British Columbia
$8,488,000

British Columbia
$8,488,000

Middlesex County, MA
$199,000

Danielsville, GA
$1,200,000
District of Columbia, DC
$122,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sidney, IA
$275,000
Cook County, IL
$700,000
$500,000
Cook County, IL
$75,000
Surfside, SC
$50,000
Fairfield County, CT
$5,200,000
Calais, ME
$351,000
Highland Park, MI
$349,000
Stamford, CT
$145,000
$3,250,000
Bandera, TX
North Hollywood, CA
$160,000
Wylie, TX
$700,000
Luis Zavala
Murphy Business Sales Tampa
Serving Hillsborough County, FL
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in the country with business brokers conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. The South Tampa, Florida (FL) office provides beneficial connections in Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Apollo Beach, and throughout Hillsborough County. Choosing to partner with a national business broker provides an advantageous reach of over one hundred offices that have affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition associations.
Minnesota
$795,000
California
$110,000
Labelle, FL
$200,000
Pawtucket, RI
$25,000
Cutler Bay, FL
$80,000
Lancaster County, PA
$225,000
Columbus, GA
$1,410,000
Illinois
$850,000
Sandy Springs, GA
$85,000
Snohomish County, WA
$200,000
Utah
$250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Newton, NC
$3,800,000
Annandale, VA
$599,000
Red Lodge, MT
$1,700,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gilbert, AZ
$3,990,000
Cook County, IL
$219,700
Alabama
$1,550,000
Los Angeles, CA
$3,900,000
Oakland County, MI
$150,000
New Hanover County, NC
$400,000
Snohomish County, WA
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Houston, TX
$1,074,500
Georgia
$75,000
Anne Arundel County, MD
$990,000
Maysville, KY
$199,000
Anchorage, AK
$400,000
Sam Thompson,CBI, M&AMI
Transitions In Business
Serving Hennepin County, MN
Transitions In Business is a Minnesota based M&A firm that specializes in selling privately held business to business, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, distribution and construction/trade services businesses in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin with a revenue minimum of $3M. Our vision is to effectively guide corporate ownership through the many obstacles of mergers and acquisitions by confidently offering a clear and honest partnership. Our process includes confidentially engaging and vetting qualified buyers that will maximize the transaction benefits for both the seller and the buyer of a business.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$3,700,000
Cocoa, FL
$10,000
Fort Worth, TX
$599,000
Boise, ID
$299,000
Wilmington, CA
$2,250,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$400,000
$599,000
Lexington County, SC
$79,000
Cincinnati, OH
$3,500,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
4,722 |
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Median Asking Price |
$300,000 |
|
Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
|
Median Reported Earnings |
$133,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Retail Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
|
Lower Quartile |
0.37 |
1.79 |
|
Median |
0.56 |
2.53 |
|
Upper Quartile |
0.85 |
3.50 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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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