Tennessee
$199,000
Tennessee
$199,000

Flowood, MS
$1,075,000
Washington, DC
$850,000
Florence, SC
$93,700
Washington, DC
$987,000
Michigan
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $120,000
Detroit, KY
$123,900
Santa Fe, NM
$135,000
Ventura, CA
$575,000
Mesa, AZ
$79,000
Saint Paul, MN
$2,750,000
Philadelphia, PA
$310,000
Philadelphia, PA
$250,000
Santa Monica, CA
$249,000
Washington, DC
$189,000
San Bernardino, CA
$375,000
Peter Garrod
WNC Business Brokerage
Serving Buncombe County, NC
WNC Business Brokerage will help you sell your business at the Competitive Commission Rate of 8% paid at closing for an Awesome Personal Business Broker Service. We live locally and are part of the local community so you get the Personal Experienced Attention that you deserve. Easy to understand uncomplicated Listing Agreement - Advertising your business for sale is at our expense. Confidentiality at all times. We have 18 years of successfully Selling Businesses; We understand Business and we understand valuing a Business to help you obtain the best price for your Business; We will give you guidance on how to position your Business for sale; We will give you guidance on the best way to show your Business to a potential buyer; We will give you guidance and advice so you are ready for Due Diligence; and we will explain the whole process of Selling a Business from "For Sale" to the "Closing" of the Sale. BUYERS - We have worked with Buyers for many years, good advice and guidance when Buying a Business is what we do. We Help put Buyers and Sellers together for a Successful Conclusion. We are your Asheville Business Brokerage and Cover the Surrounding Counties of WNC Call Peter Garrod Broker 828-772-8447 he will be pleased to discuss selling your business or find a business for a Buyer. CONFIDENTIALLY
Portland, KY
$123,900
El Paso, NC
$128,750
San Lorenzo, CA
$249,000
Pennsylvania
$550,000
North Carolina
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $264,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Anne Arundel County, MD
$2,200,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$2,500,000
Denver County, CO
$80,000
San Diego County, CA
$398,000
Baton Rouge, MO
$143,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaumont, TX
$3,500,000
Mississippi
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $253,000
Ames, IA
$120,000
New York
$650,000
San Jose, CA
$1,250,000
Gwinnett County, GA
$1,900,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$1,250,000
Merced County, CA
$175,000
Nashville, KS
$148,990
Chicago, IL
$210,000
South Carolina
$8,500,000
Davidson County, TN
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $683,000
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
$395,000
Hodges, SC
$270,000
Washington, DC
$199,000
Atlantic, IA
$665,000
Detroit, MI
$698,000
Queens County, NY
$650,000
Scott Duke
OpnRoad
Serving Canada
Our team advises North American business owners with $2 – $25 million in revenue on M&A growth and e
$2,350,000
Hayward, CA
$99,000
Redding, CA
$120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Iowa
$375,000
Brooklyn, NY
$99,000
Georgia
$165,000
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
Popular Retail Business Categories
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.
More for Business Buyers:
Set Up Alerts and Notifications
Business Buyer Learning Center
More for Business Sellers: