Tulare County, CA
$3,300,000
Tulare County, CA
$3,300,000
Panorama City, CA
$300,000
Seattle, WA
$448,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Phoenix, AZ
$2,495,000
Thurston County, WA
$950,000
Grays Harbor County, WA
$500,000
Tulsa, OK
$1,100,000
Thurston County, WA
$600,000
Somerville, MA
$180,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bristol County, MA
$900,000
Willimantic, CT
$179,900
Tuscola County, MI
$420,000
Manassas, VA
$290,000
Haywood County, NC
$800,000
St. Louis County, MO
$200,000
St. Louis County, MO
$200,000
Justin Sandridge
Serving Anson County, NC
Murphy Business Sales – Charlotte | Practical Guidance. Proven Results. At Murphy Business Sales – Charlotte, we specialize in guiding business owners through the often complex process of selling small to mid-sized privately held businesses. Our approach is hands-on, transparent, and grounded in real-world experience. Every business is unique, and so is every transaction. That’s why we take the time to understand our clients’ goals—whether they’re maximizing the value of a lifetime of work or planning for a thoughtful exit. We work closely with owners to position their companies effectively, maintain confidentiality, and manage negotiations with professionalism and care. With a focus on integrity and responsiveness, our goal is to deliver a smooth, informed process from the first meeting to the closing table. We don’t overpromise or push. We believe in building trust, offering honest insight, and keeping our clients informed every step of the way. If you’re considering selling your business, we’re here to help with straightforward guidance and reliable support backed by experience.
Lilburn, GA
$179,000
New Jersey
$1,400,000
East Bethel, MN
$375,000
Essex County, MA
$287,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$400,000
Houston, TX
$200,000
Tarrant County, TX
$400,000
Buffalo, NY
$595,000
North Myrtle Beach, SC
$99,000
Maysville, KY
$2,900,000
Ukiah, CA
$1,890,000
Suffolk County, NY
$429,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$239,000
Grant County, WA
$1,700,000
Rhode Island
$1,800,000
Bristol County, RI
$3,500,000
Tarrant County, TX
$6,000,000
Champaign, IL
$585,000
Henderson County, IL
$299,000
Henderson County, IL
$349,000
Louisa County, IA
$419,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$699,000
Rosemead, CA
$59,000
Bradford County, PA
$277,000
Hialeah, FL
$295,000
New York, NY
$750,000
Denver County, CO
$95,000
Queens, NY
$1,900,000
David Glickman
Keystone Real Estate Advisors
Serving Allegheny County, PA
The restaurant scene in Pittsburgh has improved dramatically over the past fifteen years, culminating with Zagat naming Pittsburgh as “America’s Hottest Food City.” …And the Pittsburgh restaurant landscape was substantially shaped by KRE’s David Glickman, having done hundreds of bar & restaurant deals over decades of unrivaled food service real estate work. KRE offers an unparalleled full range of services for national, regional, independent and franchised food & beverage operators including extremely in-depth market information and off-market locations. KRE represent bars and restaurants at NO CHARGE, as our brokers get paid by simply sharing commissions with other agents. Our restaurant clients LOVE US because we add value to their operations and secure better deals for them- all at no cost.
Denver, CO
$499,950
Texas
$2,250,000
King County, WA
$2,950,000
Brooklyn, NY
$3,400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaumont, CA
$3,000,000
New York, NY
$449,000
Grocery stores and supermarkets listed and sold on BizBuySell are largely neighborhood-centric retail businesses that provide a convenient and accessible place for consumers to purchase food and essential household goods. Unlike larger chain supermarkets, these stores often focus on providing a curated selection of fresh produce, meats, dairy, bakery items, packaged foods, and everyday necessities tailored to the local community's needs.
If you are looking to buy or sell a grocery store or supermarket, it is important to have some context on pricing, valuation, and financial performance of these businesses. Below we have aggregated listing data of these stores, surfaced key financial metrics, and derived valuation multiples.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
338 |
Median Asking Price |
$699,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$1,600,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$220,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Grocery Store & Supermarket Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.26 |
2.06 |
Median |
0.40 |
2.92 |
Upper Quartile |
0.56 |
4.07 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Grocery Store & Supermarket Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a grocery store or supermarket?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a grocery store business in the U.S. is approximately $699,000.
How much do store owners earn?
On average, grocery store owners report median annual sales of $1,600,000 and annual owner earnings of $220,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a grocery store or supermarket business?
Valuing a grocery store or supermarket business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, and growth. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Supermarket and grocery store revenue multiples typically range from 0.26 to 0.56, with the median at 0.40. Earnings multiples range from 2.06 to 4.07, with the median at 2.92. These values suggest a typical supermarket or grocery store business will sell for around 0.4 times its annual revenue, and 2.92 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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