Pinellas County, FL
$95,000
Pinellas County, FL
$95,000
San Francisco, CA
$1,225,000
Seekonk, MA
$150,000
Dallas County, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1
San Francisco County, CA
$739,000
Sun Valley, CA
$189,000
Covina, CA
$499,000
Los Angeles, CA
$115,000
Northridge, CA
$450,000
Cumberland County, ME
$480,000
Alberta
$350,000
Ormond Beach, FL
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$1,200,000
$1,500,000
Brooklyn, NY
Orange County, CA
$50,000
Ardmore, OK
$1,100,000
Gregory Barnes
Dynasty Business Advisors
Serving Mecklenburg County, NC
Dynasty Business Advisors partners with buyers and sellers to create lasting opportunities for entrepreneurship, business ownership, and generational wealth building. We offer specialized business advisory services tailored to each client. We guarantee that you will receive personalized strategies and guidance that align with your unique goals and challenges, whether you are selling or buying a business or in the succession planning process.
Carter County, OK
$799,000
Minnesota
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $713,000
Iowa
$825,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lane County, OR
$1,950,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
$399,000
Sonoma County, CA
$650,000
Ventura County, CA
$60,000
Overland Park, KS
$120,000
$775,000
Wenden, AZ
Baltimore, MD
$80,000
Lansing, MI
$500,000
Sarasota County, FL
$425,000
Colorado
$300,000
Bloomington, IN
$1,200,000
Nashville, OH
$110,000
Tulare County, CA
$3,300,000
Panorama City, CA
$300,000
San Diego County, CA
$199,900
Arleta, CA
$75,000
$250,000
Lake Villa, IL
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Plano, TX
$409,000
Las Vegas, NV
$99,000
Charleston County, SC
$49,500
Laredo, TX
$99,000
Mesa, AZ
$580,000
Homewood, IL
$200,000
Excelsior Springs, MO
$55,000
Jasjeet (JAZZ) Singh
Realty Concepts
Serving Fresno County, CA
At RC Commercial Ltd., integrity, professionalism, and dedication drive everything we do. Specializing in the sale and leasing of multifamily, retail, restaurant, franchise, office, industrial, land, and agricultural properties, we bring decades of expertise and a client-first approach.
Northport, AL
$1,450,000
Glen Ellyn, IL
$130,000
$150,000
Boulder, CO
Seattle, WA
$448,000
Dallas, TX
$2,500,000
Columbus, OH
$49,900
Charlotte, NC
$425,000
Texas
$300,000
Ada County, ID
$185,000
Alpharetta, GA
$540,000
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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