Shelby County, TN
$515,000
Shelby County, TN
$515,000
Western Ontario, ON
$1,299,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore, MD
$490,000
Perry County, TN
$425,000
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
$595,000
Springfield, OH
$65,000
Bellefontaine, OH
$80,000
Anoka County, MN
$495,000
New Jersey
$950,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Washington County, PA
$1,375,000
Carrollton, TX
$159,000
Columbus, OH
$149,700
Houston, TX
$200,000
$30,000
Coral Springs, FL
Broward County, FL
$295,000
Prince George's County, MD
$149,000
Tony Moran
Business Team
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
BTI Group, is the largest Business Brokerage firm in the Western United States, specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to 7 offices and 100+ brokers throughout California. In total, we have successfully facilitated the sale of over 5,000 businesses in high-tech, manufacturing, service, retail, wholesale, food and beverage industries. More importantly than the number of businesses that we sell, the rolodex of 100+ associates providing access to corporate strategic buyers, private equity groups, and high network individuals creates competition and ultimately the best price for your business. We are involved in all levels of a transaction, including but not limited to: In depth market analysis and pricing strategy, coordination and implementation of marketing plans, scrutinizing and pre-screening all potential buyers, negotiating terms of transactions, arranging acquisition financing, administering paperwork and agreements, and interfacing with your attorney and CPA while coordinating due diligence, transaction details, and escrow.
Kane County, IL
$150,000
Port Angeles, WA
$187,000
Harford County, MD
$850,000
Katy, TX
$212,600
Baltimore, MD
$95,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,400,000
Dallas, TX
$190,000
Essex County, NJ
$775,000
$30,000
Victorville, CA
Coral Gables, FL
$250,000
Nassau County, NY
$550,000
Minnesota
$900,000
Suffolk County, NY
$95,000
Springfield, OH
$60,000
Nassau County, NY
$750,000
Enon, OH
$33,000
Palm Harbor, FL
$2,200,000
Springfield, IL
$75,000
Bergen County, NJ
$99,000
$30,000
Ventura, CA
Bergen County, NJ
$360,000
Arapahoe County, CO
$200,000
Bergen County, NJ
$725,000
Alameda County, CA
$500,000
Atwater, CA
$1,000,000
Toronto, ON
$500,000
Carver County, MN
$500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Massachusetts
$4,300,000
Ilia Martinez
Ilia Martinez & Associates
Serving Puerto Rico
Luxury Real Estate Specialist
Plymouth County, MA
$195,000
Peoria County, IL
$1,050,000
$1,200,000
Florida
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Solano County, CA
$4,800,000
Michigan
$700,000
Fargo, ND
$975,000
Fargo, ND
$1,250,000
Columbus, OH
$350,000
Geneva, NY
$1,500,000
Baltimore City County, MD
$265,000
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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