Canandaigua, NY
$400,000
Canandaigua, NY
$400,000
Mississauga, On, ON
$2,500,000
Kings County, NY
$500,000
Suffolk County, NY
$450,000
Summit County, OH
$140,000
Colorado
$6,000,000
Houston, TX
$50,000
Etobicoke, On, ON
$250,000
Kings County, NY
$230,000
Douglas County, CO
$455,000
Peterborough, Ontario, ON
$599,000
Orange County, CA
$175,000
Fayette County, KY
$375,000
$30,000
Newark, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Madison County, IL
$2,392,000
Pasco County, FL
$250,000
Jay Shrewder
Global Business Brokers LLC
Serving Tulsa County, OK
GLOBAL BUSINESS BROKERS • Proven track record of business closings • Higher closing ratios • Ready access to buyers and sellers throughout the US • We excel at matching buyers and sellers • Experienced and credentialed business brokers • Highest standards of business ethics You are an expert at running your business! We are experts at assisting business owners in the sale of their business AND reaching their goal of maximum return on their investment! A business broker is in a better position to perform this function than the owner as he is focused on the successful completion of the deal. The owner will be allowed to focus on operating a profitable business. Selling a business is often emotional for the business owner. An intermediary will act on behalf of the owner and will establish a strong negotiating position without compromising the goodwill and relationship between the principal parties. An intermediary will increase the opportunity to receive maximum value for the business owner. A business broker is a skilled professional with established relationships with many professional organizations which are required to complete the transfer of ownership. These relationships will prove to be extremely beneficial to the business owner and the buyers. An business owner could experience disaster if his employees or competition found out about a pending sale of the business. Employees, customers, suppliers and competitors' relationships can be damaged causing ultimately hurting the chances for potential sale. A business broker will preserve the confidentiality of the selling company during the process of marketing the business and only share information with those signed to a confidentiality agreement. Intermediary As an intermediary, a business broker will provide the business owner with strategic information regarding market timing, market conditions, market price, financing options, structuring the transaction and other information that is advantageous to the owner.
Passaic County, NJ
$130,000
Suffolk County, NY
$265,000
Nassau County, NY
$270,000
Westchester County, NY
$725,000
Boulder, CO
$150,000
San Marcos, CA
$375,000
Pinellas County, FL
$149,900
Houston, TX
$5,000
$1,400,000
Lowndes County, GA
Champaign, IL
$199,999
Ottawa County, MI
$320,000
Indianapolis, IN
$240,000
San Jose, CA
$180,000
Atmore, AL
$899,000
Tampa, FL
$98,000
Charlotte, NC
$265,000
Erath County, TX
$3,000,000
Bosque County, TX
$1,000,000
$30,000
Memphis, TN
Henderson County, TX
$2,600,000
Hill County, TX
$900,000
St. Johns County, FL
$672,000
Knox County, TN
$394,000
Thunder Bay, Ontario
$4,000,000
New York County, NY
$749,000
Jackson County, NC
$495,000
Nassau County, NY
$320,000
Aaron S. Delidow
Provest Inc.
Serving Montgomery County, OH
Queens County, NY
$1,300,000
Stuart, FL
$400,000
$30,000
Toms River, NJ
Tolleson, AZ
$399,000
North Aurora, IL
$1,100,000
Orange County, CA
$80,000
Forest Park, GA
$148,000
Stouffville, Ontario, ON
$599,000
Staten Island, NY
$1,500,000
Pennsylvania
$300,000
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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