Las Vegas, NV
$125,000
Las Vegas, NV
$125,000
Winnebago County, IL
$475,000
Iroquois County, IL
$2,890,000
Cook County, IL
$5,950,000
Orange, CA
$124,999
Sarasota County, FL
$599,000
Maryland
$4,700,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Apple Springs, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $740,000
Port Orange, FL
$174,999
Cook County, IL
$2,400,000
Peoria County, IL
$1,150,000
Fresno, CA
$859,000
Suffolk County, NY
$105,000
$989,000
Kentucky
Monterey County, CA
$85,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wright County, MN
$450,000
Elio Serpa
WRA Miami Business & Real Estate
Serving Orange County, FL
Elio Serpa is a solid experience business broker with offices at Celebration and Miami in the state of Florida. Elio Serpa also is co-owner and shareholder in other businesses in Florida and Virginia. Elio Serpa has over 16 years of experience as a business owner that allows him to offer great expertise to the buyers and sellers to create such confidentiality and trust in each transaction. Transparency in all transactions is our main goal.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bibb County, GA
$1,500,000
Locust Grove, GA
$130,000
Harris County, TX
$85,000
Lake County, IN
$2,299,000
Danbury, CT
$70,000
Michigan
$2,500,000
Virginia
$4,600,000
Morris County, NJ
$150,000
$175,000
Santa Monica, CA
Nassau County, NY
$149,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Henderson, NV
$5,500,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$499,000
Ontario, ON
$250,000
Rockford, IL
$499,000
Peoria, IL
$150,000
Harker Heights, TX
$175,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
$4,300,000
Massapequa, NY
$200,000
Lincoln, NE
$850,000
$1,500,000
Brandon, FL
Elmore County, AL
$575,000
Phoenix, AZ
$349,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Mississippi
$457,000
Waxhaw, NC
$259,000
Iowa
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $300,000
Dallas, TX
$180,000
South Fulton, GA
$550,000
Paul Pappageorge
Ashland Capital Advisors
Serving Cook County, IL
Burlington, WI
$300,000
Houston County, AL
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $343,000
$54,990
New York County, NY
Orange County, CA
$380,000
Loveland, CO
$280,000
Tampa, FL
$210,000
Polk County, IA
$285,000
Hamilton County, OH
$135,000
Santa Monica, CA
$125,000
North Fort Myers, FL
$115,000
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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