King County, WA
$189,000

King County, WA
$189,000

Orlando, FL
$150,000

Orlando, FL
$149,000

Franklin, TN
$1,147,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$4,400,000
Columbia County, WI
$1,200,000
Houston, TX
$59,500
Trinidad, CO
$399,000
Cincinnati, OH
$154,900
Boca Raton, FL
$25,000
San Francisco County, CA
$199,000
Highland, IN
$70,000
Memphis, TN
$850,000
Columbus, GA
$2,100,000
Seminole, FL
$200,000
North Miami Beach, FL
$360,000
Michael Stavrinakis
Stavrinakis Franchise & Business Brokerage
Serving Charleston County, SC
Michael Stavrinakis specializes in the sales of multiple businesses and franchises. Specializing in food & beverage related busi With over 3 decades of relative industry experience, Michael Stavrinakis specializes in the sales of multiple businesses and franchises. Michael was recently awarded the #2 broker award for our enitre newtwork of brokers of about 180 brokers spanning the USA and 19 Countries abroad. Specializing franchise and independent business resales and start ups Michael’s first hand experience as a restauranteur, former franchisor and current franchisee ads the absolute relative exprience and knowledge to help his clients find the perfect matcha and grow a successful business. Count on Michel to work with you on every step of the sale & purchase process. Let’s chat now click here: https://shorturl.at/bgkN5 Let’s Connect via Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelstavrinakis/ or book a call on Michael’s calendar here: https://calendly.com/mstavrinakis/intro-call
Howard County, MD
$45,000
Minnesota
$365,000
Columbia, SC
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palacios, TX
$950,000
Lake Havasu City, AZ
$200,000
Indianapolis, IL
$127,950
Nassau County, NY
$129,000
North Carolina
$500,000
Astoria, NY
$340,000
Clearwater, FL
$500,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$149,000
Tennessee
$329,000
Norfolk County, MA
$160,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Trinidad, CO
$750,000
Tennessee
$174,000
Suffolk County, NY
$165,000
Baltimore, MD
$8,450,000
Oakland County, MI
$275,000
Michigan
$599,000
Essex County, MA
$425,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,600,000
New York
$590,000
Shasta County, CA
$549,000
Boston, MA
$249,999
Northridge, CA
$80,000
Santa Cruz County, AZ
$425,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Scranton, PA
$6,395,000
Boston, MA
$3,750,000
Eric Sutton
Sterling Growth Partners
Serving Broward County, FL
Sterling Growth Partners brings world-class inorganic growth, business succession advisory services to small business owners across the United States.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lancaster County, PA
$575,000
Chicago, IL
$350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Camden County, NJ
$3,900,000
Beaver County, PA
$750,000
District of Columbia, DC
$550,000
Queens County, NY
$110,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
4,722 |
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Median Asking Price |
$300,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$133,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Retail Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.79 |
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Median |
0.56 |
2.53 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.85 |
3.50 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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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