Poughkeepsie, NY
$155,000
Poughkeepsie, NY
$155,000
Palmdale, CA
$350,000
Fitchburg, MA
$75,000
Brooklyn, NY
$200,000
Broward County, FL
$350,000
Foley, AL
$50,000
Hartford County, CT
$330,000
New York, NY
$745,000
Waynesville, NC
$143,000
Estero, FL
$239,000
Hays, KS
$100,000
Greensboro, NC
$37,500
Ramsey County, MN
$850,000
$1,150,000
Salt Lake County, UT
Fulton County, GA
$189,000
Akron, OH
$40,000
Dana P. Cole, CBI, CBB
Sound Business Brokers of Arizona
Serving Pima County, AZ
Sound Business Brokers of Arizona is independently owned and operated by Dana Cole, CBI, CBB in Tucson, Arizona. Dana Cole offers more than 30 years of experience specializing in business brokerage transactions, business valuations (BPO's) and SBA loan packaging assistance. Dana Cole brings a robust background of real estate, sales/marketing , management expertise as well as business ownership to oversee Sound Business Brokers of Arizona. Dana Cole is a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI)which represents the gold standard in the business brokerage industry and is granted to individuals who complete required course work, pass an extensive competency exam, and agree to uphold the IBBA’s Professional Standards and Code of Ethics. As a designated Certified Business Brokerage Specialist (CBB), by the Arizona Business Brokers Association, Dana Cole offers both Buyer and Seller representation. Dana Cole is a member of the International Business Brokerage Association and is the current President of the Arizona Association of Business Brokers -Southern Arizona. Dana has served as President of the Arizona Business Brokers Association-Southern Chapter 1998-99 and 2010-2011 and the AZBBA State Board of Directors through 2012. Dana Cole is the recipient of the IBBA Chairman's Circle Award 2022 and the Arizona Business Brokers Association “Award of Excellence” 2000.
Thurston County, WA
$249,000
Jefferson County, WA
$300,000
Colleyville, TX
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$750,000
Fulton County, GA
$55,000
Shelby County, TN
$129,000
Ann Arbor, MI
$200,000
Tampa, FL
$175,000
$350,000
Lockhart, TX
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Philadelphia, PA
$359,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Madison County, IL
$2,900,000
Prescott, AZ
$1,450,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$375,000
Stevenson Ranch, CA
$155,000
Mccomb, MS
$175,000
Sevierville, TN
$360,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$749,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$1,250,000
Avondale, AZ
$450,000
$5,250,000
Sanibel, FL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wickenburg, AZ
$5,990,000
San Francisco, CA
$300,000
Thurston County, WA
$600,000
Newport, KY
$99,900
Augusta, GA
$895,000
Rowlett, TX
$325,000
Greenville County, SC
$224,500
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cuyahoga County, OH
$829,000
Michael Mayben
Mayben Realty
Serving Titus County, TX
Miami, FL
$590,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Richland County, SC
$2,200,000
$300,000
Cleveland, OH
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sioux County, IA
$2,500,000
Hillsborough County, NH
$475,000
Wake County, NC
$850,000
Riverside County, CA
$595,000
Charlotte, NC
$275,000
Morris County, TX
$350,000
Orlando, FL
$750,000
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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