Newport News, VA
$100,000

Newport News, VA
$100,000

West Bloomfield, MI
Not Disclosed
Fond Du Lac County, WI
$1,000,000
Craig County, OK
$1,350,000
Berlin, NJ
$550,000
Angola, IN
$398,500
Dallas County, TX
$1,400,000
Lake Worth, FL
$2,890,000
East Tawas, MI
$100,000
Alma, MI
$500,000
Flint, MI
$700,000
San Bernardino, CA
$3,750,000
Bridgeport, CT
$1,650,000
San Antonio, TX
$5,800,000
Colchester, CT
$695,000
Dallas, TX
$850,000
Elio Serpa
WRA Miami Business & Real Estate
Serving Orange County, FL
Elio Serpa is a solid experience business broker with offices at Celebration and Miami in the state of Florida. Elio Serpa also is co-owner and shareholder in other businesses in Florida and Virginia. Elio Serpa has over 16 years of experience as a business owner that allows him to offer great expertise to the buyers and sellers to create such confidentiality and trust in each transaction. Transparency in all transactions is our main goal.
Mount Pleasant, SC
Not Disclosed
Oregon
$895,000
Crandall, TX
$2,890,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$2,100,000
Daytona Beach, FL
$2,200,000
Kimball, MI
$199,000
Clinton Township, MI
$650,000
Royal Oak, MI
Not Disclosed
Pittsburgh, PA
$700,000
La Veta, CO
$245,000
Rose Bud, AR
$275,000
Hope, AR
$180,000
Los Angeles, CA
$5,200,000
Hugo, MN
Not Disclosed
Daytona Beach, FL
$450,000
Burlington, WA
$800,000
Angola, IN
$369,500
Colchester, CT
Not Disclosed
Green Bay, WI
$395,000
West Berlin, NJ
Not Disclosed
Wichita Falls, TX
$2,650,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Monroe County, PA
$1,400,000
Deer Park, TX
Not Disclosed
Saint Ignace, MI
$999,000
Putnam County, GA
$500,000
Mead, CO
$5,500,000
Aurora, CO
$4,500,000
Gordie Gerbrandt
Tim Lamb Group
Serving Canada
Since inception, Tim Lamb Group has successfully brokered over 1000 franchised dealerships in Canada and the US. As one of the largest franchised brokerage firms, we know ALL the buyers.
Mount Pleasant, SC
Not Disclosed
Lake Worth, FL
$4,399,999
Kanab, UT
$3,500,000
Ellsworth, ME
Not Disclosed
Lima, NY
$992,000
Hemingway, SC
Not Disclosed
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 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
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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) |
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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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