Phoenix, AZ
$1,890,000
Phoenix, AZ
$1,890,000
Lithonia, GA
$100,000
Alameda County, CA
$200,000
Lubbock County, TX
$300,000
Ulster County, NY
$400,000
Tampa, FL
$12,000,000
Las Vegas, NV
$75,000
Suffolk County, NY
$290,000
White Plains, NY
$135,000
El Paso County, TX
$600,000
Sarasota County, FL
$125,000
Queens, NY
$2,500,000
Kings County, NY
$10,000,000
$125,000
Brevard County, FL
Lancaster, PA
$995,000
Tampa, FL
$10,000,000
Cheryl Newton
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox and Roach
Serving Chester County, PA
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®, is a part of HomeServices of America, the nation's second largest provider of total home services. Through its affiliate, the Trident Group, the company provides one-stop shopping and facilitated services to its clients including mortgage financing, and title, property and casualty insurance.
Carteret County, NC
$285,000
Suffolk County, NY
$250,000
Okaloosa County, FL
$1,399,000
Nassau County, NY
$290,000
Lake County, IL
$185,000
New Haven County, CT
$64,900
D'iberville, MS
$80,000
Houston County, AL
$320,000
$1,200,000
Mobile, AL
Lodi, CA
$89,000
Cleveland, OH
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $100,000
Torrance, CA
$97,000
Cerritos, CA
$119,000
Texas
$250,000
Texas
$250,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$1,200,000
St. Johns County, FL
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $948,370
Glendale, CA
$45,000
Suffolk County, NY
$450,000
$419,000
Seattle, WA
Norcross, GA
$109,000
Fremont, CA
$150,000
Stark County, OH
$160,000
Summit County, OH
$175,000
Lake County, FL
$450,000
Phoenix, AZ
$280,000
Kings County, NY
$400,000
Plano, TX
$250,000
Luke Feingold
Peak Business Brokers, LLC
Serving Westchester County, NY
Suffolk County, NY
$345,000
Mc Donough, GA
$899,000
$2,250,000
Brevard County, FL
Polk County, FL
$225,000
Phoenix, AZ
$120,000
Sunrise, FL
$1,500,000
Vero Beach, FL
$79,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bedford County, PA
$599,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaumont, TX
$1,675,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Manitowoc, WI
$1,320,000
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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