Peoria, IL
$1,800,000
Peoria, IL
$1,800,000
Clermont, FL
$3,100,000
Orland, IN
$224,900
Lakewood, CO
$4,200,000
Wayne County, MI
$1,300,000
Jacksonville, FL
$1,795,000
Nassau County, NY
$875,000
Nassau County, NY
$850,000
Baton Rouge, LA
$650,000
Matawan, NJ
$1,075,000
Atlanta, GA
$1,490,000
Branford, CT
$398,500
Saint Paul, MN
$3,250,000
Georgia
$4,000,000
Georgia
$3,300,000
Georgia
$4,500,000
Britt Clas
Earned Exits Business Brokers
Serving Denver County, CO
The national experts for selling companies with $1M-$40M in revenue in 17+ industries. The Earned Exits Team goes beyond just maximum value and brings you the most meaningful value. We know firsthand that selling your business for “maximum value” is much more than price. Together, we get to know you to discover what is most meaningful to you at deal closing and for your life beyond the business. In addition to sales price, our knowledge of: how to take care of employee, customer and vendor relationships; your role in the future of the business; fit with the buyer; your reputation and legacy; tax advantages; protecting your confidential information at the various stages of the sales process; deal points such a cash at closing; and speed of closing will lead to the most meaningful sale for you.
Mesa, WA
$450,000
Walla Walla, WA
$1,500,000
Philadelphia, PA
$1,050,000
Detroit, MI
$900,000
Monroe County, MI
$695,000
Sheridan, OR
$450,000
Oxford, MI
Kingston, PA
$335,000
Bibb County, GA
$1,590,000
Queenstown, MD
Troy, MI
Salida, CO
$1,450,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$9,500,000
Deerwood, MN
$399,000
Dundalk, MD
$425,000
Youngsville, NC
$799,000
Oakland, CA
Flagler County, FL
Eastpointe, MI
$999,999
Las Vegas, NV
$1,875,000
Haddon Township, NJ
$700,000
Cheyenne, WY
Queenstown, MD
Fredonia, NY
$4,200,000
Cook County, IL
$2,700,000
Jacksonville, FL
$5,500,000
Mentone, CA
$2,750,000
Bedford Hills, NY
$999,500
Jason Kullman
We Sell Restaurants
Serving Collin County, TX
We Sell Restaurants is the nation’s largest business broker franchise focused exclusively on the sale of restaurants. With 20 years of experience, we have helped buy, sell and lease more hospitality locations nationwide than any other brand. We Sell Restaurants has carved an unparalleled niche in the industry as the nation's leading and only business broker franchise focused on restaurants. Formed over two decades ago, We Sell Restaurants is a vibrant and innovative company that operates in 45 states nationwide and delivers on the founder's vision to Sell More Restaurants Than Anyone Else. PERIOD. Our team achieves that mission by sharing a common set of core values that include: We know that Every Day is Game Day and We Act Accordingly We Treat Each Other, Our Clients and Internal Clients by the Golden Rule We Act with Integrity and Only Make Agreements We Are Willing and Able to Keep We Are the Brand and are Passionate about Sales Results We Create a Customer Service Experience Worth Sharing With top-flight experience crafted over decades of selling restaurants, along with previous expertise working in small businesses and in senior leadership roles for a Big 5 Accounting firm and a major Fortune 100 company, We Sell Restaurants leadership has deep financial, branding and marketing experience in restaurants, and small and big business. This collective experience allowed them to take the fragmented brokerage market and build a specialized practice for selling only restaurants with a systemic approach never before seen in the industry. We Sell Restaurants has recruited an experienced leadership team with experience spanning decades in business brokerage, franchise sales and customer service and operations.
Kaufman, TX
$1,690,000
Gaylord, MI
Rock County, WI
$750,000
Jacksonville, FL
$1,995,000
Bronx, NY
$2,200,000
Jacksonville, FL
$2,400,000
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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