Kern County, CA
Not Disclosed

Kern County, CA
Not Disclosed

Weld County, CO
$2,950,000

Michigan
$899,999
Marion County, OH
$400,000
Vaiden, MS
$749,000
Volusia County, FL
$1,200,000
Pontiac, MI
Not Disclosed
Saint Louis, MO
$2,400,000
Belvidere, IL
$860,000
Walsenburg, CO
$349,900
Marlow, OK
$650,000
Cook County, IL
$6,900,000
Madera, CA
$1,650,000
Lumpkin, GA
$850,000
Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000
Philadelphia, PA
$599,000
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.
Blythe, CA
$4,500,000
Ohio
$3,100,000
Tamworth, NH
Not Disclosed
Conway, NH
Not Disclosed
Somerset County, NJ
$2,500,000
Warner, NH
$289,000
Carroll, NH
$699,000
Union City, CA
$1,000,000
Downey, CA
$1,900,000
Stockton, CA
Not Disclosed
Stockton, CA
Not Disclosed
Baldwin Park, CA
$869,000
Woodburn, IL
$1,700,000
Brookland, AR
$2,650,000
O'fallon, MO
$4,500,000
Park Falls, WI
$199,900
Melvindale, MI
$799,000
Laguna Hills, CA
Not Disclosed
Marysville, WA
$3,895,000
Conroe, TX
Not Disclosed
Exeter, CA
$2,100,000
Chester, SC
$195,000
Hocking County, OH
$2,395,000
Yakima County, WA
$900,000
Kitsap County, WA
$3,400,000
Skagit County, WA
$4,600,000
Skagit County, WA
$13,000,000
Citrus County, FL
$450,000
Davina Doletzky
Davina Doletzky Licensed Broker
Serving Pinellas County, FL
Midland, MI
$459,900
Ada County, ID
$3,000,000
Pleasant Valley, NY
Not Disclosed
Pine Hill, NJ
$2,575,000
Pine Hill, NJ
$375,000
Pine Hill, NJ
$2,200,000
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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