Flagstaff, AZ
$600,000

Flagstaff, AZ
$600,000
Shiawassee County, MI
Not Disclosed

Sussex, NJ
$69,900

Gresham, OR
$1,500,000
Casper, WY
$2,143,152
Arapahoe County, CO
$9,950,000
Peoria, IL
Not Disclosed
Sevierville, TN
$1,200,000
North Little Rock, AR
Not Disclosed
Kankakee County, IL
$499,900
Skagway, AK
$3,950,000
Fayette County, TX
$2,500,000
Walsenburg, CO
$299,900
Walsenburg, CO
$280,000
Georgia
$1,600,000
Nicholasville, KY
$825,000
Ken pokorny
Murphy Business Sales
Serving Collin County, TX
I am part of the largest and most successful business brokerage firm in North America specializing in the buying and selling of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. Murphy Business Sales closed sales transactions over $400M last year with the average size of $1.2M. We also have an elite M&A team that focuses in the middle market area (Revenues $20M- $100M+ ). Our offices are conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. We have unsurpassed access to buyers and sellers nationwide. We are #1 in Business Sales because we create deal teams and bring in any and all resources in our system to achieve the client's objectives. Our proven process and system provide our clients with the means to achieve their goals successfully. We provide complete, thorough, and professional experience as we guide our clients through the maze of financial, legal and business activities to enter or exit a business. We spend a considerable amount of time and focus to assess and understand the client's personal, professional and financial life goals whenever we engage in business transactions. We have access to a vast wealth of professionals to assist in the business valuation assessment and exit planning process, as the situation requires.
Chester, PA
$550,000
Jefferson, OR
$3,200,000
Roopville, GA
$850,000
Minneapolis, MN
$2,250,000
Battle Creek, MI
$5,999,999
South Haven, MI
Not Disclosed
South Haven, MI
$999,999
Escanaba, MI
Not Disclosed
Lancaster, SC
$1,200,000
Hermosa Beach, CA
Not Disclosed
Snohomish County, WA
$2,800,000
Grays Harbor County, WA
$5,100,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,290,000
Evart, MI
$169,000
Nassau County, NY
$1,750,000
Tillamook, OR
$449,000
Rockaway Beach, OR
$415,000
Nassau County, NY
$1,575,000
Columbus, GA
$150,000
Leominster, MA
Not Disclosed
Spokane, WA
$1,600,000
Yemassee, SC
Not Disclosed
Little Rock, AR
$2,500,000
Madisonville, KY
$299,000
Sylacauga, AL
Not Disclosed
Taylor, MI
$1,500,000
Paris, TX
$995,000
Chicago, IL
$3,500,000
Vlad Rascanu
The Friendly Brokers
Serving Dallas County, TX
We built one of the largest databases of institutional and individual buyers in the trades & construction industry because we specialize in these types of businesses and this is all we sell. The largest buyers in the nation are subscribed to us to ensure they don't miss any construction companies that become available for sale. We have direct access to all their decision makers and close 90%+ of all deals we bring to market. If you have a company in the trades/construction industry, we can guarantee you that we'll sell it. Join the hundreds of service businesses we helped exit at some of the highest multiples in the industry. Whether you’re ready to sell your business today or planning for the future, you need the right advisor. With hundreds of successful transactions in the construction industry, The Friendly Brokers is the best M&A advisory firm. Schedule a call for a free valuation and don't pay anything until your business is sold.
La Veta, CO
$799,000
Kelowna, BC
Not Disclosed
Montgomery, TX
$950,000
Nolan County, TX
$1,000,000
Jacksonville, FL
$79,000
Bay City, TX
$258,000
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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