Warren County, NJ
$225,000

Warren County, NJ
$225,000
Bergen County, NJ
$675,000

Pine Plains, NY
$1,100,000

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
New York
$1,650,000
Philadelphia County, PA
$30,000
Philadelphia, PA
$169,000
South Plainfield, NJ
$375,000
Casa Grande, AZ
$36,000
Washington, DC
Philadelphia, PA
$69,000
Caden Bellew
Graystone International
Serving Dallas County, TX
Graystone International was founded to bring industry-leading services to our clients. Our consultants bring a collaborative strategy to maximize the potential opportunity on all listings, acquisitions, and consulting. This allows us to distinguish ourselves from competitors, with expertise covering multiple industries. Graystone International uses a highly tailored process in every transaction. Our first priority is establishing a strong two-way partnership with our clients. The next stage is defining potential acquirers, creating compelling marketing tactics, gathering and analyzing data, drawing in supplemental prospects, and capturing as much value as possible while minimizing risk. By guiding sellers through the complex M&A process with our specialized expertise, we are able to ensure that deals are successfully closed and that clients are completely satisfied with the end result.
Philadelphia, PA
$25,000
Adrian, MI
Galva, IL
$990,000
Glendora, NJ
$1,200,000
Philadelphia, PA
$750,000
Montebello, CA
$7,950,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,799,000
Allenton, WI
Kalamazoo County, MI
Kalamazoo County, MI
Ottawa County, MI
Fillmore, CA
$5,400,000
Skagit County, WA
$700,000
Randolph, WI
$299,900
Belleville, WI
$350,000
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
$1,000,000
Michigan
$2,250,000
Middletown, KY
Gallatin, TN
Kern County, CA
$1,800,000
Miami, FL
Perry, OH
$375,000
Kern County, CA
Stearns County, MN
Pinellas County, FL
$1,200,000
Marion County, OH
$400,000
Volusia County, FL
$1,200,000
Edgewood, MD
$1,690,000
Bart D. Natoli
ReMax Properties Plus
Serving Essex County, NJ
Licensed in 1987, Bart Natoli has been an effective Realtor in all areas of real estate. Specializing in commercial real estate, specifically in restaurant sale transactions. Bart has become well known in New Jersey as a top professional that can get the job done. Having grown up in the restaurant business, Bart understands every aspect of owning and operating a restaurant which allows for a full understanding of our clients’ needs.
Rockledge, FL
$2,200,000
Pontiac, MI
Saint Louis, MO
$2,400,000
Belvidere, IL
$860,000
Middlesex County, MA
Wisconsin
$1,200,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
4,722 |
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Median Asking Price |
$300,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$133,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Retail Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.79 |
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Median |
0.56 |
2.53 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.85 |
3.50 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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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