Berkeley Township, NJ
$350,000

Berkeley Township, NJ
$350,000

New York County, NY
$2,000,000

Blue Ridge, GA
$119,000

Texas
$200,000
Orange County, CA
$295,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
Riverside County, CA
$175,000
Henderson, NV
$225,000
Pinellas County, FL
$505,000
Camarillo, CA
$225,000
Chandler, AZ
$40,000
Sylmar, CA
$235,000
Sunland, CA
$199,900
Bellmawr, NJ
$175,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$600,000
Lyndhurst, NJ
$115,000
Chad Peterson
Peterson Acquisition
Serving Cobb County, GA
Peterson Acquisitions was founded out of a necessity to provide business owners the aggressive and competent effort it truly takes to sell a business. Anyone can slap a business for sale on the web, but that is not how businesses are sold. It takes much more than a creative ad to get a buyer and a seller to a deal. So what makes us different than the other brokers you may ask? Its simple--DRIVE, AMBITION, AND RESULTS. We work tirelessly to match make for buyers and sellers. As a business owner, you spent your life building your business, it wasn't a part time deal for you to win as you have. We take the same approach with our work. We are dedicated and relentless to a process that ensures a victory for you, and the buyer. When you are ready for REAL results, and a company that can match and more than likely exceed your level of work ethic, contact us.
Broward County, FL
$549,999
Atlantic County, NJ
$450,000
Lindenwold, NJ
$160,000
Chamblee, GA
$400,000
South Carolina
$50,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$65,000
Broward County, FL
$275,000
Anaheim, CA
$299,000
Kearny, NJ
$180,000
Licking County, OH
$759,900
Summit, NJ
$499,000
Annandale, VA
Not Disclosed
Fullerton, CA
$105,000
Lithia Springs, GA
$299,000
Kalamazoo County, MI
$60,000
Detroit, MI
$299,000
Brighton, MI
$350,000
Sterling Heights, MI
$475,000
Mount Morris, MI
$300,000
Milan, GA
$599,000
Salinas, CA
$180,000
Nassau County, NY
$990,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$59,000
Trinity, TX
$85,000
St Lucie County, FL
$359,000
Roswell, GA
$397,000
Nassau County, NY
$99,999
Great Falls, MT
$125,000
John Hauber
Haven Realty
Serving Douglas County, CO
How can we serve you? For sellers, Haven Realty provides access to our nationwide network of qualified buyers currently in the market for senior housing. For buyers, Haven Realty provides access to an exclusive inventory of deliverable and well-researched senior housing facilities. For investors, Haven Realty identifies passive or active investment opportunities that have a rate of return matching or exceeding your stated expectations.
Somerset County, NJ
$1,900,000
Camden County, NJ
$3,500,000
Essex County, NJ
$850,000
Deerfield Beach, FL
$220,000
Osceola County, FL
$67,500
Framingham, MA
Not Disclosed
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. | ||
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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