Texas
$1,499,000
Texas
$1,499,000
Baltimore City County, MD
$250,000
Rehoboth Beach, DE
$48,000
Miami, FL
$1,700,000
Asheville, NC
$75,000
Cutler Bay, FL
$350,000
Brooklyn, NY
$65,000
Wisconsin
$1,100,000
Maine
$1,500,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$699,000
Prince George's County, MD
$400,000
Philadelphia, PA
$65,000
Phillips, WI
$249,000
Pleasanton, CA
$275,000
Indiana
Martin County, FL
$295,000
Kayla Marling
Shai · Hess Commercial Real Estate
Serving Licking County, OH
Shai Commercial Real Estate Ltd. was started in March 2003. Our founder, J. Park Shai III, established the real estate firm after working with Anderson Layman Company for over seven years. In July 2015, Brandon Hess joined the firm after serving 15 years in the food distribution industry. In 2018, Hess obtained his broker’s license and partnered with Shai forming Shai · Hess Commercial Real Estate, LLC. Today, we are 100% dedicated to commercial real estate within: Brokerage, Development and Management. Our team of agents focuses on office, industrial, retail, flex, multi-family and land across the state of Ohio. At Shai · Hess we are committed to these core values: Confidentiality, Loyalty, Communication and Trust. Unlike most real estate companies, Shai · Hess operates as a full functioning team allowing all of our agents to work for the company’s clients. When we list a property, it is not listed with an individual, it is listed with the whole Shai · Hess Team. We are welcoming new clients and look forward to servicing all your real estate needs.
Bexar County, TX
$130,000
Luzerne County, PA
$70,000
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Binghamton, NY
$2,999,000
Fairfield, NJ
$140,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$200,000
Utah
$25,000
Rochester, NY
$99,000
Nashville, IN
$75,000
Bolivar County, MS
$467,000
Ohio
$4,500,000
Memphis, TN
$75,000
Miami Gardens, FL
$75,000
Idaho
$3,800,000
Jacksonville, NC
$75,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$75,000
Dallas County, TX
$550,000
Tampa, FL
$525,000
Bonner County, ID
$325,000
Phoenix, AZ
$1,500,000
Baltimore County, MD
$149,000
Glendale, AZ
$165,000
Doral, FL
$480,000
Washington, DC
$950,000
Texas
$165,000
Atlanta, GA
$75,000
Brooklyn, NY
$700,000
South Carolina
$750,000
Charlotte, NC
$300,000
John Lindner
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Manhattan
Serving New York County, NY
Looking for businesses for sale in New York or want to sell your existing business? Sunbelt is the place to go to buy or sell a business. Sunbelt is the world’s largest business brokerage firm. Sunbelt Business Brokers Of Manhattan, located in New York, NY, is one of approximately 300 licensed Sunbelt offices worldwide. Sunbelt Business Brokers Of Manhattan has an extensive network that will enable you to find your dream business. Based on your industry and location, Sunbelt professionals will search thousands of business-for-sale listings to find the business for you. Once an acquisition target is determined, our Sunbelt professionals will walk you through the negotiation and acquisition process.
Wildwood City, NJ
$75,000
Sioux City, IA
$50,000
Orlando, FL
$75,000
Shelby County, TN
$197,000
Suffolk County, NY
$95,000
Wayne County, MI
$349,000
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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