Virginia
$550,000
Virginia
$550,000
Portage County, OH
$300,000
North Highlands, CA
$180,000
Las Vegas, NV
$99,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$234,900
Atlanta, GA
$1,150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
$1,900,000
Houston, TX
$139,000
Montgomery County, OH
$300,000
Anoka, MN
$855,000
Forest Park, GA
$999,000
Suffolk County, NY
$380,000
Atlantic County, NJ
$499,000
$900,000
Riverside County, CA
Bethel, CT
$295,000
Chandler, AZ
$299,000
Michael Butler
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving Allegheny County, PA
In today’s economy, there are more people looking to buy and sell businesses than ever before. When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors focus on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development.
Charlotte, NC
$110,000
Collier County, FL
$230,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Jacksonville, NC
$1,995,000
Houston, TX
$327,700
Springfield, MA
$186,500
Concord, CA
$110,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$250,000
Boise, ID
$175,000
$425,000
Bertie County, NC
Brooklyn, NY
$800,000
Tampa, FL
$85,000
Jacksonville, FL
$89,000
Pinellas County, FL
$299,000
Cook County, IL
$250,000
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $3,653,815
Santa Barbara County, CA
$470,000
Montclair, CA
$59,000
California
$660,000
Cameron County, TX
$60,000
$10,000
Norwalk, CT
Franklin County, MO
$215,000
Gatineau, QC
$2,000,000
Latham, NY
$180,000
Chester County, PA
$309,000
Essex County, NJ
$750,000
Queens County, NY
$400,000
Melville, NY
$4,500,000
Orleans County, LA
$170,000
Francois Takle
Coldwell Banker Hallmark Realty
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Oyster Bay, NY
$259,000
Kissimmee, FL
$450,000
$265,503
Brooklyn, NY
Texas
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $469,081
Missouri
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $85,510
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oklahoma
$750,000
Texas
$400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Colorado
$1,700,000
Colorado
$10,000,000
La Puente, CA
$615,000
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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