Deerfield Beach, FL
$299,000
Deerfield Beach, FL
$299,000
Columbus, OH
$2,395,000
Monroe County, NY
$690,000
Toledo, OH
$52,000
Florida
$1,000,000
San Jose, CA
$15,000
Indianapolis, IN
$200,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$150,000
Rogers, AR
$130,000
Palm Springs, CA
$1,725,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$2,398,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Macomb County, MI
$2,800,000
$1,625,000
$3,800,000
California
Kern County, CA
$1,300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Henry County, IN
$6,900,000
Russell Kitzberger
KW Commercial & Business Brokers Seven Hills Realty
Serving Hamilton County, OH
Taking a consultative and advisory approach, I help main street and lower middle market businesses with sales, acquisitions, and mergers, particularly those involving Commercial Real Estate locations or leases. The commercial real estate and business brokerage group is dedicated to providing strategic solutions for business owners. With a deep understanding of the market, industry trends, and financial intricacies, we specialize in facilitating seamless transactions for business sales, with deep expertise in strategic property and asset positioning, dispositions, and lease back to new ownership. Our team and network of seasoned professionals brings extensive experience in business sales, commercial real estate brokerage, investment advisory, and business mergers & acquisitions, ensuring clients receive expert guidance and tailored solutions to meet their unique goals. We specialize in working with business owners (sellers and buyers) maximizing value and delivering exceptional results.
Alexandria County, VA
$499,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$3,200,000
Torrance, CA
$45,000
Hudson, NH
$125,000
Auglaize County, OH
$500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orangeburg County, SC
$995,000
Rochester, NY
$9,500
Massapequa, NY
$990,000
$315,599
Logan Township, NJ
Washington
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cranston, RI
$2,750,000
Providence, RI
$1,900,000
Burlington County, NJ
$530,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brown County, IL
$2,400,000
Cleveland, NC
$231,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stanislaus County, CA
$1,300,000
Ventura County, CA
$95,000
Norfolk City County, VA
$250,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$199,999
$135,000
Carson City County, NV
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Peoria, IL
$1,000,000
Glen Burnie, MD
$2,000,000
Portland, OR
$165,000
Oakland County, MI
$299,000
Philadelphia, PA
$225,000
Kansas City, MO
$159,000
San Diego, CA
$170,000
Oakland County, MI
$2,200,000
Damian Santoro
We Sell Restaurants
Serving Providence County, RI
We Sell Restaurants® is the industry leader in restaurants for sale. Our mission is to sell more restaurants than anyone else – PERIOD and our name says it all. We Sell Restaurants! We are specialists in selling restaurants, restaurant space for lease and we lead the nation in franchise restaurants for sale that are open and operating - franchise resales. The We Sell Restaurants® brand is known nationwide for professionalism, industry knowledge and unmatched service. Whether you are in the market to buy a restaurant, find a restaurant for lease, resell a restaurant franchise or sell an independent restaurant or bar, the We Sell Restaurants® brand is unmatched in experience and knowledge. Our website is an invaluable resource where we focus on sharing knowledge, information and of course, restaurant for sale listings. We train and certify the best in the industry with the only Certified Restaurant Broker® program in the nation. We are franchisors as well as a resource to the restaurant and franchise industry. Our restaurant brokers are knowledgeable, educated and professional. We Sell Restaurants® was created by the dynamic team of Eric and Robin Gagnon, the most productive restaurant brokers in the nation. This well-known team not only sells more restaurants than anyone else in the U.S. but they also write, present and serve in national organizations that support the industry. These industry experts are frequent radio hosts and guests on the topics of buying and selling restaurants.
Seattle, WA
$1,500,000
East Alton, IL
$315,000
$399,999
Rochester, NY
$450,000
Denver, CO
$390,000
Calgary, AB
$30,000
Cave Spring, GA
$1,500,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$250,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$125,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$99,000
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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