REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Trinidad, CO
$750,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Trinidad, CO
$750,000
Tennessee
$174,000
New Castle County, DE
$200,000
Suffolk County, NY
$165,000
Baltimore, MD
$8,450,000
Oakland County, MI
$275,000
Oakland County, MI
$275,000
Michigan
$599,000
Essex County, MA
$425,000
New York
$590,000
Shasta County, CA
$549,000
Boston, MA
$249,999
Northridge, CA
$80,000
Santa Cruz County, AZ
$425,000
District of Columbia, DC
$500,000
Tom Traina
EatZ & Associates
Serving Cook County, IL
EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 22 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants. We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments. Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant. Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant! Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses! WHAT SETS US APART: - We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling! - Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry - Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations - 22+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales - Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders - National Database of Prospective Buyers - Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database - Over 2,500 Businesses Sold
Maricopa County, AZ
$80,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Scranton, PA
$6,395,000
Boston, MA
$3,750,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lancaster County, PA
$575,000
Chicago, IL
$350,000
New York, NY
$175,000
Dutchess County, NY
$175,000
Beaver County, PA
$750,000
Hamilton County, OH
$1,000,000
District of Columbia, DC
$550,000
Pennsylvania
$2,150,000
Queens County, NY
$110,000
Great Barrington, MA
$375,000
Council Bluffs, IA
Cash Flow: $550,000
Philadelphia, PA
$990,000
Philadelphia, PA
$890,000
Howard County, MD
$599,000
Texas
Butte County, CA
$1,200,000
Mississippi
Columbus, OH
$1,500,000
Nassau County, NY
$285,000
Georgia
$8,500,000
Tennessee
$199,000
Flowood, MS
$1,075,000
Rochester, NY
$125,650
Washington, DC
$850,000
Florence, SC
$93,700
Sarah Khatri
Sailfish Equity Advisors
Serving Okaloosa County, FL
Sailfish Equity Advisors began over 25 years ago on the shores of Florida’s Emerald Coast. Originally founded as Destin Business Brokers, our firm has grown into one of Florida’s most respected names in business sales and M&A advisory. Today, we serve business owners across the state under three trusted brands: Destin Business Brokers – Our legacy brand serving the Emerald Coast since the beginning. South Walton Business Brokers – Focused on businesses in 30A, Miramar Beach, and surrounding areas. Sailfish Equity Advisors – Our statewide M&A brand for lower middle-market companies and strategic exits. While our names vary by region and service tier, our mission remains the same: helping business owners unlock maximum value from their life’s work. Under the leadership of Sarah and Rajiv Khatri, we’ve expanded our resources, reach, and results—while continuing to offer the hands-on, founder-level guidance that’s earned us the trust of entrepreneurs across Florida. Strategic Partners in Growth, Exit, and Legacy Rajiv Khatri With a background in scaling startups to $50M+ and executing high-level exits, Rajiv is a master strategist and negotiator who understands the financial, emotional, and operational nuances of selling a business. He’s built and sold companies across multiple sectors—digital media, e-commerce, travel, and more—and brings that real-world knowledge to every deal. Rajiv’s network of private equity firms and strategic buyers allows Sailfish to unlock opportunities many firms can’t reach. Sarah Khatri A marketing visionary and global leadership coach, Sarah brings over 20 years of entrepreneurial and branding expertise to every client engagement. Her insight helps business owners stand out and attract top-dollar offers. As a certified John Maxwell trainer, she’s coached leaders worldwide and now guides Florida entrepreneurs through one of the most important transitions of their lives. Sarah is passionate about creating outcomes that are not only p
Washington, DC
$987,000
Michigan
Louisville, KY
$123,900
Saint Louis, MO
$230,225
Monmouth County, NJ
$700,000
Santa Fe, NM
$135,000
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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