Pennsylvania
$530,000
Pennsylvania
$530,000
Baltimore, MD
$420,000
Center Line, MI
$2,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bay City, MI
$1,500,000
Las Vegas, NV
$110,000
Virginia
$125,000
Effingham County, IL
$349,000
Cedar Rapids, IA
$865,000
Oakland County, MI
$110,000
Sacramento County, CA
$750,000
Essex County, MA
$699,000
Pennsylvania
$825,000
New York
Cash Flow: $280,072
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Shawnee County, KS
$1,850,000
Nassau County, NY
$290,000
Cumberland County, ME
$200,000
Jenesh Napit
Hedgestone Business Advisors
Serving Queens County, NY
HedgeStone Business Advisors is a full-service, tech-forward brokerage that helps Main Street and lower middle-market owners exit successfully, while enabling tomorrow’s entrepreneurs to acquire cash-flowing companies. Based in New York, our team combines local insight with real market data, a growing list of buyers and sellers, and modern digital marketing to close deals faster, at higher multiples. We begin with a complimentary, realistic valuation and discreetly market each listing to our network of more than thirty thousand vetted buyers and SBA lenders. From diligence through financing and transition, both sellers and buyers receive dedicated guidance at every step. With over 250 businesses sold of all sizes, from $50,000 to over $50M, Hedgestone is the go-to firm when it comes to finding the right broker for you. Contact us for more.
Colorado
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,500,000
Richardson, TX
$120,000
Polk County, IA
$75,000
Saint Louis, MO
$100,000
Louisiana
District of Columbia, DC
$735,000
Oklahoma County, OK
$179,000
DuPage County, IL
$450,000
Kingsport, TN
$210,000
Van Nuys, CA
$385,000
Fresno County, CA
$1,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ardmore, OK
$725,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$99,000
Indiana, PA
$495,000
Cherry, IL
$735,000
Aurora, CO
$149,000
Butler County, OH
$350,000
Baldwin Park, CA
$325,000
Dallas County, TX
$260,000
Jefferson County, TX
$217,700
Iowa
$1,200,000
Wilmington, DE
$90,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$1,900,000
Gta East, ON
$300,000
$80,000
Wilmington, NC
$525,000
Blairsden Graeagle, CA
$40,000
Ignacio Guajardo
Sunbelt of South Texas
Serving Webb County, TX
Results Driven Process Our highly effective listing strategies are designed to maximize the final sale price for every business we represent and our proven formula for success has resulted in a 95% close rate since inception. South Texas Market Experts We cover every South Texas neighborhood and our experienced team of business brokers understands the market in our area unlike anyone else. Powerful Buyer Database Through our years of experience, Sunbelt Business Brokers has established a powerful buyer network with thousands of qualified buyers that covers almost every industry.
Baltimore, MD
$275,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$750,000
Baltimore County, MD
$399,000
Baltimore, MD
$350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Columbia County, NY
$550,000
Leonia, NJ
$85,000
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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