Homestead, FL
$499,000
Homestead, FL
$499,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,800,000
Miami, FL
$1,100,000
North Palm Beach, FL
$300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lincoln County, TN
$450,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bedford County, TN
$1,399,999
Collin County, TX
$875,000
Suffolk County, NY
$400,000
Albuquerque, NM
$400,000
Reseda, CA
$50,000
Tampa, FL
$950,000
Oakwood, GA
$400,000
Saint Lucie West, FL
$280,000
$1,700,000
Minocqua, WI
Vernon Rockville, CT
$150,000
Essex County, NJ
$585,000
Patrick Hannigan
Hannigan
Serving Cumberland County, ME
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Cullman County, AL
$465,000
Etowah County, AL
$380,000
Monroe, MI
$99,999
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$1,730,000
North Hollywood, CA
$195,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
Helena, MT
$295,000
$600,000
Los Angeles, CA
Sangamon County, IL
$485,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Freedom, WI
$1,250,000
Monroe County, FL
$350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Warren, MI
$2,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Warren, MI
$1,900,000
Pico Rivera, CA
$449,000
Orange County, CA
$1,300,000
Meridian, MS
$449,000
District of Columbia, DC
$1,150,000
North Dakota
$600,000
$875,000
Twisp, WA
Fauquier County, VA
$385,000
Haverstraw, NY
$125,000
Nashville, TN
$2,238,000
Baltimore City County, MD
$159,000
Maryland
$850,000
Fayetteville, AR
$143,900
Union County, NC
$275,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kauai County, HI
$3,590,000
David Marlin
Marlin Group
Serving Multnomah County, OR
Specializing in Restaurant/Bar business transactions since 1981. Experienced, Thorough, Productive, Confidential
Maricopa County, AZ
$850,000
Long Beach, CA
$389,000
$475,000
Tucson, AZ
Georgia
$92,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$695,240
Passaic County, NJ
$1,400,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$1,080,000
Nashville, TN
$65,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Newark, OH
$550,000
Addison, TX
$480,000
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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