Indianapolis, IN
$148,000
Indianapolis, IN
$148,000

Pleasanton, CA
$75,000

Pittsburgh, PA
$2,300,000

Phoenix, AZ
$169,000
Tampa, FL
$2,600,000
Transylvania County, NC
$198,000
Hialeah, FL
$85,000
Cuyahoga County, OH
$175,000
King County, WA
$159,000
Arkansas
$675,000
Minnesota
$3,500,000
Arvada, CO
$295,000
Tucson, AZ
$275,000
$1,150,000
Salt Lake County, UT
Oregon
$540,000
Illinois
$54,995
Leo Tudela
Sunbelt of Northern Virginia
Serving Loudoun County, VA
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Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Texas
$525,000
Tucson, AZ
$129,000
St. Clair County, IL
$399,000
St. Johns County, FL
$40,000
Cottage Grove, OR
$599,999
Doral, FL
$99,000
North Port, FL
$115,000
$5,250,000
Sanibel, FL
Greenwich, CT
$295,000
Mckinney, TX
$260,000
Chandler, AZ
$3,000,000
Calgary, ON
$349,900
Tampa, FL
$1,560,000
Tampa, FL
$4,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
$850,000
Vincent, AL
$300,000
Woodhaven, MI
$550,000
Carrollton, TX
$125,000
$255,000
West Palm Beach, FL
Ohio
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,061,000
Corona, CA
$250,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$839,400
Fountain Valley, CA
$199,000
Griffin, GA
$1,300,000
Sterling Heights, MI
$550,000
Lee County, FL
$439,000
Allegheny County, PA
$569,000
Nick Pourhassan
We Sell Restaurants
Serving Fulton County, GA
Certified Restaurant Broker
Costa Mesa, CA
$339,000
Alameda County, CA
$349,999
$360,000
Sandy, UT
San Joaquin County, CA
$330,999
Murphys, CA
$150,000
Bergen County, NJ
$575,000
Pinellas County, FL
$455,000
Charleston County, SC
$350,000
Bluffton, SC
$120,000
Lawrenceville, GA
$99,000
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 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$600,000 |
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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 |
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Median |
0.56 |
2.53 |
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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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