Charleston County, SC
$170,000
Charleston County, SC
$170,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Benton, LA
$2,980,000
Brooklyn, NY
$380,000
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
Milwaukee County, WI
$1,950,000
Morgan County, IL
$499,000
Cook County, IL
$950,000
$250,000
Lake Villa, IL
Cook County, IL
$799,000
Cook County, IL
$2,200,000
Connell McConeghy
RE/MAX Keystone
Serving Montgomery County, PA
We help business owners buy and sell their taverns, restaurants and liquor licenses everyday. We work closely with liquor license attorneys with a wealth of knowledge in the business.
Lincoln County, WV
$799,000
Cook County, IL
$1,700,000
Shawnee County, KS
$1,800,000
Cook County, IL
$1,599,000
Cook County, IL
$699,000
Coles County, IL
$1,250,000
Cook County, IL
$600,000
Cook County, IL
$350,000
$235,000
Marietta, OH
White County, IN
$250,000
Mason County, IL
$995,000
Cook County, IL
$950,000
Kankakee County, IL
$875,000
Las Vegas, NV
$125,000
Winnebago County, IL
$475,000
Iroquois County, IL
$2,890,000
Cook County, IL
$5,950,000
New York, NY
$240,000
Orange, CA
$99,888
$150,000
Boulder, CO
Minnesota
$5,000
Sarasota County, FL
$385,000
Maryland
$4,700,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Apple Springs, TX
Cash Flow: $740,000
Port Orange, FL
$174,999
Cook County, IL
$2,400,000
Peoria County, IL
$1,150,000
Fresno, CA
$859,000
NICHOLAS UTIGER
Benchmark Business Advisors
Serving Clark County, NV
Suffolk County, NY
$105,000
Monterey County, CA
$95,000
$250,000
Buckeye, AZ
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brown County, IL
$2,400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wright County, MN
$450,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bibb County, GA
$1,500,000
Locust Grove, GA
$130,000
Harris County, TX
$85,000
Lake County, IN
$2,299,000
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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