Cumming, GA
$611,500
Cumming, GA
$611,500
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
Dan Duffin
Fusion Business Brokers
Serving St. Louis County, MO
Fusion Business Brokers utilizes a fully integrated process that helps our clients fully understand all of their business sale or purchase options. Our approach starts with a totally confidential and in-depth planning session so that our clients are fully prepared to make the best decision regarding a sale or acquisition. We work with businesses across all industry sectors, and of any size. Most of all, we understand that it is critical that your transaction be handled by experts. Fusion Business Brokers is comprised of the most experienced and successful business brokers in the St. Louis market. With an aggregate of nearly half a century of brokering in the area we are in a position to know the safest and most effective methods to buy or sell a business. Our brokers have an unparalleled track record of success which can mean a better chance of helping you achieve your goals. We are happy to answer any questions about these activities including pricing and valuation issues, exit strategies, business financing or any other subjects related to the purchase or sale of a business. We encourage you to visit the many informative areas of this website. Don’t hesitate to call us today.
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
Decatur, AL
$1,850,000
Chattahoochee, FL
$150,000
Duluth, GA
Washtenaw County, MI
$1,825,000
Minneapolis, MN
$850,000
Kelowna, BC
Kelowna, BC
Kelowna, BC
Phillips, WI
$399,000
Phillips, WI
$199,500
Tarrytown, NY
$200,000
Sagamore, MA
$2,100,000
Clayton, OK
$269,000
Phillips, WI
$375,000
Phillips, WI
$115,000
David Kendall
SVN Marinas
Serving Palm Beach County, FL
SVN Marinas is a leading National marina and marine business advisor & broker. With co-locations in Palm Beach and Cape Cod, SVN Marinas is able to transact specialty marina and marine businesses throughout the U.S.
Ward, AR
$300,000
Apache Junction, AZ
$1,500,000
Dallas, TX
$1,650,000
Cody, WY
$1,350,000
Waukesha, WI
Garland, TX
$4,650,000
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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