Vineland, NJ
$100,000
Vineland, NJ
$100,000
District of Columbia, DC
$599,000
New York, NY
$750,000
Suffolk County, NY
$75,000
New York, NY
$449,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $727,000
Lancaster County, NE
$70,000
Suffolk County, NY
$225,000
Suffolk County, NY
$120,000
Rockland County, NY
$1,250,000
Overland Park, KS
$59,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$2,500,000
Cincinnati, OH
$147,500
$155,000
Charleston, SC
Lehigh Valley, PA
$49,000
Atascadero, CA
$25,000
Bobby Panahi, MBA
BPRE
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
BPRE is located in Beverly Hills and serves the Southern California region. The founder and managing broker, Bobby Panahi, is an entrepreneur with over 20 years of real estate experience specializing in commercial sales/leasing, bulk asset business sales, and real estate development. Bobby holds an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Management and has lived most of his life in the Los Angeles area. While serving as President of one of T-Mobile's top retail partners, Bobby gained extensive knowledge of Southern California's commercial geography and real estate landscape, which he eventually leveraged to build a thriving business brokerage
Portland, OR
$450,000
Yucaipa, CA
$725,000
Melville, NY
$4,500,000
Texas
$5,000,000
Nassau County, FL
$325,000
Winchester, VA
$230,225
Salt Lake City, UT
$160,000
Chattanooga, TN
$150,000
$25,000
Newport Beach, CA
Birmingham, AL
$950,000
Baltimore County, MD
$699,000
Columbus, OH
$240,000
Collier County, FL
$735,000
Tarrant County, TX
$500,000
New York County, NY
$215,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pine Bluff, AR
$600,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$2,100,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$350,000
Rayville, LA
$1,599,000
$99,500
Sunrise, FL
Mecklenburg County, NC
$120,000
Canal Winchester, OH
$159,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Westchester County, NY
$4,400,000
Greene County, IN
$250,000
Nash County, NC
$250,000
Vermillion County, IN
$400,000
Boise, ID
$50,000
Union, NJ
$250,000
Ian McGinnis
eXp Commercial
Serving King County, WA
At eXp Commercial, our global referral network of advisors can connect you to the right investment opportunities. eXp Commercial advisors have local, regional and global expertise, leveraging robust market intelligence, tools and technology to meet your investment needs.
Mason County, IL
$750,000
Ontario
$490,000
$190,000
Los Angeles, CA
Berkeley, CA
$250,000
Salem, NH
$125,000
Edison, NJ
$1,100,000
Southlake, TX
$125,000
Minnesota
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $2,200,000
Monroe County, NY
$400,000
Wilmington, NC
$175,000
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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