Pinellas County, FL
$525,000
Pinellas County, FL
$525,000
Red Bank, NJ
$445,000
Morristown, NJ
$1,000,000
Billerica, MA
$35,000
Wilmington, NC
$375,000
Riverside County, CA
$425,000
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000
Oakland, CA
$399,000
Burbank, CA
$49,000
Collin County, TX
$750,000
Saint Augustine, FL
$459,000
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000
Missoula County, MT
$150,000
Michael Weisbeck
Sunbelt Business Advisor of North Dakota
Serving Burleigh County, ND
Sunbelt Business of North Dakota specializing in business mergers, acquisitions, and valuations. It is part of the worldwide Sunbelt Network of over 200 offices. Sunbelt specializes in small and medium size privately held companies with a particular emphasis on manufacturing, distribution and select business-to-business service industries. Sunbelt is dedicated to providing clients with confidential and professional representation and assisting them in achieving their business objective.
San Diego, CA
$40,000
Williamson County, TN
$85,000
West Hollywood, CA
$340,000
Lock Haven, PA
Wesley Chapel, FL
$325,000
Denver, CO
$30,000
Sacramento, CA
$485,000
Malvern, PA
$609,000
Asheville, NC
$280,000
Santa Ana, CA
$199,888
Woodbridge, VA
$150,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$750,000
Los Angeles, CA
$175,000
Cape Coral, FL
$475,000
Hobbs, NM
$150,000
Pacific City, OR
$100,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$275,000
Darby, PA
$295,000
Jacksonville, FL
$22,000
Somerset County, NJ
$850,000
South Richmond Hill, NY
$2,000,000
Fairfield, CA
$45,000
Indiana
$99,000
Alhambra, CA
$95,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$120,000
Suffolk County, MA
$550,000
Citrus County, FL
$345,000
West New York, NJ
$425,000
RAJESH BHATIA
Reputed Brokerage
Serving Dallas County, TX
We are the Commercial Real Estate Brokerage in locating business opportunities for our buyers and sellers. Built upon a strong foundation, we are highly regarded throughout the DFW and surrounding areas for our unwavering commitment to quality process of buying and selling businesses. If you’re thinking of selling or buying a business in Texas or Oklahoma, we are your company who strive to bring your the best opportunities.
Boone, NC
$125,000
Gruetli Laager, TN
$449,000
Diamond Bar, CA
$250,000
Honolulu, HI
$80,000
Westfield, IN
$55,000
St. Petersburg, FL
$75,000
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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