Convenience stores listed for sale on BizBuySell include a range of small retail food and beverage outlets, including independent neighborhood convenience stores, branded franchises (such as Circle K or 7 Eleven), liquor and beer and wine markets, specialty neighborhood groceries, and gas station attached c stores, with some listings including real estate, fuel pumps, or additional services like ATMs and lottery. These businesses typically operate on a high volume, low margin retail model, generating revenue from frequent, everyday purchases (snacks, beverages, tobacco, alcohol, and basic groceries) and ancillary income streams such as fuel sales, lottery commissions, ATM fees, and gaming machines, with profitability driven by location traffic, operating efficiency, and extended hours.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 505 |
| Asking Price | $330,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $870,316 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $140,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|
| $175,000 | $330,000 | $650,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Convenience Stores for sale.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|
| Lower Quartile | $500,000 | $85,750 |
| Median | $870,316 | $140,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,810,000 | $239,500 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Convenience Stores listed for sale.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.22 | 1.67 |
| Median | 0.43 | 2.40 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.73 | 3.49 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Convenience Store?
The median asking price for an established Convenience Store is $330,000, though prices range from under $175,000 to well over $650,000.
How much do Convenience Stores owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Convenience Stores is $870,316 and owners earn a median of $140,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Convenience Store?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Convenience Stores, revenue multiples range from 0.22 to 0.73, with a median of 0.43. Earning multiples range from 1.67 to 3.49, with the median at 2.40. This means the typical Convenience Store may ask for around 0.43 times its annual revenue, and 2.40 times its annual owner earnings.
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