Fulton County, GA
$500,000
Fulton County, GA
$500,000
Oceanside, CA
$320,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Atlanta, GA
$38,500
Pinellas County, FL
$350,000
British Columbia
$53,000
Douglasville, GA
$180,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lubbock County, TX
$2,500,000
Yonkers, NY
$200,000
Deer Park, TX
$99,000
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Kings County, NY
$500,000
Cambridge, MA
$700,000
$200,000
Hialeah, FL
Colorado Springs, CO
$600,000
Duluth, GA
$199,000
Ken pokorny
Murphy Business Sales
Serving Collin County, TX
I am part of the largest and most successful business brokerage firm in North America specializing in the buying and selling of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. Murphy Business Sales closed sales transactions over $400M last year with the average size of $1.2M. We also have an elite M&A team that focuses in the middle market area (Revenues $20M- $100M+ ). Our offices are conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. We have unsurpassed access to buyers and sellers nationwide. We are #1 in Business Sales because we create deal teams and bring in any and all resources in our system to achieve the client's objectives. Our proven process and system provide our clients with the means to achieve their goals successfully. We provide complete, thorough, and professional experience as we guide our clients through the maze of financial, legal and business activities to enter or exit a business. We spend a considerable amount of time and focus to assess and understand the client's personal, professional and financial life goals whenever we engage in business transactions. We have access to a vast wealth of professionals to assist in the business valuation assessment and exit planning process, as the situation requires.
Tampa, FL
$300,000
Oakland County, MI
$149,900
Orange County, NY
$190,000
Wise County, VA
$150,000
Missouri
$999,995
Bristol City County, VA
$80,000
Queens County, NY
$450,000
Wise County, VA
$50,000
$9,230,000
Burdett, NY
Nassau County, NY
$349,000
Oakland County, MI
$149,900
Colorado
$1,095,000
Anderson, SC
$249,000
Doraville, GA
$53,000
Long Beach, CA
$224,999
Las Cruces, NM
$145,000
Palos Hills, IL
$44,500
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Nashport, OH
$1,400,000
San Bernardino, CA
$310,000
$319,000
Miami, FL
Corona, CA
$80,000
Lexington, KY
$317,500
Naples, FL
$360,000
Houston, TX
$130,000
Staten Island, NY
$250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Richmond, VA
$700,000
Houston, TX
$186,000
Bronx, NY
$850,000
Norma Marini
Keller Williams Coastal Bend
Serving Aransas County, TX
The Ranch & Home Group
Suffolk County, NY
$1,249,000
Sun City, AZ
$129,990
$3,500,000
Lee County, FL
Cuyahoga County, OH
$400,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$115,000
Franklin County, OH
$150,000
Orange County, FL
$159,900
Pinellas County, FL
$195,000
Poughkeepsie, NY
$155,000
Palmdale, CA
$350,000
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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