Portland, KY
$123,900
Portland, KY
$123,900
El Paso, NC
$128,750

San Lorenzo, CA
$249,000

Pennsylvania
$550,000
North Carolina
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $264,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Anne Arundel County, MD
$2,200,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$2,500,000
Denver County, CO
$80,000
San Diego County, CA
$398,000
Baton Rouge, MO
$143,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaumont, TX
$3,500,000
Mississippi
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $253,000
Ames, IA
$120,000
New York
$650,000
San Jose, CA
$1,250,000
Gwinnett County, GA
$1,900,000
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Serving Cook County, IL
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REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$1,250,000
Merced County, CA
$175,000
Nashville, KS
$148,990
Chicago, IL
$210,000
South Carolina
$8,500,000
Davidson County, TN
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $683,000
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
$395,000
Hodges, SC
$270,000
Washington, DC
$199,000
Atlantic, IA
$665,000
Detroit, MI
$698,000
Queens County, NY
$650,000
$2,350,000
Hayward, CA
$99,000
Redding, CA
$120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Iowa
$375,000
Brooklyn, NY
$99,000
Georgia
$165,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Macomb County, MI
$1,400,000
District of Columbia, DC
$1,100,000
Lahaina, HI
$895,000
Los Angeles, CA
$598,000
Ada County, ID
$1,850,000
Corvallis, OR
$105,000
District of Columbia, DC
$650,000
Hinds County, MS
$320,000
Encino, CA
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Saint Louis, MO
$499,000
Chris Hamm
Polaris Integrated Solutions
Serving Clermont County, OH
Richmond County, NY
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $9,999,999,999
Longwood, FL
$790,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$100,000
Ventura County, CA
$275,000
Fresno County, CA
$250,000
Sacramento, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $29,117
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 |
|
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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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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