Monmouth County, NJ
$999,000
Monmouth County, NJ
$999,000
Washington, DC
$327,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Caruthers, CA
$699,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Michigan
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $349,225
Huntington Park, CA
$295,000
Yolo County, CA
$595,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
South Dennis, MA
$2,900,000
Racine, WI
$25,000
Pinellas County, FL
$649,000
California
$589,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$1,899,900
Mesa, AZ
$150,000
Philadelphia, PA
$550,000
Atlanta, GA
$449,000
Warren, MI
$99,000
Michigan
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $227,990
Hedgestone Advisors
Hedgestone Business Advisors
Serving New York County, NY
Hedgestone Business Advisors is a full-service firm specializing in real estate, business brokering, mergers, and acquisitions. We recognize opportunities long before any of our competitors, enabling us to speed up the transaction process and better advise our clients. Our clients are the reason we are in business, and we always remember that we would not exist without them. Our service is always customized and sharply focused on the specific needs of every client. We succeed only when you do.
Lakewood, NJ
$145,000
Baltimore City County, MD
$189,000
Hollywood, CA
$180,000
Ukiah, CA
$150,000
Alameda County, CA
$49,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$3,500,000
Philadelphia, PA
$229,000
Jurupa Valley, CA
$1,250,000
North Miami Beach, FL
$500,000
San Francisco County, CA
$499,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$199,000
$4,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$1,700,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$468,000
Pasco County, FL
$175,000
St. Johns County, FL
$265,000
Philadelphia County, PA
$339,000
Loveland, CO
$199,995
South Portland, ME
$39,000
Columbia, SC
$147,000
Riverside, CA
$1,500,000
Saint Louis, MO
$369,000
Plymouth County, MA
$150,000
Whatcom County, WA
$200,000
Hillsborough County, NH
$299,000
Houston, TX
$65,000
California
$2,100,000
Sun City, AZ
$425,000
Ned Malley
Infiniti Properties
Serving Cook County, IL
Commercial Specialist in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana!
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
Miller County, AR
$127,000
Minnesota
$250,000
New York
$349,000
Oregon
$519,500
Washington, DC
$315,000
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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