Birmingham, AL
$110,000
Birmingham, AL
$110,000
Hilton Head Island, SC
$225,000
DeKalb County, GA
$1,300,000
Plantation, FL
$299,000
Elkhart, IN
$21,000
Juneau, AK
$175,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$225,000
Sacramento County, CA
$525,000
Lauderhill, FL
$355,000
$900,000
Phoenix, AZ
$595,000
Sweetwater, FL
$995,000
Louisville, KY
$155,000
$399,999
Stone Mountain, GA
Hialeah, FL
$295,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$250,000
Jeff & Linda Nyman
First Choice Business Brokers - San Diego Del Mar Office
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers established in 1994 has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. The San Diego office is owned and operated by the co-founders of the entire First Choice franchise. Each founder has nearly 30 years experience. Let our experience team of highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes will get the job done!
Rimrock, AZ
$160,000
Frisco, TX
$250,000
Fort Collins, CO
$325,000
Carrollton, TX
$115,000
Coppell, TX
$115,000
Richardson, TX
$15,000
Dekalb County, IN
$179,900
Tampa, FL
$300,000
$799,000
Staten Island, NY
$300,000
Grand Prairie, TX
$250,000
Lake City, GA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $843,226
Queens, NY
$200,000
Grand Prairie, TX
$130,000
Graham, TX
$250,000
Paris, TX
$250,000
Rockville, MD
$319,000
Baltimore, MD
$850,000
Mobile, AL
$575,000
$1,500,000
Mcdonough County, IL
Wayne County, MI
$300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Berrien County, MI
$429,000
Litchfield County, CT
$150,000
Las Vegas, NV
$39,000
Mission Hills, CA
$400,000
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
British Columbia
$430,000
Fort Myers, FL
$7,000,005
Tom Smith
Transaction Advisors
Serving Oklahoma County, OK
Transaction Advisors is a highly successful Business Coaching and Business Brokerage Firm with some 25 years of experience with a track record of passion and a desire to assist the efforts of our clients to maximize the performance of their business for current and future success or to prepare the business for sale. The ability and success of Transaction Advisors to affect the desired results for our clients is the hallmark of our Firm.
Albany, OR
$159,900
Florida
$3,250,000
$155,000
Pittsburgh, PA
Denver County, CO
$95,000
Queens, NY
$1,900,000
Boulder County, CO
$350,000
Colorado
$2,000,000
Aspen, CO
$399,500
Denver, CO
$499,950
Layton, UT
$995,000
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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