75,000
Downey, CA
$80,000
Fort Worth, TX
$1,542,654
Las Vegas, NV
$98,800
Orange County, FL
$250,000
Columbus, OH
$25,000
Joan Loch
Resource Business Brokerage
Serving New Hanover County, NC
Resource Business Brokerage was formed by Joan to fill a gap in the regional area of Wilmington to provide personalized service, education and consults to the small to medium business community. Buying or Selling can be a daunting undertaking that we know first hand about and in turn built our services around navigating the process for all parties involved. For business buyers we can help with lease negotiations, lending option and area information if relocation is in the picture. For business sellers we can help with property that is being sold along with the business, creating comps and market reports along with the business valuation needed to price the sale. We are professional and have "resources" and knowledge to get any project to the closing table.
Ocean County, NJ
$200,000
Columbus, OH
$165,000
$750,000
Point Pleasant, NJ
High Springs, FL
$300,000
Amarillo, TX
$550,000
Lakewood, CO
$50,000
Hoboken, NJ
$85,000
Littleton, CO
$50,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Saint Paul, MN
$1,993,000
Denver, CO
$65,000
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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