Doswell, VA
$700,000
Doswell, VA
$700,000
Lewis County, WA
$1,900,000
Missouri
$1,150,000
Little Rock, AR
$975,000
Fresno, CA
$1,950,000
Kings County, CA
$18,000,000
Monmouth County, NJ
Palm Beach County, FL
Walsenburg, CO
$299,000
Port Orford, OR
$475,000
Newport News, VA
$100,000
West Bloomfield, MI
Craig County, OK
$1,350,000
Berlin, NJ
$550,000
Angola, IN
$398,500
Dallas County, TX
$1,400,000
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.
Lake Worth, FL
$2,890,000
Bexar County, TX
$4,900,000
East Tawas, MI
$100,000
Alma, MI
$500,000
Flint, MI
$700,000
Wayne County, MI
$1,900,000
San Bernardino, CA
$3,750,000
Bridgeport, CT
$1,650,000
San Antonio, TX
$5,800,000
Colchester, CT
$695,000
Dallas, TX
$850,000
Minneapolis, MN
$165,000
Mount Pleasant, SC
Oregon
$895,000
Crandall, TX
$2,890,000
Hudson, NY
$1,590,000
Rockford, IL
$850,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$2,100,000
Daytona Beach, FL
$2,200,000
Kimball, MI
$199,000
Clinton Township, MI
$650,000
Royal Oak, MI
Oakland County, MI
$579,000
Austell, GA
$6,000,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$700,000
La Veta, CO
$245,000
Rose Bud, AR
$275,000
Hope, AR
$180,000
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.
Los Angeles, CA
$5,200,000
Fort Lee, NJ
$4,500,000
Atlanta, GA
$2,695,000
Hudson, FL
Federal Heights, CO
$900,000
Hugo, MN
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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