Baltimore, MD
$949,500
Baltimore, MD
$949,500
Portsmouth, VA
$1,100,000
Orange, VA
$175,000
Jefferson County, OR
$4,200,000
Ruidoso, NM
$2,500,000
Thurston County, WA
$9,200,000
Canton, OH
$185,000
Redford Twp, MI
$849,000
Green Bay, WI
$495,000
Pleasant Valley, NY
$375,000
Pasadena, TX
$1,500,000
Lake County, IL
$799,000
Madera County, CA
$3,950,000
Garibaldi, OR
$795,000
Fillmore, CA
$4,999,000
Cumming, GA
$611,500
Tom Morse
Transworld Business Advisors of Eastern NC
Serving Carteret County, NC
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors focuses on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development. Transworld Business Advisors is the largest and fastest growing Business Brokerage and M&A firm in the world: * 40th year in business * 10,000 businesses sold * 750+ advisors worldwide * 250+ offices worldwide * Over 400,000 pre-qualified and unique buyer list in our database
Delaware County, IN
Hebo, OR
$599,000
Detroit, MI
$1,250,000
Los Angeles, CA
Bellmawr, NJ
$450,000
Mount Pleasant, MI
$699,999
Gaylord, MI
$399,999
Battle Creek, MI
California
Englewood, NJ
Washington, DC
$1,700,000
Kitsap County, WA
$1,000,000
Wayne County, MI
$780,000
Milton, FL
$6,200,000
Houston, TX
Pontiac, MI
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Jackson, MS
$749,000
Lyon, MS
$3,800,000
Salida, CO
$600,000
Castle Rock, CO
Thurston County, WA
$4,100,000
Estes Park, CO
$1,111,000
Miami, FL
$2,500,000
Rye, NY
$5,000,000
Bangor, ME
Little Rock, AR
$600,000
Pine Bluff, AR
$75,000
Jeff CBI, CM&AP
Emerald Coast Business Intermediaries
Serving Okaloosa County, FL
Emerald Coast Business Intermediaries was formed to provide a new level of service for those looking to sell and buy businesses in the Florida Panhandle and South Alabama. Known as “The Business Owner’s Business Broker”, our intermediaries are trained to the highest professional standards. We have unique tools and processes to help people looking to sell or buy businesses with a national reach. The ECBI Team offers extensive knowledge of the current local market along with professional expertise to make buying or selling a business as smooth as possible for both Main Street and the larger Merger & Acquisition (M&A) transactions. Florida’s Emerald Coast, as well as the larger NW Florida and South Alabama market, is a booming area with a wealth of successful businesses. Our team offers extensive knowledge of the current market along with confidential and professional expertise to make selling or buying a business here a simple process.
Decatur, AL
$1,850,000
Chattahoochee, FL
$150,000
Duluth, GA
Washtenaw County, MI
$1,825,000
Minneapolis, MN
$850,000
Kelowna, BC
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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