South Yarmouth, MA
$279,000
South Yarmouth, MA
$279,000
Rochester, NY
$250,000
Peoria, IL
$130,900
Nassau County, NY
$288,000
Miami, FL
$995,000
Champaign, IL
$499,000
Kendall County, IL
$375,000
Greene County, MO
$1,700,000
Miami, FL
$450,000
Philadelphia, PA
$1,400,000
Houston, TX
$350,000
Wilkes Barre, PA
$190,000
Baltimore, MD
$53,000
El Paso, TX
$53,000
Anchorage, AK
$700,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$53,000
Christine McDannell
The Magnolia Firm
Serving San Diego County, CA
The Magnolia Firm is an M&A advisory built by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. We specialize in privately owned businesses with strong brand value and real momentum.
Fort Worth, TX
$53,000
San Antonio, TX
$53,000
Bainbridge Island, WA
$499,000
Montana
$494,000
Wake County, NC
$325,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Helen, GA
$1,300,000
Camden County, NJ
$295,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lancaster County, PA
$925,000
Frederick County, MD
$287,717
York County, PA
$330,000
Brooklyn, NY
$700,000
Santa Fe, NM
$850,000
Olive Branch, MS
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Nassau County, NY
$1,999,999
Austin, TX
$259,900
Atlantic County, NJ
$600,000
Montgomery County, MD
$150,000
Nacogdoches County, TX
$197,700
Miami-Dade County, FL
$325,000
Tarrant, AL
$700,000
San Jose, CA
$147,500
Frederick, MD
$425,000
Sandy Springs, GA
$670,000
Oak Park, MI
$1,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,699,000
Coastal Bc, BC
$1,158,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Dakota
$5,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$2,400,000
Gary Jacobs
Transworld Business Advisors of Westchester North
Serving Westchester County, NY
Transworld Business Advisors of Westchester North is a Business Brokerage, Transaction Advisory, and Performance Improvement firm. We are a regionally focused affiliate of the world's largest Business Brokerage, M&A Transaction, and Franchise Consulting business with over 2,000 brokers and agents, over 50,000 listings, and the largest database of buyers in the US. Our team lives, works, and is well known and respected in the Northern NY Metropolitan area. We focus on serving small to mid sized businesses. We guide and work closely with sellers and buyers throughout the full valuation, listing, matching, negotiating, financing, closing and transition process. We work on a success fee basis, for seller representation, and are paid only when the transaction closes.
Mobile, AL
$50,000
Fresno, CA
$80,000
Eastland County, TX
$297,700
Hobart, IN
$140,000
Maine
$995,000
Dallas, TX
$425,000
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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