Madera County, CA
$5,900,000
Madera County, CA
$5,900,000
Fresno County, CA
$5,400,000
Gig Harbor, WA
$1,250,000
Detroit, MI
$750,000
Palo Alto, CA
$25,000,000
Baltimore, MD
$500,000
Milwaukee, WI
Mckeesport, PA
$1,200,000
Johnston, SC
$249,000
Alameda County, CA
$7,500,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$3,995,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$7,600,000
Tulare County, CA
$7,500,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$9,300,000
Houston, TX
$1,650,000
Cincinnati, OH
$415,000
Jim Beno
Business Broker Experts Inc.
Serving DuPage County, IL
Business Broker, M&A Specialist Connect with me using: jimbeno@businessbrokerexpertsinc.com Registered Professional Business Broker with CBI (Certified Business Intermediary) who has successfully helped business owners prepare exit strategies, find qualified buyers and sell their company for top dollar. Whether the owner is thinking of selling in a year or five years, steps should be implemented to increase the company value and minimize the taxes paid on the proceeds of the sale. I help business owners confidentially sell their company for maximum value. I offer full service brokering that handles all the tasks of selling a business, with no upfront fees. Below is a partial list of activities I perform for our full service broker customers: • Give a range on where to price your business • Assess the “Sell-ability” of your business • Generate a comp report for similar businesses that sold • Prepare a Confidential Marketing Booklet for potential buyers • Work with our Nationwide bank contacts to get your business pre-qualified for SBA lending • Create a blind ad to confidentially attract buyers • Pre-screen prospective buyers...NDA filled out and a phone or in person interview • Work with our network of business brokers • Prepare and advise you for Buyer meetings and conference calls • Facilitate buyer seller meetings / conference calls • Address buyer questions • Guide the buyer in submitting a Letter of Intent • Facilitate negotiations and deal structure • Monitor and manage due diligence (50% of deals fail here) • Set up a data room so all due diligence documents are exchanged in a secured environment • Refer and work with business attorneys and CPA's • Work with lenders to secure financing for your buyer (paperwork expedition, references, etc) • Work with government agencies as required • Bring both parties to closing (physically and emotionally) If you would like to learn how I can help you confidentially sell your business, call me at (630) 890-5072 or email me at jimbeno@businessbrokerexpertsinc.com.
Pacific County, WA
$1,860,000
Philadelphia, PA
$359,000
Tulsa, OK
$1,350,000
Homer, LA
$585,000
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Kern County, CA
$10,200,000
Walsenburg, CO
$474,900
Orleans County, NY
$650,000
Arkansas
$800,000
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
$6,700,000
Lake Worth Beach, FL
$2,750,000
Harrisburg, PA
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Flowery Branch, GA
$6,250,000
Kane County, IL
$1,500,000
Minnesota
$1,100,000
Monmouth, NJ
North Little Rock, AR
$800,000
Depew, NY
$549,000
Phillips, WI
$299,000
Tyler, TX
$2,450,000
Los Angeles, CA
Harrisburg, PA
$1,200,000
North Jackson, OH
$1,100,000
North Versailles, PA
West Seneca, NY
Walsenburg, CO
$300,000
Wade Holmes
Accounting Practice Sales
Serving Fort Bend County, TX
Accounting Practice Sales is the largest marketer of accounting and tax practices for sale in North America with more than $1.7 Billion in practice sales.
Doswell, VA
$700,000
Lewis County, WA
$1,900,000
Missouri
$1,150,000
Little Rock, AR
$975,000
Fresno, CA
$1,950,000
Kings County, CA
$18,000,000
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
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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