Takoma Park, MD
$425,000
Takoma Park, MD
$425,000
Forsyth County, GA
$499,000
Fairfield County, CT
$900,000
Long Beach, CA
$450,000
Ocean County, NJ
$450,000
Riverside County, CA
$475,000
Iowa
$200,000
Brooklyn, NY
$550,000
Rosedale, MD
$315,000
West Hollywood, CA
$275,000
Morgan County, IL
$500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Houston, TX
$1,350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$425,000
$4,975,000
St. Croix
Las Vegas, NV
$230,000
California City, CA
$150,000
Richard Gadberry
Three Oaks Advisory Services
Serving Dallas County, TX
Three Oaks Advisory Services is a boutique M&A and business brokerage firm that takes a holistic approach to selling a business—setting us apart from traditional brokerage firms. We believe the most critical step in the process is ensuring that your exit strategy and expectations align with the realities of selling your business at the right price and time. Our process begins with crafting an exit strategy tailored to your specific timing and goals, forming the foundation for a successful "go-to-market" approach. Before listing your business for sale, we conduct a comprehensive assessment to understand your unique situation and needs. The core components of a Three Oaks assessment include: Business Valuation Market Analysis Bank Prequalification High-Level Tax Review Buy-Out Analysis By partnering with Three Oaks, you’ll gain a complete understanding of your business, including its most likely price, terms, and potential offers.
Tuolumne County, CA
$2,300,000
Brevard County, FL
$300,000
Nassau County, NY
$775,000
Mountain View, CA
$250,000
Hudson County, NJ
$480,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$200,000
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Asheville, NC
$550,000
$325,000
Newton, MA
Madison County, TN
$220,000
Sonoma County, CA
$260,000
Destin, FL
$50,000
Suffolk County, NY
$899,999
Brazoria County, TX
$900,000
San Francisco, CA
$1,525,650
Mendocino County, CA
$1,850,000
Idaho
$1,500,000
Miami, FL
$550,000
Suffolk County, NY
$429,000
$8,499,000
Hubbard, OR
Columbia, SC
$150,000
Minneapolis, MN
$300,000
Westchester County, NY
$110,000
Miami, FL
$180,000
Charles County, MD
$269,000
Santa Fe, NM
$425,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$239,000
Houston, TX
$75,000
Paul Govoni
Rose Brokers LLC
Serving Pinellas County, FL
Rose Brokers LLC is a family run Florida based business brokerage that sells businesses across a broad spectrum of industries. We work with buyers who are located regionally, nationally, and internationally. If you are interested in selling or buying a business in Florida, contact us today for a no obligation confidential conversation.
Gta, ON
$250,000
Tampa, FL
$100,000
$389,000
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Nodaway County, MO
$160,000
Newark, NJ
$350,000
Grant County, WA
$1,700,000
Lafourche County, LA
$110,000
Oakland, CA
$80,000
Bloomfield, NJ
$159,000
Sarasota County, FL
$79,000
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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