Boston, MA
$249,999

Boston, MA
$249,999
Northridge, CA
$80,000

Santa Cruz County, AZ
$425,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Scranton, PA
$6,395,000
Boston, MA
$3,750,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lancaster County, PA
$575,000
Chicago, IL
$350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Camden County, NJ
$3,900,000
Beaver County, PA
$750,000
District of Columbia, DC
$550,000
Queens County, NY
$110,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Worcester County, MA
$499,000
Great Barrington, MA
$375,000
Council Bluffs, IA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $550,000
Philadelphia, PA
$890,000
Howard County, MD
$599,000
Geoffrey Warrell
LINK Business Fort Worth
Serving Tarrant County, TX
LINK Fort Worth LINK focuses on commercial business transactions in the Main Street Market. Our Business Brokers are highly trained and possess comprehensive business knowledge and specific industry expertise. LINK Enterprise specializes in high-net commercial business transactions in the Lower Middle Market. Our highly-qualified Enterprise professionals include former business owners and leaders, bankers, financial investors and advisors.
Mississippi
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,068,000
Columbus, OH
$1,500,000
Nassau County, NY
$285,000
Georgia
$8,500,000
Tennessee
$199,000
Flowood, MS
$1,075,000
Washington, DC
$850,000
Florence, SC
$93,700
Washington, DC
$987,000
Michigan
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $120,000
Detroit, KY
$123,900
Santa Fe, NM
$135,000
Ventura, CA
$575,000
Mesa, AZ
$79,000
Saint Paul, MN
$2,750,000
Philadelphia, PA
$310,000
Philadelphia, PA
$250,000
Santa Monica, CA
$249,000
Washington, DC
$189,000
San Bernardino, CA
$375,000
Portland, KY
$123,900
El Paso, NC
$128,750
San Lorenzo, CA
$249,000
Pennsylvania
$550,000
North Carolina
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $264,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Anne Arundel County, MD
$2,200,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$2,500,000
Denver County, CO
$80,000
Ajeet Singh
Ajeet Singh
Serving Macon County, IL
I AM DOING BROKERAGE SING 2007.I SOLD MORE THEN 500 BUSINESS.I WORK WITH CORPORATE CLIENTS LIKE ROAD RANGER,EMPIRE PETROLEUM,CROSS AMERICA PARTNER,KUM & GO.
San Diego County, CA
$398,000
Baton Rouge, MO
$143,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaumont, TX
$3,500,000
Mississippi
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $253,000
Ames, IA
$120,000
New York
$650,000
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
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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) |
|
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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