Myrtle Beach, SC
$129,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$129,000
Commerce, CA
$250,000
Redlands, CA
$325,000
Highland Park, CA
$125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pennsylvania
$9,999,999
Nevada County, CA
$425,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Swartz Creek, MI
$750,000
Kings County, NY
$699,999
Hudson County, NJ
$875,000
Orlando, FL
$89,000
Patchogue, NY
$199,000
Orange County, CA
$720,000
Colorado
$895,000
$2,400,000
Ida Grove, IA
Grand Prairie, TX
$100,000
Gilbert, AZ
$550,000
Regina Fisher
Bristol Group
Serving New Hanover County, NC
The Bristol Group is a Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition firm that specializes in representing business owners who want to sell their companies. The firm was founded in 2005 and has offices in 20 cities across the country. The Bristol Group's team of experienced brokers works closely with business owners to evaluate their companies, develop effective marketing strategies, identify and qualify potential buyers, and negotiate deals that meet their clients' objectives. They have a reputation for providing personalized service and achieving successful outcomes for their clients. The Bristol Group maintains confidentiality and discretion throughout the selling process and strives to provide their clients with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
Germantown, MD
$230,000
Dallas County, TX
$150,000
Richmond, TX
$75,000
Portland, OR
$175,000
Victoria, BC
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $128,000
Folsom, CA
$250,000
Suisun City, CA
$100,000
New York, NY
$240,000
$1,100,000
Palm Beach County, FL
Dallas, TX
$240,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$589,000
Katy, TX
$30,000
Bucks County, PA
$150,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $189,000
Missouri
$410,000
Leon County, FL
$265,000
Horry County, SC
$275,000
Douglas County, NE
$220,000
Rochester, NY
$29,900
$30,000,000
Tampa, FL
Mashpee, MA
$300,000
Staten Island, NY
$199,999
Miami, FL
$2,600,000
Corolla, NC
$120,000
Chittenden County, VT
$399,000
Modesto, CA
$180,000
Atlanta, GA
$1,300,000
Englewood, NJ
$249,000
Toke Ettehadieh
Toke Properties
Serving Harris County, TX
elping clients with all their real estate and business consultation for almost a decade
District of Columbia
$350,000
Elgin, SC
$125,000
$849,000
Coral Gables, FL
Jensen Beach, FL
$650,000
Saint Louis, MO
$225,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$99,000
Sacramento, CA
$74,900
Cumming, GA
$550,000
Pinellas County, FL
$300,000
Cypress, CA
$299,000
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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