Langley, WA
$50,000
Langley, WA
$50,000
Greenville County, SC
$650,000
Canoga Park, CA
$169,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
Brevard County, FL
$450,000
West Des Moines, IA
$162,000
Houston, TX
$329,670
Saint Louis, MO
$170,000
Mesa, AZ
$1,550,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Elliott County, KY
$625,000
Cuyahoga County, OH
$175,000
Licking County, OH
$200,000
Grady County, OK
$148,000
$435,000
Russell County, VA
Rockland County, NY
$795,000
Melbourne, FL
$110,000
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.
Silver Spring, MD
$600,000
Maitland, FL
$94,895
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Butte County, CA
$999,000
Fulton County, GA
$125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
York, SC
$1,195,000
Doland, SD
$700,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$1,500,000
Adams County, CO
$60,000
$195,000
West Palm Beach, FL
Orange County, CA
$8,444,430
Tampa, FL
$75,000
Norfolk County, MA
$1,750,000
Utah County, UT
$65,000
Kauai County, HI
$758,000
Anaheim, CA
$799,000
Broward County, FL
$200,000
Miami, FL
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $574,000
Bergen County, NJ
$50,000
$275,000
San Diego, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$1,995,000
Passaic, NJ
$280,000
Snohomish County, WA
$595,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
Murrieta, CA
$300,000
Westchester County, NY
$1,800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, FL
$640,000
Middlesex County, NJ
$880,000
Michael Mayben
Mayben Realty
Serving Titus County, TX
Bell County, TX
$550,000
Miami, FL
$289,000
$90,000
Florida
Tucson, AZ
$164,500
Stoneham, MA
$370,000
New Castle County, DE
$600,000
Bellingham, WA
$550,000
Washington, DC
$200,000
Kent County, MI
$25,000
Gastonia, NC
$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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