New Mexico
$199,000
New Mexico
$199,000
Mesa, AZ
$649,000
Colonie, NY
$280,000
Des Moines, IA
$50,000
Lawrenceville, GA
$349,000
Lexington, KY
$315,000
San Gabriel, CA
$16,000
Marshall County, IN
$925,000
Escambia County, FL
$1,650,000
Bucks County, PA
$750,000
Smith County, TX
$125,000
Charleston, SC
$40,000
Nashville, TN
$300,000
$30,000
Hickory, NC
Orange County, CA
$190,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$150,000
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Brooks Pointe, Corporation
Serving Wake County, NC
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Pinellas County, FL
$475,000
Sacramento County, CA
$950,000
Columbus, OH
$12,000
Indianapolis, IN
$40,000
Whitestown, IN
$15,000
Atlanta, GA
$589,000
Bergen County, NJ
$100,000
DuPage County, IL
$80,000
$30,000
Gulfport, MS
Colorado
$4,500,000
Pine Bluff, AR
$399,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$1,250,000
Nassau County, NY
$750,000
Queens County, NY
$579,000
Orange County, NY
$270,000
Belknap County, NH
$475,000
Monmouth County, NJ
$99,000
Gainesville, FL
$45,000
Miami, FL
$2,100,000
$30,000
Jackson, MI
Pinellas County, FL
$119,000
Worcester County, MD
$250,000
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Roseville, MN
$100,000
Dakota County, MN
$90,000
Phoenix, AZ
$350,000
Philadelphia, PA
$300,000
Hialeah, FL
$97,928
Lisa Manifold
The Agency
Serving Orange County, CA
Our mission is to be the guiding force in facilitating seamless business transactions, specializing in the sale and acquisition of enterprises. We are dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations as they navigate the intricate landscape of buying and selling businesses. Our commitment extends beyond traditional brokerage services, encompassing a comprehensive suite of management, business, and tech solutions to ensure our clients not only achieve their transactional goals but also thrive in the ever-evolving business environment.
Ohio
$6,500,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$650,000
$30,000
Louisville, KY
St. Louis, MO
$85,000
Queens County, NY
$999,000
Harris County, TX
$115,000
Norcross, GA
$40,000
Dallas County, TX
$350,000
Bangalore
$220,000
North Carolina
$380,000
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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