Santa Rosa County, FL
$400,000
Santa Rosa County, FL
$400,000
Pasco County, FL
$275,000
Pasco County, FL
$400,000
Highlands County, FL
$250,000
Charlotte County, FL
$160,000
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EBITDA: $684,448
Joliet, IL
$139,000
Gainesville, FL
$285,000
Bergen County, NJ
$525,000
Freeport, IL
$495,000
Cleveland, OH
$40,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Clarksville, TN
$1,850,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Peoria County, IL
$1,400,000
$3,350,000
Anchorage, AK
Nassau County, NY
$224,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Benton County, AR
$850,000
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.
Delaware County, PA
$550,000
New Jersey
$1,200,000
Hernando, MS
$200,000
Maryland
$1,150,000
Sarasota, FL
$185,000
Washington, DC
$1,150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Charlotte County, FL
$795,000
Round Rock, TX
$125,000
$149,730
Chico, CA
Lubbock County, TX
$250,000
Bear, DE
$600,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$550,000
Naples, FL
$750,000
Sebastian, FL
$175,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
$120,000
Lubbock County, TX
$210,000
Nassau, NY
$325,000
Boulder City, NV
$245,000
Nassau County, NY
$75,000
$50,000
Houston, TX
Tallahassee, FL
$75,000
Graves County, KY
$540,000
Tulsa, OK
$587,700
Fort Bend County, TX
$125,000
West Des Moines, IA
$450,000
Paterson, NJ
$169,000
Melbourne, FL
$350,000
Middlesex County, MA
$695,000
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.
Orange County, FL
$250,000
Mendocino County, CA
$650,000
$2,400,000
Ida Grove, IA
Stockton, CA
$1,275,000
Lawsonville, NC
$350,000
Titusville, FL
$95,000
Lubbock, TX
$170,000
Lubbock County, TX
$230,000
Lubbock County, TX
$150,000
Lubbock County, TX
$150,000
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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