San Mateo County, CA
$148,000
San Mateo County, CA
$148,000
Westminster, CA
$1,500,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$676,000
Macomb County, MI
$79,000
Wylie, TX
$200,000
Monroe County, FL
$525,000
Charlotte, NC
$425,000
Riverdale, NJ
$400,000
Linden, NJ
$950,000
Suffolk County, NY
$480,000
Westchester County, NY
$250,000
Gainesville, FL
$180,000
Winter Park, FL
$250,000
$30,000
San Bernardino, CA
Lima, OH
$30,000
Kent County, RI
$399,000
John Anthony
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving Shelby County, AL
Transworld Business Advisors has 40 years of business brokerage experience with over 300+ offices world wide with over 850+ brokers represented in 19 countries. We are in the business of helping buyers and sellers connect, conduct franchise consulting, and franchise development. We represent acquisition-minded corporations or individuals interested in owning their own company or franchise. From business brokerage to mergers and acquisitions, Transworld Business Advisors are business sale specialists that represent numerous listings across multiple industries. In our database we have over 400,000+ buyers who have inquired about buying a business that Transworld has listed. At the moment, we have more qualified buyers than we do sellers, which is why I am confident that we can find a qualified buyer for your business.
Alpharetta, GA
$389,900
Palm Beach County, FL
$250,000
Memphis, TN
$295,000
Winter Haven, FL
$900,000
Derby, CT
$135,000
Fargo, ND
$550,000
Washington, DC
$498,000
San Jose, CA
$249,000
$30,000
Mesa, AZ
Greensboro, NC
$45,000
Vacaville, CA
$495,000
Middlesex County, MA
$550,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Escambia County, FL
$3,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
West Chester, OH
$1,249,900
Gulfport, MS
$949,000
Mesa, AZ
$160,000
Charleston County, SC
$800,000
Minnesota
$135,000
Cocoa, FL
$50,000
$30,000
Barboursville, WV
Union County, NJ
$880,000
Suffolk County, NY
$250,000
Allen, TX
$150,000
Macon, GA
$129,000
Reno, NV
$40,000
Toledo, OH
$239,000
Miami, FL
$140,000
Los Angeles, CA
$179,000
Enrique Johnson
LoKation Real Estate
Serving Broward County, FL
We specialized as Business Consultants helping investors domestically and overseas. Approaching different business strategies that allow the investor maximize profitability with a strong and aggressive negotiation process. With the many years of experience, we will guide you through the whole process and we specialized in a variety of business industries like Wholesale Distribution, Manufacturing, Retail, Construction,, Technology, Health Care, E-Commerce, Service, Transportation, Food & Beverage, etc.
Bentonville, AR
$134,000
Tucson, AZ
$170,000
$30,000
Longview, TX
Boston, MA
$190,000
Conshohocken, PA
$210,000
Tampa, FL
$48,900
West Palm Beach, FL
$399,000
Pennsylvania
$3,210,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$229,000
Broward County, FL
$12,000,000
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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