Rockwood, PA
$1,400,000
Rockwood, PA
$1,400,000
Arkansas County, AR
$750,000
Tyngsboro, MA
Cook County, IL
$2,300,000
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
Baltimore, MD
$500,000
Milwaukee, WI
Mckeesport, PA
$1,200,000
Johnston, SC
$249,000
Alameda County, CA
$7,500,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$3,995,000
Tom Morse
Transworld Business Advisors of Eastern NC
Serving Carteret County, NC
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors focuses on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development. Transworld Business Advisors is the largest and fastest growing Business Brokerage and M&A firm in the world: * 40th year in business * 10,000 businesses sold * 750+ advisors worldwide * 250+ offices worldwide * Over 400,000 pre-qualified and unique buyer list in our database
San Joaquin County, CA
$7,600,000
Tulare County, CA
$7,500,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$9,300,000
Houston, TX
$1,650,000
Cincinnati, OH
$415,000
Pacific County, WA
$1,860,000
Philadelphia, PA
$359,000
Tulsa, OK
$1,350,000
Homer, LA
$585,000
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Kern County, CA
$10,200,000
Walsenburg, CO
$474,900
Orleans County, NY
$650,000
Arkansas
$800,000
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
$6,700,000
Lake Worth Beach, FL
$2,750,000
Harrisburg, PA
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Flowery Branch, GA
$6,250,000
Kane County, IL
$1,500,000
Minnesota
$1,100,000
Monmouth, NJ
North Little Rock, AR
$800,000
Depew, NY
$549,000
Phillips, WI
$299,000
Tyler, TX
$2,450,000
Los Angeles, CA
Jerry Stapel
Avanti Way
Serving Miami-Dade County, FL
Avanti Way has been in business for over 35 years, brokered over 15,000 transactions and closed over $600MM in sales. Our Business Brokerage department was established in 2012 and currently has professionals that have 50+ years of combined experienced. We specialize in Business Brokerage and Commercial Real Estate. Our team of experts are ready to help you buy or sell your business.
Harrisburg, PA
$1,200,000
North Jackson, OH
$1,100,000
North Versailles, PA
West Seneca, NY
Walsenburg, CO
$300,000
Doswell, VA
$700,000
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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