Iowa

Retail Businesses For Sale in Iowa

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Established Cedar Falls liquor store operating since 1984.

Cedar Falls, IA

Established Cedar Falls liquor store operating since 1984. Fully absentee-run business with strong and consistent annual sales between $1.35M–$1.45M since 2021. Located at 2728 Center St, Cedar Falls,...

$299,999

Cash Flow: $299,999

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$299,999

Cash Flow: $299,999

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Turn key grocery store

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Bancroft, IA

Long running local grocery store with steady customer basis....

$325,000

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$325,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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Uptown Smoothie Shop

Marion, IA

Uptown Smoothie Shop - Established Planet Smoothie Franchise This thriving smoothie franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in Marion, Iowa's revitalized uptown district. Operating as one of...

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$65,000

$65,000

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Modern mixed-use investment with long/short term rentals + real estate

Knoxville, IA

Acquisition opportunity for a fully renovated, premium mixed-use commercial and residential property located at 101-105 S. 3rd St, Knoxville, Iowa.1 Positioned in the heart of downtown Knoxville, the...

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$3,750,000

$3,750,000

High-Volume Iowa Liquor Store with Gaming, Lotto, ATM & Bitcoin Income

Boone, IA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established liquor store located in the state of Iowa with strong sales and multiple income streams. The business generates approximately $100,000 in inside...

$800,000

$800,000

Hot Listing: Established Bar & Grill with Endless Potential

Grimes, IA

This vibrant restaurant, bar, and grill presents an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneur or restaurateur looking to step into a well-established business with multiple revenue streams. Located in...

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$525,000

$525,000

Value Add Mall 400,000 SF on 36 AC, $11 per SF

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Des Moines County, IA

400,000 SF Income-Producing Mall | 36 Acres | $4.5 Million An exceptional opportunity to acquire approximately 400,000 square feet of existing improvements situated on 36 acres for just $4.5 million,...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

Cash Flow: $170,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Recognized Iowa Craft Brewery, Momentum Building

Iowa

This established, well-known craft beverage business has built strong brand recognition and a loyal customer following over its operating history. The company has developed a solid foundation across...

$918,000

$918,000

Liquor store for sale

Scott County, IA

Liquor store for sale doing 100000 sales per month . High margins . Call for information...

$849,000

$849,000

Branded gas station

Cerro Gordo County, IA

Branded gas station doing 120,000 inside sales and 10,000 gallons per month . Other income 3000 per month . Absentee owner . High Margins . Call for more information....

$1,450,000

$1,450,000

Branded gas station

Fayette County, IA

Branded gas station doing 110000 inside sales and 10000 gallons per month . Other income 2000 per month . Full liquor . 6 gaming machines. Rent 6000 per month . Call for more information....

$250,000

$250,000

Liquor store for lease

Muscatine County, IA

Liquor store doing 90,000 sales per month .Very profitable store. High margins . Absentee owner . High Margins . New owner can add lotto and gaming . Rent 1600 per month . 2500 sq.ft. store size....

$399,000

$399,000

Seller Motivated - Profitable Liquor/Meat/Grocery Store

Iowa

This well-established business serves as the sole grocery provider for a wide rural area, with strong community ties and consistent sales. In addition to a full grocery selection the store features: •...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $63,906

Vending Locations NE IOWA (Dubuque) & NW IOWA (Spencer area)
Start Up

NE IOWA--4 hotel locations with equipment on site. Earning 20k Gross Sales, Selling 20k NW IOWA--3 x Nursing Home (machine not on site but can be immediately) + 1 other location Looking at 3-6 machine...

$25,000

$25,000

Turnkey Fashion Boutique & Consignment Store ,Systems & Staff in place

Indianola, IA

Still Waters Boutique and Consignment Store represents an exceptional, turnkey retail acquisition opportunity strategically positioned in the heart of Indianola, Iowa, a rapidly expanding and highly...

$41,310

$41,310

Calhoun Companies

Calhoun Companies

Serving Polk County, IA

For more than 100 years, Calhoun Companies has served as matchmaker for buyers and sellers, guiding both into the next phases of their lives. We focus on profitable and privately held businesses, helping them leverage their assets and realize their goals through business brokerage, commercial real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and business valuation services.

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High Traffic Thrift & Gift

Muscatine, IA

Growing business needs an owner who can run it full time. Lots of potential growth....

$150,000

$150,000

Neighborhood Convenience Store (no gas) with Wholesale Liquor sales

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Ottumwa, IA

Neighborhood LOCAL Convenience/Liquor store that has been here for almost 60 years. We are the 3rd owners. We also sell Wholesale Liquor, Wine and Beer to LOCAL Bars, Clubs and Restaurants. We are one...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Branding, Apparel & Promotional Products Company

Iowa

This profitable company offers comprehensive solutions including logo development, branding, variety of signs and promotional merchandise, and custom apparel. An extensive and diverse product catalog...

$1,299,000

$1,299,000

Cash Flow: $288,505

Branded gas station for lease

Lyon County, IA

High volume Branded Gas station doing 30,000 gallons per month and 135,000 inside sale per month . Other income 3000 per month . Great potential . High inside gas and gas margins . Monthly Rent 9500 ....

$190,000

$190,000

Branded Gas station for lease

Cerro Gordo County, IA

Branded Gas station doing 30,000 gallons per month and 75,000 inside sale per month . Other income 3000 per month . Great potential . High inside and gas margins . Monthly Rent $7800 . Call for more...

$150,000

$150,000

Great Gas Station - Owner Financing

Lee County, IA

Outstanding 2800 sq. ft. gas station near Illinois/Iowa border. Inside sales are around $85,000 a month. Gas gallons are about 25,000 per month. This store does have beer, wine, & liquor. The seller...

$995,000

$995,000

Vending Route for Sale

Atlantic, IA

Small vending route for sale in Atlantic, IA - Owners acquired business through purchase of an amusement route. 2 part time employees, could be ran by 1 dedicated owner. Potential to grow with 7...

$45,000

$45,000

Cash Flow: $40,000

Food stand. Calling all teachers and stay at home moms!

Cedar Rapids, IA

This profitable seasonal food stand business delivers the perfect work-life balance for educators and parents. You'll enjoy 5-6 months of active income generation followed by 6-7 months of freedom to...

$52,000

$52,000

Cash Flow: $10,000

Central Iowa Garden Center/Flower Shop + Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Iowa

This established floral and garden center including real estate represents a rare opportunity to own a storied pillar of the community that has flourished for decades. Far more than a traditional...

$395,090

$395,090

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Gas station

Linn County, IA

Eastern iowa Gas station great location doing 100k inside sales , 28k gas gallons per month for sale with property or lease options ,owner financing available for qualified buyers, Contact no. 319 526...

$989,000

$989,000

Established Retail Franchise

Mason City, IA

Retail franchise operating in North Central Iowa. The business sells overstock, damaged items, end-of-lot items, and returns/open-box products at declining daily prices through a business model that...

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $35,291

Well established gas station and convenience store.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

West Burlington, IA

Store signs at both exits. Residential area with a Race Track and Trailer Park nearby as well as an Ethanol Manufacturing Plant....

$699,000

$699,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Respected Retail Gun Shop

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Iowa

This respected retail gun shop for sale in Central Iowa offers a large and diverse inventory of new and used firearms, guns on consignment, ammunition and accessories to serve hunters, sport shooters,...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $31,137

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Well Known Window Treatment Business

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Iowa

This well known window treatment business for sale in Central Iowa has been selling and installing high quality drapery, blinds, and other window treatment solutions for over two decades. The business...

$1,760,000

$1,760,000

Cash Flow: $270,784

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Branded gas station for sale

Cerro Gordo County, IA

Branded gas station doing inside $150,000 and gallons 20,000. Other income $4000. Absentee owner. Call for more information....

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Branded gas station for sale

Cerro Gordo County, IA

Branded gas station doing Inside sales $120,000 and gallons 20,000. Other income $4000. Absentee owner. Call for more information...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Gas station & liquor store package deal

Polk County, IA

Branded Gas station doing 15,000 gallons per month and 140,000 inside sale per month . Other income 10000 per month . Liquor store doing 100,000 per month . Great potential . High inside gas and gas...

$600,000

$600,000

Two gas package deal

Poweshiek County, IA

In total both sites total inside sales $200,000 and gallons 75,000...

$2,900,000

$2,900,000

Power Equipment Sales and Service

Iowa

This well-established outdoor equipment retailer and service provider, the only business of its type in the county, has built a trusted reputation across Northern Iowa and the surrounding Upper...

$879,250

$879,250

Cash Flow: $121,212

Liquor store for sale

Muscatine County, IA

Liquor store sales $90,000+ a month with high margins. Absentee ownership. New owner can add lotto and gaming. Rent $1600 a month. No direct competition. Call for more information....

$289,000

$289,000

Small Town Boutique

Iowa

Small Town Boutique...

$120,000

$120,000

Retail sales of fine chocolates

Iowa

From Vision to Sweet Success: A Chocolate Legacy Awaits Its Next Chapter What began as a passionate vision to bring exceptional fine chocolates to discerning customers has blossomed into a thriving...

$215,000

$215,000

Cash Flow: $165,000

Gas station for lease

Black Hawk County, IA

Branded Gas station for lease doing 120000 inside per month . Great potential . High inside margins . Absentee owner . Call for more information....

$350,000

$350,000

Branded Gas Station For Sale

Linn County, IA

Branded gas station doing 90,000 gallons and 75,000 inside sale Absentee owner . Potential to add Lottery , Food . Call for more information....

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Branded gas station for sale

Polk County, IA

Branded gas station doing 80,000 gallons and 95,000 inside sale Absentee owner . Great potential . No gas supply contract . Potential to add Lottery , Food . Call for more information....

$1,375,000

$1,375,000

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Marigold Resources

Serving Scott County, IA

Marigold combines the best of old school networking and relationship management with modern technology's marketing and deal flow management processes. The skill to craft and distribute a compelling narrative, attention to detail, financial acumen and innate ability to connect the dots are just some of the benefits Marigold brings to clients and prospects.

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Gas station for sale

Palo Alto County, IA

Branded gas station doing 60,000 gallons and 150,000 inside sale Absentee owner . Great potential . Call for more information...

$2,350,000

$2,350,000

Liquor store for sale

Woodbury County, IA

Liquor store doing 250,000 sales per month .Very profitable store. High margins . Absentee owner . High Margins . Store sells full liquor, beer, wine . No direct competition. Call for more information...

$1,995,000

$1,995,000

Dubuque Discount Gas Station - Business Only

Dubuque, IA

We are pleased to exclusively offer for sale the Dubuque Discount Gas Station - Business Only. This offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire a high-visibility gas station business that is...

$75,000

$75,000

Branded gas station

Scott County, IA

Branded gas station doing 150000 inside sales and 75000 gallons per month . Other income 4000 per month . 1 acre gas station .Call for more information....

$1,475,000

$1,475,000

Apparel Screen Printers

Iowa

Step into ownership of a well-regarded screen printing company serving schools, sports teams, businesses, and community organizations across central Iowa. Known for quality craftsmanship, reliable...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $4,596

Very Profitable | Semi-Absentee | Experiential Entertainment Business

Des Moines, IA

Low Hours, High Returns! An exciting opportunity to acquire a VERY profitable, simple to operate, experiential entertainment business located in one of the areas most visited commercial hubs. This...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $104,883

Leading Appliance Retail Store for Sale

Webster County, IA

Serving their community for almost forty years, this business has established itself as the leading appliance provider in the region. The business offers name brand appliances, as well as parts,...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $145,000

Iowa Liquor Store. Attractive Cash Flow $300,000+/-

Iowa

Iowa Liquor Store. Growing Area, Good Staff In Place. The Seller has implemented programs that have increased the sales in this store by more than 50%. Nice Community. Low Crime. Turnkey business,...

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Cash Flow: $300,000

Locally-Owned Custom Furniture Store

Iowa

This locally owned, custom furniture store for sale in Iowa specializes in selling high-quality furniture that is handcrafted in the USA. The majority of the furniture is customizable and sustainable...

$825,000

$825,000

Cash Flow: $140,081

Profitable Grocery & Hardware Store

Louisa County, IA

Profitable Grocery/Hardware Store, located in SW Iowa, doing $50k per week in Sales avg($2.5M yearly). Full service grocery, meat, produce, frozen, deli, liquor, wine, beer and hardware departments....

$419,000

$419,000

Buy or Sell a Retail Business in Iowa
Retail businesses listed on BizBuySell include a broad selection of consumer facing retail operations, including specialty boutiques, apparel and gift shops, convenience stores, liquor and smoke shops, hardware and outdoor retailers, florists, sign and graphics shops, and hybrid brick and mortar businesses that also sell online through e commerce channels. The primary business models are location based retail, driven by in store product sales and local foot traffic, often complemented by repeat customers, niche positioning, and curated assortments, with some listings incorporating online direct to consumer sales, wholesale accounts, or multiple locations to expand reach.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed15
Asking Price$350,000
Reported Revenue$1,244,638
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$140,081
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$195,000$350,000$1,089,125

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Retail Businesses for sale in Iowa.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$631,140$49,599
Median$1,244,638$140,081
Upper Quartile$1,560,434$220,392

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Retail Businesses listed for sale in Iowa.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.292.48
Median0.704.85
Upper Quartile1.167.07

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Retail Business in Iowa?

The median asking price for an established Retail Business in Iowa is $350,000, though prices range from under $195,000 to well over $1,089,125.

How much do Retail Businesses owners in Iowa earn?

The median reported revenue of Retail Businesses in Iowa is $1,244,638 and owners earn a median of $140,081, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Retail Business?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Retail Businesses in Iowa, revenue multiples range from 0.29 to 1.16, with a median of 0.70. Earning multiples range from 2.48 to 7.07, with the median at 4.85. This means the typical Retail Business in Iowa may ask for around 0.70 times its annual revenue, and 4.85 times its annual owner earnings.

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