Kern County, CA
$530,000
Kern County, CA
$530,000
Bassett, VA
$140,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arkansas
$2,265,000
Washington, DC
$145,000
Manhattan, NY
$695,000
Harris County, TX
$280,000
$65,000
Maryland
$99,000
Harris County, TX
$149,000
Torrance, CA
$195,000
Washington County, UT
$375,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$798,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$180,000
$375,000
Fishers, IN
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oklahoma County, OK
$1,300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Winnebago County, IL
Not Disclosed
Gregory Carafello
First Choice Business Brokers of Manhattan
Serving Suffolk County, NY
Founded in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest Business Sales Organizations in the world, with multiple offices located throughout the U.S. listing over $7 billion worth of businesses. Our New York City office consists of 1 Principal, 3 Associates, and administrative personnel. In addition, we have a select team of professional service providers we can recommend that can provide legal, accounting, planning, financing and various other services. First Choice Business Brokers is a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau (A+ Rating). The FCBB office is located in Manhattan which covers the entire New York and New Jersey Regions. The Principle Broker, Gregory J. Carafello, has over 38 years of extensive Business Ownership experience as a small to medium sized business owner since 1998.
Pueblo West, CO
$449,000
Kansas
$180,913
Chino Valley, AZ
$125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Monroe County, PA
$800,000
Houston, TX
$199,995
Atlanta, GA
$300,000
Broward County, FL
$95,000
Bibb County, GA
$499,000
$950,000
Luther, MI
Oswego County, NY
$250,000
Houston, TX
$247,700
Clarendon, TX
$50,000
Brewster, NY
$189,000
Seward, NE
$239,000
Jacksonville, FL
$1,499,000
Riverside, CA
$382,000
Los Angeles, CA
$55,000
Chicago, IL
$268,000
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
$2,446,000
Galeton, PA
Seattle, WA
$90,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$250,000
Lee County, FL
$140,000
Orange County, FL
$150,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$500,000
Minnesota
$125,000
Greenville County, SC
$150,000
Jackson County, NC
$1,199,000
Eric Kronenwetter
Re/Max Roots
Serving Frederick County, VA
Martin County, FL
$35,000
Glen Ellyn, IL
$250,000
$350,000
Oklahoma City, OK
Charleston County, SC
$500,000
Comal County, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $150,000
Daly City, CA
$35,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New Jersey
$1,200,000
$750,000
Stanton, CA
$140,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$6,550,000
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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