Boston, MA
$750,000
Boston, MA
$750,000
Hallandale, FL
$350,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$2,500,000
North Carolina
$4,300,000
Fairbanks, AK
$550,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$99,950
Ventura County, CA
$160,000
Wells, VT
$645,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pittsford, VT
$649,000
Palmdale, CA
$1,777,000
Harris County, TX
$175,000
Scott County, VA
$150,000
Duval County, FL
$800,000
$30,000
Pittsburgh, PA
Nashville, TN
$177,000
Pierce County, WA
$550,000
Paul Sanchez
Benchmark Business Brokers
Serving Bexar County, TX
Seasoned Business Broker with 44 years of experience in selling small to medium sized businesses.
Fort Pierce, FL
$175,000
Lake County, IL
$1,575,000
Colorado
$621,000
Bellevue, WA
$250,000
Indianapolis, IN
$195,000
Orange County, CA
$55,000
Westchester County, NY
$475,000
Ocoee, FL
$125,000
$30,000
Erie, PA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bethel, VT
$899,000
Durango, CO
$1,150,000
Biddeford, ME
$190,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$210,000
Twin Falls, ID
$150,000
Conroe, TX
$93,000
Chesterfield, MO
$225,000
Virginia
$2,950,000
Peoria County, IL
$45,000
Suffolk County, NY
$495,000
$30,000
Niles, OH
Calhoun, GA
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Travis County, TX
$1,500,000
Fulton County, GA
$1,000,000
Miami, FL
$150,000
Suffolk County, NY
$1,600,000
Queens County, NY
$145,000
Wake County, NC
$56,000
Queens County, NY
$190,000
Lawrie Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth Business Consultants, LLC
Serving Anne Arundel County, MD
Hollingsworth Business Consultants, LLC- Experienced, established firm handling Mid Market M & A from $500K to $10mm transactions. Our engineering expertise and manufacturing experience and business ownership plus over 35 years of familiarity with all types of businesses give us a unique advantage to understand your business, position it for maximum return, qualify Buyers, identify funding resources if necessary, and get the deal done. For Buyers, we review your acquisition goals, analyze various markets, and identify target candidates for a successful transaction. Once identified, we facilitate the due diligence process, company valuation, and aid in the structuring of the deal.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New London County, CT
$2,600,000
Tallahassee, FL
$75,000
$1,115,000
Tempe, AZ
Miami, FL
$120,000
Bronx County, NY
$400,000
Essex County, NJ
$300,000
Texas
$831,000
Baltimore, MD
$450,000
Cedar Park, TX
$180,000
Rapid City, SD
$1
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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