Provo, UT
$149,995
Provo, UT
$149,995
Nassau County, NY
$350,000
Florida International Univ, FL
$2,800,000
Kennett Square, PA
$245,000
Loganville, GA
$129,000
Rockford, IL
$700,000
Maine
$600,000
Maine
$2,675,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$1,900,000
Indianapolis, IN
$230,225
Norwalk, OH
$20,000
Broward County, FL
$1,000,000
Hudson County, NJ
$320,000
Cleveland, OH
$56,000
Queens, NY
$1,500,000
Philadelphia, PA
$60,000
Aaron Pfeffer
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Peachtree City, GA
$6,700,000
Canton, GA
$120,000
Los Angeles, CA
$398,000
King County, WA
$189,000
Orlando, FL
$150,000
Orlando, FL
$149,000
Franklin, TN
$1,147,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$4,400,000
Columbia County, WI
$1,200,000
Houston, TX
$59,500
Trinidad, CO
$399,000
Cincinnati, OH
$154,900
Littleton, CO
$1,300,000
Boca Raton, FL
$25,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$225,000
San Francisco County, CA
$199,000
Highland, IN
$70,000
Los Angeles, CA
$700,000
Bergen County, NJ
$425,000
Memphis, TN
$850,000
Columbus, GA
$2,100,000
Seminole, FL
$200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oakland County, MI
$898,000
Fayetteville, NC
$799,000
North Miami Beach, FL
$360,000
Howard County, MD
$45,000
Minnesota
$365,000
San Jose, CA
$65,000
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
Columbia, SC
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palacios, TX
$950,000
Lake Havasu City, AZ
$200,000
Naperville, IL
$127,950
Nassau County, NY
$129,000
Anderson County, TX
$55,000
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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