North Port, FL
$125,000
North Port, FL
$125,000
Greenwich, CT
$295,000
Bexar County, TX
$450,000
Philadelphia County, PA
$300,000
Mckinney, TX
$260,000
Kings County, NY
$565,000
Calgary, ON
$349,900
Charlevoix County, MI
$189,500
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
$850,000
Vincent, AL
$300,000
Tampa, FL
$85,000
Woodhaven, MI
$550,000
Carrollton, TX
$125,000
$30,000
Jensen Beach, FL
Mount Airy, GA
$649,000
Ohio
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,061,000
Andy Fischer
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation
Serving Broward County, FL
We are one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. Murphy Business provides both clients and business associates with the highest standards of professional service and unmatched performance in the sale of privately held businesses, mergers & acquisitions, franchise sales, business valuations, machinery & equipment appraisals, commercial real estate and business consulting. With the team at Murphy Business, you can be assured you are represented by outstanding, experienced and knowledgeable professionals who will provide you with sound financial, strategic and tactical implementation to achieve a successful transaction.
Nassau County, NY
$200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hudson, CO
$1,295,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Essex County, MA
$900,000
Corona, CA
$250,000
Corona Del Mar, CA
$140,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$839,400
Fountain Valley, CA
$280,000
$30,000
Hialeah, FL
Griffin, GA
$1,300,000
Sterling Heights, MI
$550,000
Lee County, FL
$439,000
Allegheny County, PA
$569,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$650,000
Eureka, UT
$425,000
Excelsior, MN
$295,000
Portland, OR
$1,199,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Eagle Rock, CA
$4,995,000
Green Brook Township, NJ
$150,000
$30,000
Coral Springs, FL
Las Vegas, NV
$140,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$349,000
Modesto, CA
$100,000
Alameda County, CA
$349,999
San Joaquin County, CA
$330,999
Murphys, CA
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
St. Louis County, MO
$800,000
Bergen County, NJ
$575,000
Craig Wiggins
CWC Agency Brokerage, LLC
Serving Broward County, FL
We specialize in buying and selling insurance agencies.
Pinellas County, FL
$455,000
Charleston County, SC
$350,000
$30,000
Victorville, CA
Bluffton, SC
$120,000
Lawrenceville, GA
$99,000
South Carolina
$2,240,000
Selma, AL
$129,000
Thomasville, GA
$199,000
Michigan
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $832,109
Pierce County, WA
$4,500,000
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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