Dallas County, TX
$260,000
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
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
Hartford County, CT
$315,000
Gary Martin
Gary Martin and Associates/The Oxford Highland Group
Serving Fulton County, GA
Company The company provides business consulting, valuation services, exit planning, buyer representation services, and retained search engagements for companies planning an exit strategy, selling their business, real estate or acquiring a business as a growth strategy. Gary Martin - President Gary has been involved for many years in all sizes of transactions large and small and in all segments. His early career experience was in the Fortune 100 environment with AT&T, Mead, Sprint and Xerox where he first got his Mergers and Acquisitions experience in a corporate environment. He later became the owner of an International Brokerage Firm with an office in Atlanta. Gary holds an undergraduate degree from Miami University of Ohio and a Master Degree in Business Administration from Central Michigan University. Will King - Dir. Business Development Will is a seasoned sales executive with a research and financial analysis background. His experience has ranged from Fraud Verification to Comparable Value Analysis. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Georgia Southern University in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management and Spanish. He has been licensed to practice since 2016. Kyle Rubis Kyle is highly skilled in growth variance-covariance matrix analysis. He provides Capital Asset Pricing, Net Present Value Modeling for the firm. Kyle is a graduate of The University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with honors in Finance. Scott Locher Scott is based in the Dallas office who once worked directly for Gary Martin in corporate America Fortune 100. He has spent time as a financial professional in the public and private sector and brings a wealth of experience to the organization. He is insurance licensed in multiple states. Scott is a frequent speaker, trainer, analyst and exit planner for organizations throughout the south and southwest. Scott’s background and knowledge lends well in the M & A industry as he has first-hand knowledge of the challenges that buyers and sellers of privately held companies face as they plan an exit, retirement or acquisition Education Scott holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Ohio University
Scottsdale, AZ
$6,600,000
Pomona, CA
$199,900
Minnesota
$239,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kern County, CA
$6,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
$749,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$2,100,000
Lexington County, SC
$160,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bel Air, MD
$949,000
Idaho
$175,000
Georgia
$595,000
Shasta County, CA
$150,000
Killeen, TX
$35,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$1,600,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$150,000
Minnesota
$2,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bibb County, GA
$29,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$68,000
Pennsylvania
$269,000
Phoenix, CA
$149,800
Orange County, FL
$746,636
Harris County, TX
$1,500,000
Westchester County, NY
$525,000
Monmouth County, NJ
$59,900
Texas
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $333,521
Robertson County, TX
$499,700
Leesburg, FL
$100,000
Minnesota
$125,000
Michigan
$2,000,000
Steve Anderson
Anderson Commercial Group
Serving Milwaukee County, WI
It begins with understanding our client. Learning about your business and its objectives is the first step in tailoring a strategy to meet your needs. We combine state-of-the-art technology and years of experience to bring you vital and current market information. Whether our assignment is for real estate disposition, acquisition, landlord/tenant representation, investment or property management, our aim is to deliver results. As effective negotiators, we will streamline your transaction process. Our endeavor over the years to bring integrity as well as a high level of ethics and professionalism, has resulted in strong long term client and customer relationships.
Sarasota County, FL
$399,000
Pierce County, WA
$1,500,000
Greenville County, SC
$160,000
Anchorage, AK
$185,000
Norfolk County, MA
$1,800,000
Hartford County, CT
$175,000
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. |
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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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