REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chase County, NE
$300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chase County, NE
$300,000
Chicago, IL
$450,000
Houston, TX
$125,000
Palm City, FL
$895,000
New Jersey
$729,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$450,000
Pinellas County, FL
$175,000
Alexander, NY
$20,000
San Jose, CA
$465,000
Lee County, FL
$650,000
Suffolk County, NY
$1,100,000
Rockford, IL
$2,300,000
Smith County, TX
$350,000
$30,000
Newark, CA
Madison, WI
$147,800
Raleigh, NC
$59,000
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.
Chester County, PA
$1,267,000
Waterford, MI
$55,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Calaveras County, CA
$3,600,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sinton, TX
$314,000
Riverside County, CA
$99,000
Kern County, CA
$179,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fort Walton Beach, FL
$2,100,000
Fayetteville, AR
$160,000
$1,450,000
Illinois
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Monterey County, CA
$4,200,000
Charlotte, NC
$199,000
Marion County, KY
$180,000
Anaheim, CA
$290,000
Victorville, CA
$475,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fort White, FL
$599,000
Old Town, FL
$179,000
Long Beach, CA
$109,000
Nevada
$250,000
Oregon
$140,000
$250,000
Jacksonville, FL
Lancaster County, PA
$225,000
Oakland County, MI
$125,000
St. Charles County, MO
$283,000
Trumbull County, OH
$350,000
Hialeah, FL
$475,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,000,000
Brevard County, FL
$70,000
Pasco County, FL
$2,250,000
Ilia Martinez
Ilia Martinez & Associates
Serving Puerto Rico
Luxury Real Estate Specialist
Racine, WI
$150,000
Daytona Beach, FL
$199,000
$900,000
Columbus, OH
Tampa, FL
$210,500
Harris County, TX
$200,000
New York, NY
$699,000
Boykins, VA
$800,000
Mobile, AL
$90,000
Georgia
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,100,000
The Villages, FL
$239,000
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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