Jackson, MS
$175,000
Jackson, MS
$175,000
Alpharetta, GA
$129,000
Delaware
$6,500,000
Boston, MA
$750,000
Hallandale, FL
$350,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$2,500,000
Fairbanks, AK
$550,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$99,950
Ventura County, CA
$160,000
East Brunswick, NJ
$78,500
Wells, VT
$645,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pittsford, VT
$649,000
Palmdale, CA
$1,777,000
$30,000
Florence, SC
Harris County, TX
$175,000
Scott County, VA
$150,000
Mike Miller
IBEX
Serving Travis County, TX
Duval County, FL
$800,000
Nashville, TN
$177,000
Pierce County, WA
$550,000
Fort Pierce, FL
$175,000
Bellevue, WA
$250,000
Indianapolis, IN
$195,000
Paterson, NJ
$425,000
Orange County, CA
$60,000
$30,000
Hickory, NC
Westchester County, NY
$475,000
Ocoee, FL
$110,000
Los Angeles, CA
$990,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bethel, VT
$899,000
Durango, CO
$1,150,000
Biddeford, ME
$190,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$210,000
Twin Falls, ID
$150,000
Conroe, TX
$93,000
Chesterfield, MO
$225,000
$30,000
Gulfport, MS
Virginia
$2,950,000
Peoria County, IL
$45,000
Suffolk County, NY
$495,000
Calhoun, GA
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Travis County, TX
$1,500,000
Fulton County, GA
$1,000,000
Miami, FL
$150,000
Suffolk County, NY
$1,600,000
Anthony O'Neil
Transworld Business Advisors of WA Shores
Serving Whatcom County, WA
Transworld Business Advisors is Dedicated to Helping Business Owners Sell Successfully marketing your business is a full-time job for full-time professionals. And there’s no one better equipped to do it than the experienced Business Brokers of Transworld Business Advisors Powerful Programs Reach Qualified Buyers In addition to our own in-house database of qualified buyers, Transworld Business Advisors’ individualized marketing programs – including extensive web-based advertising, selected print advertising and co-brokering affiliations – assure each client of maximum exposure to the greatest number of interested buyers. Moreover, our rigorous buyer-screening process means we won’t waste your time, or ours, with unqualified window-shoppers
Queens County, NY
$145,000
Wake County, NC
$56,000
$30,000
Jackson, MI
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New London County, CT
$2,600,000
Tallahassee, FL
$75,000
Miami, FL
$120,000
Bronx County, NY
$400,000
Essex County, NJ
$300,000
$2,400,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$999,999
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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