Norcross, GA
$40,000
Norcross, GA
$40,000
District of Columbia, DC
$1,150,000
Dallas County, TX
$350,000
Maryland
$1,150,000
Bangalore
$295,000
Indio, CA
$299,000
Lafayette, LA
$250,000
Fulton County, GA
$209,000
San Mateo County, CA
$148,000
Westminster, CA
$1,500,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$676,000
Macomb County, MI
$79,000
Wylie, TX
$200,000
$135,000
Carson City County, NV
Monroe County, FL
$525,000
Charlotte, NC
$425,000
Kyle LeMay
Business Brokers of Arizona
Serving Maricopa County, AZ
The Business Brokers of Arizona office is conveniently located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The principle broker of our office, Chuck Wimmer, has over 30 years of extensive experience in sales, marketing, management and business operations. Our team of highly trained professionals is committed to provide extraordinary service through honesty, integrity and professionalism. Whether you are buying or selling a business, Business Brokers of Arizona is your ONLY choice for exciting listings with the best deals. You will find our services to be conducted in the strictest of confidence. Choosing Business Brokers of Arizona gives a buyer the ability to search for business opportunities on a local, regional and international basis. For the seller, teaming up with Business Brokers of Arizona allows for maximum exposure through our network of professional business brokers. For more information or to schedule a no-cost and no-obligation meeting, please contact us at (480) 243-0051.
Riverdale, NJ
$400,000
Linden, NJ
$950,000
Suffolk County, NY
$480,000
Westchester County, NY
$250,000
Gainesville, FL
$180,000
Suffolk County, NY
$150,000
Winter Park, FL
$250,000
Lima, OH
$30,000
$1,250,000
Palm Beach County, FL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arizona
$8,340,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$250,000
Memphis, TN
$295,000
Winter Haven, FL
$900,000
Derby, CT
$135,000
Fargo, ND
$550,000
Washington, DC
$498,000
San Jose, CA
$249,000
Greensboro, NC
$45,000
Vacaville, CA
$495,000
$1,750,000
Tucson, AZ
Middlesex County, MA
$500,005
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Escambia County, FL
$3,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
West Chester, OH
$1,249,900
Gulfport, MS
$949,000
Mesa, AZ
$160,000
Charleston County, SC
$800,000
Minnesota
$135,000
Cocoa, FL
$50,000
Adam Bassett
Action Business Advisors
Serving Sevier County, TN
Action Advisors, located in Sevierville, TN, services the Southeastern U.S., providing business valuation services, sell-side advisory, brokerage services, buyer search services and commercial real estate sales.
Bexar County, TX
$5,000,000
Allen County, IN
$125,000
$2,446,000
Galeton, PA
Union County, NJ
$880,000
Archuleta County, CO
$350,000
Suffolk County, NY
$250,000
Allen, TX
$150,000
Macon, GA
$129,000
Reno, NV
$40,000
Wickenburg, AZ
$800,000
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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