Georgia
$165,000
Georgia
$165,000
Orlando, FL
$125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Macomb County, MI
$1,400,000
District of Columbia, DC
$1,100,000
Lahaina, HI
$895,000
Los Angeles, CA
$598,000
Colorado
$205,500
Ada County, ID
$1,850,000
Corvallis, OR
$105,000
District of Columbia, DC
$650,000
Hinds County, MS
$330,000
$525,000
Encino, CA
$119,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Saint Louis, MO
$499,000
Richmond County, NY
Cash Flow: $9,999,999,999
Georgetown County, SC
$99,999
Jessica Starks
Transworld Business Advisors of Grand Rapids | Lansing
Serving Kent County, MI
Transworld Business Advisors focus on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development. In today’s economy, there are more people looking to buy and sell businesses than ever before. When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. For over forty years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses. We have over 300 offices nationwide and over 1,000 brokers to serve our clients.
Longwood, FL
$790,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$100,000
Ventura County, CA
$275,000
Fresno County, CA
$250,000
Nashville, TN
$198,640
Boston, MA
$198,640
Sacramento, CA
Cash Flow: $29,117
Timonium, MD
$150,000
South Carolina
Cash Flow: $104,000
Georgia
Cash Flow: $984,000
Baltimore County, MD
$1,900,000
Hampton, VA
$50,000
Westchester County, NY
$600,000
Washington, DC
$1,500,000
Fort Bend County, TX
$80,000
Iowa
$695,500
Belize
$24,500
Fort Bend County, TX
$499,000
Toledo, OH
$295,000
Orlando, FL
$199,000
Philadelphia, PA
$70,000
Miami, FL
$1,000,000
North Miami, FL
$3,200,000
Maryland
$170,000
Charleston, OH
$110,000
Rowland Heights, CA
$800,000
New York, NY
$2,950,000
Brunswick, GA
$425,000
Paul Proano
Paul Proano Properties RE INC
Serving Cook County, IL
Coldwell Banker Commercial professionals know what it takes to guide clients to satisfying outcomes with their real estate needs. With representation in primary, secondary, and tertiary markets, Coldwell Banker Commercial professionals can support you to identify industrial, retail, office, agriculture or other types of properties/businesses or to market your property/business for sale or lease. Let the power of a global brand help you find what you’re looking for.
Macomb County, MI
$995,000
Albuquerque, NM
$53,000
Omaha, NE
$53,000
Boise, ID
$53,000
Salt Lake City, UT
$53,000
Richmond, VA
$53,000
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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