Indianapolis, IN
$40,000
Indianapolis, IN
$40,000
Whitestown, IN
$15,000
Atlanta, GA
$589,000
Bergen County, NJ
$100,000
DuPage County, IL
$80,000
Colorado
$4,500,000
Pine Bluff, AR
$399,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$1,250,000
Nassau County, NY
$750,000
Queens County, NY
$579,000
Orange County, NY
$270,000
Belknap County, NH
$475,000
Monmouth County, NJ
$99,000
$30,000
San Bernardino, CA
Gainesville, FL
$45,000
Miami, FL
$2,100,000
Route Consultant
Route Consultant
Serving Davidson County, TN
Our team is the definitive resource in the logistics space. With decades of combined experience working in and with logistics operations and e-commerce investments, our team and industry experts can help you learn how to identify and run route-based operations efficiently to maximize your profits. Headquartered in Nashville, TN, Route Consultant offers extensive consulting services to new and experienced route owners. These services include business valuations, operations/fleet management optimization, route efficiency analysis, and more. We operate as route brokers, maintaining an exclusive listing of routes for sale across the United States. We give each of our route sellers access to a deep pool of qualified and educated buyers.
Cocoa, FL
$335,000
Pinellas County, FL
$119,000
Worcester County, MD
$250,000
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Roseville, MN
$100,000
Dakota County, MN
$90,000
Phoenix, AZ
$350,000
Philadelphia, PA
$300,000
$30,000
Mesa, AZ
Hialeah, FL
$97,928
Ohio
$6,500,000
Palm Springs, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$650,000
St. Louis, MO
$85,000
Queens County, NY
$999,000
Harris County, TX
$115,000
Norcross, GA
$40,000
District of Columbia, DC
$1,150,000
Dallas County, TX
$350,000
$30,000
Barboursville, WV
Maryland
$1,150,000
Bangalore
$220,000
North Carolina
$380,000
Lafayette, LA
$250,000
Tacoma, WA
$265,000
Fulton County, GA
$209,000
San Mateo County, CA
$148,000
Westminster, CA
$1,500,000
Jack Guttman
Guttman Realty Advisors
Serving New York County, NY
Our company has been selling businesses for over 12 years and we have a proven track record of successes. We service both Buyer & Seller with honesty and integrity. Every business we represent has undergone extensive financial analysis to ensure the presentation of verifiable financial data to the buyer. Please contact me or any of our associates for a confidential review or your needs, as a seller or buyer.
Myrtle Beach, SC
$676,000
Macomb County, MI
$79,000
$30,000
Longview, TX
Wylie, TX
$200,000
Monroe County, FL
$525,000
Charlotte, NC
$425,000
Riverdale, NJ
$400,000
Linden, NJ
$950,000
Suffolk County, NY
$480,000
Westchester County, NY
$250,000
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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