Phoenix, AZ
$900,000
Phoenix, AZ
$900,000
Orange County, CA
$99,000
Placer County, CA
$550,000
Newport Beach, CA
$199,000
Bergen County, NJ
$950,000
Port Richey, FL
$300,000
Jacksonville, FL
$250,000
Warwick, RI
$4,420,000
Jacksonville, FL
$147,500
Addison, TX
$899,000
Tempe, AZ
$500,000
Tampa, FL
$400,000
Michigan
$2,150,000
Schaumburg, IL
$2,900,000
Arlington, TX
$400,000
Georgia
$290,000
Larry Hughes
The Hughes Group Inc.
Serving Oklahoma County, OK
My experience over the last 42 yrs is selling businesses in almost every industry including motorcycle dealerships, high precision machine shops, manufacturing, wholesale, and retail, and appraisal and valuations of similar businesses. We work with all our Clients advisors, including Attorney, CPA, Financial Advisor, Banker, Insurance professional, Consultant, etc, to help the owner put their business in a position to sell on their terms and for maximum value to either an inside purchaser (management, partner, or family member) or a 3rd party buyer. The goal is to maximize the owners personal wealth so they never have to worry if they will out live the proceeds of the sale. Specialties: Exit Planning,Business Sales, Acquisitions, Valuations, and Appraisals CALL US TODAY TO HELP YOU PLAN-AND ACHIEVE-YOUR SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS EXIT.
Louisville, KY
$48,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Missouri
$1,095,000
Phoenix, AZ
$1,290,000
Connecticut
$225,000
Huntsville, AL
$78,000
Chicago, IL
$1,500,000
St. Louis County, MO
$199,000
Manistee, MI
$399,000
Anaheim, CA
$225,000
Kalamazoo, MI
$100,000
Illinois
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oakland County, MI
$999,000
Oakland County, MI
$399,000
Philadelphia, PA
$375,000
St. Johns County, FL
$290,000
Maryland
$475,000
Los Angeles, CA
$289,000
Vermont, CA
$289,000
Aurora, CO
$140,000
Knox County, TN
$185,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$195,000
North Dakota
Cash Flow: $376,000
Sedgwick County, KS
$125,000
Ohio
Denver, CO
$324,675
Saint Louis, MO
$72,000
King County, WA
$360,000
Oakland County, MI
$649,000
Robert Uhland
Chicagoland Business Broker
Serving Cook County, IL
I specialize in healthcare, accounting, laboratories, and some business areas
Rego Park, NY
$395,000
Chester, PA
$650,000
Oakland County, MI
$649,000
Wilmington, NC
$250,000
Orange County, FL
$2,300,000
Bronx County, NY
$1,950,000
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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