Sewell, NJ
$295,000
Sewell, NJ
$295,000

Warren County, NJ
$225,000
Bergen County, NJ
$675,000

Pine Plains, NY
$1,100,000
Broward County, FL
$325,000
Latonia, KY
$295,000
Nottingham, MD
$150,000
Rochester, MI
$370,000
New York
$1,640,009
Philadelphia County, PA
$30,000
Philadelphia, PA
$169,000
South Plainfield, NJ
$375,000
Casa Grande, AZ
$36,000
Washington, DC
Not Disclosed
Philadelphia, PA
$69,000
Chicago, IL
$150,000
Jethro Hopkins
No Coast Business Advisors LLC
Serving Lancaster County, NE
NCBA was founded out of a desire to provide a service to our local business owners that is desperately needed and to do so with integrity and ethics. All of our brokers have owned and/or sold their own businesses, all of our Brokers are currently owners in No Coast as we strongly disagree with an employee mentality when it comes to our clients. We believe this is a key distinction between us and our competition. An owner doesn't work his business, he lives it, we don't clock in and out, and we are doing what we love. No Coast Now operates in Multiple States and is in the process of moving from a regional presence to a national one. So when your ready to sell the business you have built choose someone who matches your work ethic, find another owner to get it done.
Joliet, IL
$69,900
Georgia
$3,300,000
Los Angeles, CA
$990,000
Washington, DC
$2,000,000
Sumter, SC
$380,000
Dexter, ME
$320,000
Watertown, MA
Not Disclosed
Cleveland, OH
Not Disclosed
Marshall, VA
$150,000
Saint Louis, MO
$2,200,000
Helena, MT
Not Disclosed
Wisconsin
$6,700,000
East Orange, NJ
$1,599,000
Irvington, NJ
$1,799,900
Jacksonville, FL
Not Disclosed
Jacksonville, FL
Not Disclosed
Jamesburg, NJ
$849,900
Los Angeles, CA
$26,000,000
Venice, FL
Not Disclosed
Venice, FL
$189,000
Washington, DC
$1,700,000
Jacksonville, FL
$550,000
Tracy, CA
$949,000
Queens Village, NY
Not Disclosed
Neptune Beach, FL
Not Disclosed
Snohomish County, WA
$2,800,000
Cambridge, MN
$1,300,000
Roseville, MI
$1,900,000
Dave Gorman
Capital Business Advisors
Serving Marion County, IN
Mission Statement We exist to guide business owners and buyers through some of the most important decisions they’ll ever make. With over 30 years of experience, Capital Business Advisors offers trusted, confidential support for those buying, selling, or planning the future of a business—always with integrity, insight, and a commitment to doing what’s right for the client. Proudly based in Indianapolis, we’re deeply invested in the growth and success of the local business community and throughout Indiana. Values EXPERTISE With over 30 years of experience, we bring proven knowledge and industry insight to every engagement, from business valuations to main-street business brokerage to complex M&A transactions. INTEGRITY We act in our clients’ best interests with discretion, honesty, and professionalism. Confidentiality is paramount, and we take full responsibility for the quality of our work. CLEAR COMMUNICATION We keep our clients informed at every stage of the process. Our communication is timely, straightforward, and transparent—building confidence and alignment. CLIENT-CENTERED SERVICE We prioritize long-term relationships over short-term wins. Every solution we offer is tailored to the client’s goals, values, and vision for the future.
Dyersburg, TN
$1,300,000
Chicago, IL
Not Disclosed
Madera County, CA
$1,300,000
Sacramento County, CA
$8,400,000
Kings County, CA
$8,700,000
Kings County, CA
$8,400,000
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) |
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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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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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