Bronx, NY
$150,000
Bronx, NY
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$225,880
Huntsville, AL
$1,999,000
St Pete, FL
$350,000
Niagara Area, ON
$1,100,000
Lawrenceville, GA
$49,000
Bergen County, NJ
$6,350,000
Redlands, CA
$85,000
Wareham, MA
$500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New Jersey
$495,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$150,000
Bend, OR
$120,000
Corona, CA
$165,000
$250,000
Lake Villa, IL
Fulton County, KY
$500,000
Graves County, KY
$1,500,000
James Knox
Transworld Business Brokers
Serving Broward County, FL
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Allen County, IN
$259,000
Champaign County, IL
$150,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,000,000
Fresno, CA
$220,000
Cook County, IL
$699,000
Cook County, IL
$2,200,000
Cumming, GA
$1,800,000
Cook County, IL
$1,950,000
$235,000
Marietta, OH
Minneapolis, MN
$125,000
Staten Island, NY
$700,000
Saint Cloud, FL
$75,000
Fort Myers, FL
$187,000
Oakland County, MI
$1
Gallatin County, MT
$215,000
Grant County, WA
$275,000
Missoula County, MT
$200,000
Rock Hill, SC
$100,000
Pierce County, WA
$90,000
$150,000
Boulder, CO
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Kingstown, RI
$2,995,000
Los Angeles, CA
$800,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$9,900,000
Minnesota
$60,000
Stratford, ON
$250,000
Grand Junction, CO
$675,000
New York, NY
$200,000
Charleston County, SC
$170,000
Bob Winegar
Cobe Real Estate
Serving Maricopa County, AZ
Guiding Businesses Through Seamless Transitions
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Benton, LA
$2,980,000
Brooklyn, NY
$380,000
$250,000
Buckeye, AZ
Freeport, IL
$495,000
$58,000,000
Cleveland, OH
$75,000
Colorado
$2,750,000
Boulder, CO
$750,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$725,000
Palm Springs, CA
$200,000
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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