Macomb County, MI
$995,000

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
Charleston, SC
$53,000
Birmingham, AL
$53,000
St Louis, MS
$53,000
Kansas City, MO
$53,000
Newark, NJ
$53,000
Tampa, FL
$53,000
Orlando, FL
$53,000
Cincinnati, OH
$53,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$53,000
San Francisco, CA
$53,000
Joshua Powers
Loyalty Business Brokers
Serving Williamson County, TN
Loyalty Business Brokers is your resource in helping you successfully sell or buy a business. With the backing of Loyalty Brands, Loyalty Business Brokers is committed to redefining and enhancing the experience sellers and buyers have with Business Brokers.
Seattle, WA
$53,000
San Diego, CA
$53,000
Portland, OR
$53,000
Phoenix, AZ
$53,000
Orange, CA
$53,000
Los Angeles, CA
$53,000
Las Vegas, NV
$53,000
Austin, TX
$53,000
Dallas, TX
$53,000
Houston, TX
$53,000
Miami, FL
$53,000
Raleigh, NC
$53,000
Milwaukee, WI
$53,000
Louisville, KY
$53,000
Nashville, TN
$53,000
Memphis, TN
$53,000
Detroit, MI
$53,000
Columbus, OH
$53,000
Indianapolis, IN
$53,000
Chicago, IL
$53,000
Boston, MA
$53,000
Jacksonville, FL
$53,000
Charlotte, NC
$53,000
Philadelphia, PA
$53,000
Cleveland, OH
$53,000
Washington, DC
$200,000
New York, NY
$3,000,000
Philadelphia, PA
$500,000
Steven Begin
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving Hartford County, CT
1. Uncertainty about the value of your business? 2. Not sure how to find the right buyer? - 3. Unsure how to prepare the business for sale? 4. Unsure how to deal with legal and financial issues during the business sale? 5. Having emotions around letting go? I am part of a huge network having over 40 years of experience in the industry with the largest M&A network of over 250 offices, and over 700 agents, represented in 18 countries and we are constantly growing. I help ensure a Smooth and safe business sale for Small Business Owners. In our database we have over 300,000 buyers who have inquired about buying a business. At the moment, we have more qualified buyers than we do sellers, which is why I am confident that we can find a qualified buyer for your business.
Howard County, MD
$175,000
Woodlyn, PA
$990,000
Texas
$1,499,000
Baltimore City County, MD
$250,000
Rehoboth Beach, DE
$48,000
Miami, FL
$1,700,000
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. | ||
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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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