Battle Creek, MI
$5,999,999
Battle Creek, MI
$5,999,999
South Haven, MI
Escanaba, MI
Spokane, WA
$550,000
Milwaukee, WI
$495,000
Lancaster, SC
$1,200,000
Pine County, MN
Hermosa Beach, CA
Snohomish County, WA
$2,800,000
Grays Harbor County, WA
$5,100,000
Lisbon, NH
$589,000
Snohomish County, WA
San Joaquin County, CA
$300,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$950,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,290,000
Evart, MI
$169,000
Kevin Call
Kelly & Call Business Brokerage
Serving Coconino County, AZ
Kevin Call is a principal at Kelly & Call commercial, specializing in business and commercial property brokerage across Northern Arizona. With over 30 years of CPA experience, Kevin serves as a strategic advisor to business sellers and buyers, guiding them through the often-complex process of completing successful business sale transactions. He works closely with owners, buyers, attorneys, bankers, CPAs, brokers and other transaction decision makers to help consummate a wide variety of mergers and acquisitions in a number of industries. Kevin also represents business owners, investors, landlords and tenants in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of commercial real estate. Working closely with business owners, Kevin develops exit strategies that allow them to move forward with their lives and/or careers, after having run a successful business. He also works with buyers who are seeking to start down a new path by acquiring a new business. Having owned and operated companies in the retail, restaurant, convenience store and hospitality industries, Kevin understands business from the viewpoint of both the owner and entrepreneur. His operational and ownership experience allows him to advise business owners on how to maximize their company’s value. His lifelong knowledge and experience in the Northern Arizona market have enabled him to work with and sell a wide variety of business types, including hospitality, retail, tourism, restaurants, convenience stores, construction, fueling stations and franchises. .
Nassau County, NY
$1,750,000
Littleton, NH
$600,000
Tulare County, CA
$1,650,000
Tillamook, OR
$449,000
Rockaway Beach, OR
$339,000
Nassau County, NY
$1,575,000
Columbus, GA
$150,000
Leominster, MA
Spokane, WA
$1,600,000
Yemassee, SC
Little Rock, AR
$2,500,000
Madisonville, KY
$299,000
Sylacauga, AL
Taylor, MI
$1,500,000
Sunapee, NH
$395,000
Paris, TX
$995,000
Grays Harbor County, WA
$2,100,000
Chicago, IL
$3,500,000
Frisco, TX
Park Falls, WI
$99,900
Kelowna, BC
Montgomery, TX
$950,000
Nolan County, TX
$1,000,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$1,200,000
Jacksonville, FL
$89,900
Bay City, TX
$258,000
Baltimore, MD
$949,500
Portsmouth, VA
$1,100,000
Daniel Lannon RPh
Pharmacy Consulting Broker Services
Serving Washington County, MN
After graduating from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Dan Lannon became a pharmacy owner at the age of 25. During his career as a pharmacist, Dan started, owned, or operated 11 independent retail pharmacies until selling his last store in 2007. Dan became a licensed business broker in 2008. He has personally sold more than 200 pharmacies all across the United States. Dan is a fully licensed and insured business broker and is the Senior Pharmacy Consultant and Senior Pharmacy Broker for Pharmacy Consulting Broker Services. Dan’s strengths are in his firsthand knowledge of the pharmacy industry, his proven marketing programs, his highly effective negotiating skills, and his great attention to detail. Having been on each side of the negotiating table, both as a pharmacy owner and a pharmacy consultant and broker, Dan has proven to be an invaluable asset when you decide to buy or sell a pharmacy.
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
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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