REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arkansas
$2,265,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arkansas
$2,265,000
Washington, DC
$145,000
Manhattan, NY
$695,000
Coralville, IA
$80,000
Harris County, TX
$280,000
$65,000
Silas, AL
$180,000
Maryland
$99,000
Harris County, TX
$149,000
Broomfield, CO
$50,000
Torrance, CA
$250,000
Bergen County, NJ
$525,000
Washington County, UT
$375,000
$30,000
Ashland, KY
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$798,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$180,000
Pam Vincent
Transworld Business Advisors, North DFW
Serving Dallas County, TX
Transworld Business Advisors is a worldwide business brokerage firm that also provides services in: Mergers and Acquisitions, Franchising, and Franchise Consulting. The primary focus of our firm is connecting business owners and entrepreneurs with the right business opportunity. Our firm specializes in the small to middle market sector with expertise in managing transactions up to $50 million. We honor the opportunity to serve our clients through all phases of the process, including: consultation, valuation, due diligence, structuring the sale, financing, negotiation, and marketing. Throughout the process we strive to maintain confidentiality for all parties
Essex County, NJ
$699,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oklahoma County, OK
$1,300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Winnebago County, IL
Pueblo West, CO
$449,000
Kansas
$180,913
California
$1,499,000
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
$80,000
Chino Valley, AZ
$125,000
$400,000
Killeen, TX
Manhattan, NY
$730,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Monroe County, PA
$800,000
Houston, TX
$199,995
Atlanta, GA
$300,000
Broward County, FL
$95,000
Bibb County, GA
$499,000
Oswego County, NY
$250,000
Houston, TX
$247,700
Clarendon, TX
$50,000
Brewster, NY
$189,000
$300,000
San Diego, CA
Seward, NE
$239,000
Jacksonville, FL
$1,499,000
Riverside, CA
$382,000
Los Angeles, CA
$55,000
Chicago, IL
$268,000
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
Seattle, WA
$90,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$250,000
Chase Busenbark
First Choice Southeast
Serving St. Louis County, MO
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Lee County, FL
$140,000
Orange County, FL
$150,000
$25,000
Maricopa County, AZ
Santa Clara County, CA
$500,000
Minnesota
$125,000
Jackson County, NC
$1,199,000
Martin County, FL
$35,000
Glen Ellyn, IL
$250,000
Charleston County, SC
$500,000
Comal County, TX
Cash Flow: $150,000
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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