Branford, CT
$398,500
Branford, CT
$398,500
Saint Paul, MN
$3,250,000
Georgia
$4,000,000
Georgia
$3,300,000
Georgia
$4,500,000
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
Jennefer Taylor
Transworld Buisness Advisors of Columbus
Serving Franklin County, OH
Ohio’s #1 Business Brokerage Firm Backed by the world’s largest business brokerage network, Transworld Business Advisors of West Central Ohio delivers unmatched results for Main Street and Middle Market sellers. We combine global reach with deep local expertise to help business owners confidentially sell, scale, or transition their companies with confidence.
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
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
South Dakota
$2,900,000
Rockwood, PA
$1,400,000
Arkansas County, AR
$750,000
Tyngsboro, MA
Cook County, IL
$2,300,000
Tim Salmonsen
Keller Williams Realty
Serving Benton County, AR
The Salmonsen Group Realtors Team consists of 8 members specializing in commercial sales & leasing, residential properties and land. We are part of KW Commerecial and Keller Williams Market Pro Realty. The owner and team lead, Tim Salmonsen, his son Ben, and team of dedicated professionals that work hard help make the Salmonsen Group Realtors Team the #1 Commercial Team in NWA. Tim is active in many non-profit organizations and fundraisers that support local causes and charities. Tim Salmonsen, his family and team are passionate about real estate and you reaching your real estate goals! Keller Williams Market Pro Realty Mission Statement: Our philosophy is simple: clients come first. We pledge to be in constant communication with our clients, keeping them fully informed throughout the entire buying or selling process. We believe that if you’re not left with an amazing experience, we haven’t done our job. We don’t measure success through achievements or awards, but through the satisfaction of our clients.
Minnesota
$1,500,000
Madera County, CA
$5,900,000
Fresno County, CA
$5,400,000
Gig Harbor, WA
$1,250,000
Detroit, MI
$750,000
Palo Alto, CA
$25,000,000
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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