Washington
$3,200,000
Washington
$3,200,000
Pierce County, WA
$800,000
Baltimore, MD
$265,000
Skagit County, WA
$4,600,000
Skagit County, WA
$13,000,000
Midland, MI
$459,900
Ada County, ID
$3,000,000
Pleasant Valley, NY
Pine Hill, NJ
$2,575,000
Pine Hill, NJ
$375,000
Pine Hill, NJ
$2,200,000
Calhoun, GA
Calhoun, GA
$899,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$1,400,000
Flagstaff, AZ
$600,000
Dexter, ME
$320,000
Frank & Rose Stabler
Certified Business Brokers
Serving Harris County, TX
Having the largest team of experienced, professional brokers in the State of Texas means that business owners have the greatest number of people collaborating and working together to sell their business. Our professional team has over 230 years of collective experience selling businesses and have closed business transactions in excess of one billion dollars in revenues. This means credibility, experience, expertise, and success.
Shiawassee County, MI
Sussex, NJ
$69,900
Cleveland, OH
Marshall, VA
$150,000
Gresham, OR
$1,500,000
Miami, FL
$165,000
Sutherland, NE
$350,000
Casper, WY
$2,143,152
Arapahoe County, CO
$9,950,000
Jamesburg, NJ
$849,900
Los Angeles, CA
$26,000,000
Pine Bluff, AR
$800,000
Stuart, FL
Peoria, IL
North Little Rock, AR
Kankakee County, IL
$499,900
South Windsor, CT
Skagway, AK
$3,950,000
Fayette County, TX
$2,500,000
Philadelphia, PA
Walsenburg, CO
$299,000
Walsenburg, CO
$280,000
Tipton County, TN
$3,200,000
Georgia
$1,600,000
Navarro County, TX
$2,200,000
Dallas, TX
$799,000
Newport, NH
$225,000
Nicholasville, KY
$825,000
Pam Klos
Compass Realty
Serving Williamson County, TN
Compass Realty Franklin, Tennessee
Chester, PA
$550,000
Jefferson, OR
$3,200,000
Roopville, GA
$850,000
Rochester, NY
Minneapolis, MN
$2,250,000
Battle Creek, MI
$5,999,999
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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