Saint Petersburg, FL
$525,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
$525,000
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Tarzana, CA
$159,999
Richmond County, NY
$1,500,000
Hialeah, FL
$1
San Bruno, CA
$79,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$99,000
Bergen County, NJ
$260,000
Palm Beach, FL
$225,000
Merced, CA
$35,000
Delaware County, PA
$400,000
Bibb County, GA
$200,000
Pasco County, FL
$495,000
Wausau, WI
$87,500
Miami Beach, FL
$350,000
Bergen County, NJ
$5,000,000
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Kissimmee, FL
$70,000
Suffolk County, NY
$350,000
Manatee County, FL
$575,000
Tallahassee, FL
$329,000
Rochester Hills, MI
$575,000
Alpharetta, GA
$120,000
Somerset County, NJ
$70,000
Utica, NY
$420,420
Walnut, CA
$160,000
Berks County, PA
$195,000
Sandwich, MA
$20,000
Prince George's County, MD
$800,000
Burlington County, NJ
$1,600,000
Westminster, CA
$199,000
Camden County, NJ
$140,000
Miami, FL
$225,000
Tampa, FL
$235,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$225,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$700,000
Pinellas County, FL
$500,000
Sacramento, CA
$150,000
New York, NY
$549,000
Martin County, FL
$130,000
Beaufort County, SC
$20,000
Nassau County, NY
$5,555
Kent County, MI
$135,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Orange County, FL
$50,000
Alex Sanchez
Realty One Group
Serving Orange County, CA
Volusia County, FL
$325,000
Margate, FL
$69,000
Seminole County, FL
$125,000
Hollywood, FL
$135,000
Brooklyn, NY
$110,000
Columbus, OH
$1
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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