Colorado
$10,000,000
Colorado
$10,000,000
La Puente, CA
$615,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Scottsdale, AZ
$5,500,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$90,000
Des Moines, IA
$1,600,000
Hacienda Heights, CA
$160,000
Nassau County, NY
$245,000
Erie, PA
$495,000
Alameda County, CA
$1,249,000
Texarkana, AR
$50,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Horry County, SC
$999,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
St. Johns County, FL
$1,700,000
Opelika, AL
$50,000
$180,000
Essex County, NJ
Hudson, NY
$350,000
Waycross, GA
$50,000
Mike Janis
NJ Broker Plus LLC.
Serving Morris County, NJ
Welcome to NJ broker Plus! NJ Broker Plus was founded on four basis business principles; 1. Never lose a valued client 2. Never lose a valued employee 3. Deliver what is promised 4. Be #1 in all we do We serve business owners and prospective business owners and entrepreneurs. We do business the "old fashioned way", in many ways throwback to how business was conducted when a handshake meant everything Our brokers have been entrepreneurs and business owners and understand the risk, pressure and rewards of owning a company.
Hartford County, CT
$529,000
Henrico County, VA
$499,000
Sussex County, NJ
$60,000
Rockland County, NY
$895,000
Suffolk County, NY
$750,000
South Carolina
$500,000
Meriden, CT
$750,000
St. George, UT
$75,000
$550,000
Tennessee
Los Angeles, CA
$1
Greensburg, PA
$175,000
Poway, CA
$65,000
Miami, FL
$899,900
Bay County, FL
$3,499,999
Fullerton, CA
$1,200,000
Phoenix, AZ
$500,000
Brooklyn, NY
$479,000
Nassau County, NY
$330,000
New York County, NY
$450,000
$1,000,000
El Paso, TX
Seattle, WA
$636,000
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Suffolk County, NY
$235,000
Suffolk County, NY
$169,000
Raleigh, NC
$190,000
Denver, CO
$359,000
Poughkeepsie, NY
$220,000
Hamilton County, OH
$100,000
Bob Crandall
BC Business Brokers, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
I have brokered sales of businesses and commercial real estate for over 30 years. I also specialize in commercial real estate leases, having brokered over 500 transactions.
Orlando, FL
$250,000
Sarasota, FL
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $178,986
$2,000,000
Revere, MA
Missouri
$120,000
Union County, NJ
$325,000
Collin County, TX
$1,000,000
Suffolk County, NY
$150,000
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$489,000
Davidson County, TN
$565,000
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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