San Francisco, CA
$368,000
San Francisco, CA
$368,000
San Antonio, TX
$500,000
El Paso, TX
$85,000
Louisiana
$240,000
Fresno County, CA
$775,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$160,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
$250,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $2,942,000
Fernandina Beach, FL
$800,000
Jacksonville, FL
$850,000
Hugo, CO
$170,000
Sonora, CA
$199,000
Middlesex County, NJ
$179,000
Pima County, AZ
$249,000
Lake County, FL
$149,999
Saint Louis, MO
$1,650,000
Jason Grindall
Transworld Phoenix
Serving Apache County, AZ
Transworld Business Advisors of Phoenix is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise. Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and seller together. Established in 1979, we have over 250+ offices worldwide. Currently, Transworld Business Advisors has over 600+ agents and more than 15,000+ business sold, making it the largest brokerage firm in the world! Our team specializes in the Phoenix market but can reach qualified buyers all over the US and internationally as well!
Logan County, IL
$170,000
Millbrae, CA
$48,000
Lee County, FL
$110,000
Orange County, FL
$100,000
Baltimore County, MD
$189,000
Seminole County, FL
$150,000
Cook County, IL
$320,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Philadelphia, PA
$350,000
Glendale, CA
$59,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$99,000
Centennial, CO
$230,000
Florida
$50,000
Maspeth, NY
$398,000
Charlotte, NC
$2,500,000
Louisa County, VA
$250,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$650,000
Clovis, CA
$189,000
Omaha, NE
$421,488
Denton, TX
$151,000
Colville, WA
$320,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Grand Marais, MN
$429,000
Onondaga County, NY
$90,000
Lee County, FL
$199,000
Melbourne Beach, FL
$150,000
New Castle County, DE
$180,000
Ann Arbor, MI
$850,000
Brooklyn, NY
$5,600,000
Alabama
$300,000
Peter Sideris
Century 21 Rauh & Johns
Serving Gloucester County, NJ
For all your commercial and residential needs. It is my 20th year in Real Estate. I also am a former owner of 14 businesses and this is why I help many to sell their properties and Businesses in New Jersey
New Jersey
$800,000
Alameda County, CA
$500,000
Dunedin, FL
$169,000
Hartford County, CT
$329,000
Suffolk County, NY
$550,000
Wilkes County, NC
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $217,731
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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