Miami, FL
$165,000
Miami, FL
$165,000
Chester, PA
$280,000
Alabama
$50,000
Glendale, AZ
$200,000
Lodi, NJ
$399,999
West Orange, NJ
$500,000
Burbank, CA
$289,850
Monroe County, MI
$300,000
Hackensack, NJ
$465,000
Cambridge, MA
$95,000
Manatee County, FL
$749,000
Detroit, MI
$60,000
Saint Augustine, FL
Mays Landing, NJ
$125,000
District of Columbia, DC
$75,000
Woodland Park, NJ
$599,000
Johanne Sharp-Sermania
Transworld Business Advisors of Philadelphia Main Line & South Jersey
Serving Delaware County, PA
For over forty-five years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses and commercial real estate. Today Transworld Business Advisors is a global network of brokers offering a turnkey solution for those that want to build a solid business and future for themselves while maintaining a balanced quality of life. With our comprehensive training programs, full marketing support, and local field support, you won't have to start from scratch. Our trained experts and mentors will help you every step of the way.
Genesee County, MI
$315,000
Hoboken, NJ
$450,000
Clark County, NV
$69,000
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
$175,000
Mays Landing, NJ
$175,000
Clermont, FL
$315,000
Orange County, FL
$615,000
Lee County, FL
Miami-Dade County, FL
Osceola County, FL
$380,000
Sarasota County, FL
$550,000
Upper Darby, PA
$270,000
Jobstown, NJ
$175,000
Lodi, NJ
$500,000
Washington, DC
$265,000
Pinellas County, FL
$540,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$250,000
St. Johns County, FL
$700,000
Manatee County, FL
$600,000
Lackawanna County, PA
$80,000
Jacksonville, FL
Philadelphia, PA
Bridgewater, NJ
$675,000
Bellmawr, NJ
$185,000
Sewell, NJ
$295,000
Warren County, NJ
$225,000
Bergen County, NJ
$675,000
Pine Plains, NY
$1,100,000
Young Kim
Hana Realty & Investment
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
With a decade of experience in business and commercial real estate transactions, I specialize in guiding clients through successful business acquisitions, investment property purchases, and owner-user opportunities across Southern California. I’ve personally worked with more than 500 restaurant operators and business owners, delivering tailored advisory and brokerage services to meet their goals. As a licensed Realtor® and experienced consultant with a background in finance, I understand the numbers, the market, and most importantly—what it takes to close deals. My focus is always on protecting my clients’ interests, maximizing value, and fighting for what’s fair in every negotiation. Whether you’re buying a high-performing restaurant, selling your business, or investing in a retail or mixed-use property, I bring hands-on knowledge and an aggressive approach to get the job done. Fluent in English and Korean, I also help bridge the gap for Korean-speaking business owners and investors navigating U.S. real estate and business markets.
Broward County, FL
$325,000
Atlantic County, NJ
$115,000
Latonia, KY
$295,000
Nottingham, MD
$150,000
Rochester, MI
$370,000
Philadelphia, PA
$59,000
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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