Beverly Hills, CA
$660,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$660,000
Tampa, FL
$10,000,000
Tolland County, CT
$1,200,000
Saint George, UT
$175,000
Richland County, SC
$197,000
Grand Island, NE
$224,000
Salt Lake City, UT
$503,000
Redding, CA
$100,000
Wichita, KS
$95,000
Sullivan County, TN
$290,000
Shreveport, LA
$1,500,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$395,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$460,000
$250,000
Buckeye, AZ
Dulles, VA
$150,000
Naples, FL
$279,000
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.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Snohomish County, WA
$2,695,000
$240,000
Salt Lake City, FL
$110,000
Leesburg, FL
$100,000
Perryville, MD
$3,500,000
Phoenix, AZ
$699,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Phoenix, AZ
$2,495,000
Lee County, FL
$250,000
$105,000
Greensboro, NC
Clark County, NV
$95,000
Lee County, FL
$595,000
Thurston County, WA
$950,000
Grays Harbor County, WA
$500,000
Brooklyn, NY
$139,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Concho County, TX
$275,000
Suffolk County, NY
$200,000
Lake Forest Park, WA
$65,000
Hudson County, NJ
$400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wisconsin
$850,000
$750,000
Plainview, NY
Mobile, AL
$1,150,000
Pueblo, CO
$650,000
Tulsa, OK
$1,100,000
Sonoma County, CA
$299,000
Stillwater, MN
$490,000
Bismarck, ND
$130,000
Alaska
$2,400,000
Bohemia, NY
$200,000
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.
Tennessee
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $75,000
Revere, MA
$80,000
$395,000
Everett, MA
Morris County, NJ
$490,000
Snohomish County, WA
$1,750,000
Milledgeville, GA
$600,000
Vermilion, OH
$975,000
Toronto, ON
$640,000
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Bradenton, FL
$189,000
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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