Dekalb County, IN
$179,900

Dekalb County, IN
$179,900

Tampa, FL
$300,000

Staten Island, NY
$300,000
Grand Prairie, TX
$250,000
Lake City, GA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $843,226
Grand Prairie, TX
$130,000
Graham, TX
$250,000
Paris, TX
$250,000
Baltimore, MD
$850,000
Mobile, AL
$575,000
Wayne County, MI
$300,000
Litchfield County, CT
$150,000
Las Vegas, NV
$39,000
$250,000
Lake Villa, IL
Los Angeles, CA
$360,000
British Columbia
$430,000
Regina Fisher
Bristol Group
Serving San Francisco County, CA
The Bristol Group is a Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition firm that specializes in representing business owners who want to sell their companies. The firm was founded in 2005 and has offices in 20 cities across the country. The Bristol Group's team of experienced brokers works closely with business owners to evaluate their companies, develop effective marketing strategies, identify and qualify potential buyers, and negotiate deals that meet their clients' objectives. They have a reputation for providing personalized service and achieving successful outcomes for their clients. The Bristol Group maintains confidentiality and discretion throughout the selling process and strives to provide their clients with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
Fort Myers, FL
$7,000,005
Albany, OR
$159,900
Florida
$3,250,000
Denver County, CO
$95,000
Boulder County, CO
$350,000
Colorado
$2,000,000
Aspen, CO
$399,500
Denver, CO
$499,950
$150,000
Boulder, CO
Layton, UT
$995,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$135,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sangamon County, IL
$589,000
Franklin, TN
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $375,000
Crested Butte, CO
$975,000
Shreveport, LA
$325,000
Utah
$795,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Katy, TX
$1,500,000
King County, WA
$2,950,000
Tampa, FL
$1,100,000
$105,000
Greensboro, NC
Georgia
$625,000
Clark County, NV
$950,000
Las Vegas, NV
$160,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$45,000
Yakima County, WA
$400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Vanceburg, KY
$619,900
Plymouth County, MA
$895,000
Saint Augustine, FL
$125,000
David Bronson
Sperry Commercial Realty Associates
Serving Hillsborough County, NH
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lewis County, KY
$200,000
Connecticut
$1,200,000
$2,900,000
New Mexico
Monmouth County, NJ
$699,000
Arkansas
$849,000
Philadelphia, PA
$169,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaumont, CA
$3,000,000
Blythe, CA
$160,000
Sacramento County, CA
$199,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hoffman Estates, IL
$4,900,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
4,722 |
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Median Asking Price |
$300,000 |
|
Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
|
Median Reported Earnings |
$133,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Retail Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
|
Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.79 |
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Median |
0.56 |
2.53 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.85 |
3.50 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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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