Kings County, CA
$8,700,000
Kings County, CA
$8,700,000
Kings County, CA
$8,400,000
Bakersfield, CA
$8,500,000
Milwaukee, WI
$495,000
Miramar, FL
$3,700,000
Lake County, IL
Not Disclosed
Ridgewood, NJ
$100,000
Pomona, CA
Not Disclosed
Elkton, FL
$1,795,000
Kitchener, ON
$1,300,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$300,000
Inglewood, CA
$2,790,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$950,000
California
$1,500,000
Ravenswood, IL
$399,000
Portsmouth, VA
$699,000
J. Darrow Graham
Transworld Business Advisors Grapevine
Serving Tarrant County, TX
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Contact us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
Sutherland, NE
$350,000
Brick, NJ
Not Disclosed
Orlando, FL
$1,250,000
Winnebago County, IL
$975,000
Brazos County, TX
$2,950,000
Olympia, WA
$450,000
Houston, TX
$3,900,000
Cape May, NJ
Not Disclosed
Reading, MI
Not Disclosed
Wallington, NJ
Not Disclosed
Saint Petersburg, FL
Not Disclosed
Green Bay, WI
$895,000
Cuyahoga County, OH
$1,200,000
Volusia County, FL
$2,200,000
Park Falls, WI
$99,900
Calhoun, GA
Not Disclosed
Calhoun, GA
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
Galva, IL
$990,000
Glendora, NJ
$1,200,000
Philadelphia, PA
$560,000
Montebello, CA
$7,950,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,799,000
Allenton, WI
Not Disclosed
Kalamazoo County, MI
$1,500,000
Newport, NH
$199,000
Fillmore, CA
$5,799,000
Skagit County, WA
$700,000
Davina Doletzky
Davina Doletzky Licensed Broker
Serving Pinellas County, FL
Randolph, WI
$299,900
Belleville, WI
$350,000
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
$1,000,000
Michigan
$2,250,000
Middletown, KY
Not Disclosed
Miami, FL
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
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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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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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