Riverside, CA
$525,000
Riverside, CA
$525,000
Washington
$995,000
Bergen County, NJ
$1,650,000
Hartford County, CT
$82,500
Los Angeles, CA
$300,000
Fresno, CA
$85,000
Portland, OR
$350,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$350,000
Aurora, CO
$950,000
Omaha, NE
$148,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$99,900
California
$349,000
Ozaukee County, WI
$2,100,000
$4,500,000
Austin, TX
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cuyahoga County, OH
$750,000
Harris County, TX
$175,000
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.
Ozaukee County, WI
$2,385,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$125,000
Philadelphia County, PA
$85,000
Saint Paul, MN
$3,550,000
Clark County, KY
$500,000
Saint Paul, MN
$175,000
New Haven County, CT
$449,000
Nassau County, NY
$399,000
$539,000
West Branch, MI
Suffolk County, NY
$199,000
Florida
$550,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$450,000
Bronx County, NY
$500,000
Lewisville, TX
$120,000
Massachusetts
$695,000
North Carolina
$3,000,000
Victoria County, TX
$800,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$95,000
Glendale, AZ
$129,000
$30,000
Parkersburg, WV
Mississauga, ON
$195,000
Smyrna, GA
$60,000
Cedar Rapids, IN
$222,900
$19,999
Virginia
$150,000
Bradenton, FL
$43,000
Gautier, MS
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Luke Feingold
Peak Business Brokers, LLC
Serving Westchester County, NY
Missouri
$187,000
$375,000
$30,000
Pittsburgh, PA
Lithonia, GA
$45,000
Peoria, IL
$799,000
Burlington County, NJ
$1,300,000
Mercer County, NJ
$315,000
Wildwood, GA
$3,600,000
Duluth, GA
$229,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kent County, MI
$1,975,000
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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