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Arkansas

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Arkansas

Manhattan, NY

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Torrance, CA

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Oklahoma County, OK
Oswego County, NY
Tampa, FL
Jacksonville, FL
Santa Clara County, CA
Orange County, FL
Santa Clara County, CA
Charleston County, SC
Los Angeles County, CA
Tempe, AZ
Will County, IL
DuPage County, IL
Lake County, IL
John Weisler
JW Michaels Realty Services, LLC
Serving Clark County, NV
JW Michaels offers a variety of professional services for both business buyer and services Business analysis, marketability and financial consulting to maximize your profits. A consultive approach with both Buyer and Seller from valuation through transfer of ownership, always creating a win-win outcome.
Lake County, IL
Lake County, IL
Lake County, IL
Queens, NY
Harrison County, MS
Cook County, IL
Kankakee County, IL
Milwaukee County, WI
Lake County, IL
Delaware County, IN
Delaware County, IN
Rock County, WI
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North Carolina
Carroll County, IL
Cook County, IL
Kenosha County, WI
Cook County, IL
Cook County, IL
McHenry County, IL
Cook County, IL
Kane County, IL
Umatilla County, OR
Santa Fe, NM
Baltimore City County, MD
Baltimore City County, MD
Grundy County, IL
Bronx, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Route Commercial
Route Commercial
Serving Montgomery County, TX
At Route Commercial, we do more than just list businesses — we help build them into brands buyers want. We’re a boutique business brokerage firm specializing in service-based industries like childcare, health & wellness, and professional services. What sets us apart? Our ability to combine expert deal management with high-level brand strategy — helping owners not just sell, but sell smarter. Most brokerages focus on the transaction. We focus on the transformation. Before we take your business to market, we work with you to improve how it’s presented — from branding and marketing to visibility and perceived value. Why? Because buyers don’t just look at the bottom line — they’re influenced by how polished, trusted, and ready a business appears. We offer a full range of services — from exit planning and business valuation guidance to branding, positioning, and confidential listings. Whether you're 3 months out or just starting to think about the future, Route Commercial is here to help you map a profitable path forward.
St Pete, FL
Allen County, IN
Champaign County, IL
Los Angeles County, CA
Seminole County, FL
Cook County, IL
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) |
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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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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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