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Remaining term, renewal options, rent escalations, and assignment rights can make or break a retail deal. A great store with a weak or non-transferable lease is a problem you inherit.
retail business for Sale in Missouri
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Gas Stations
Other Retail
Gas Stations
Other Retail
Gas Station and Convenience Store
Stoddard County, Missouri, United States
Stoddard County, MO, US
This is an opportunity to acquire a long-established convenience store and gas station with a strong reputation and loyal customer base built over the past 50 years. The business offers a diverse mix of revenue streams, including fuel sales, convenience retail, lottery, and popular BBQ food offerings that draw consistent daily traffic. Located in a well-known and easily accessible area, the store benefits from decades of community presence and repeat customers. The combination of gas, lottery, and food service creates steady cash flow and multiple opportunities for continued growth through expanded food offerings, updated merchandising, or extended operating hours. This turnkey operation is ideal for an owner-operator or investor seeking a stable business with proven longevity and brand recognition. With half a century of successful operation, this business represents reliability, goodwill, and long-term potential. Purchase the business and lease the real estate, or purchase the business and the real estate together. For more information or to schedule a confidential discussion, contact the listing broker, Chase Busenbark, by email at [email protected].
$450,000Asking Price
$2,120,000Revenue
$162,000Cash Flow
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Building Material & Hardware Stores
Furniture & Furnishings Stores
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Building Material & Hardware Stores
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Fireplace Sales and Installation - Ductwork Cleaning
Farmington, St Francois County, Missouri, United States
Farmington, St Francois County, MO, US
Successful Fireplace & Duct Cleaning & Carpet Cleaning Business that has been in operation for 28 successful years. The seller is ready to hand down the torch due to being a full retirement age. The business operates with 5 other employees, 3 of which have been with the business between 6-14 years. The business price includes 9 vehicles valued at $200,000. It includes fireplace displays (can be sold to the consumer, but then you lose your display) for the showroom that are valued at $225,000. Equipment includes a box trailer, 35k worth of water restoration equipment, multiple carpet cleaning trucks fully outfitted that cost between $15k-$20k per truck, and $20k worth of tools for fireplace installation. Real estate includes an option to lease or purchase. Contact Chase Busenbark by email at [email protected]
$525,000Asking Price
$1,000,000Revenue
$225,000Cash Flow
Market Snapshot
National transaction benchmarks for retail business businesses.
Under $500K
Median revenue$448k
Median cash flow$86k
Median sale price$157k
Multiple range1.3x - 2.6x
$500K to $2M
Median revenue$1.61m
Median cash flow$326k
Median sale price$770k
Multiple range2.1x - 3.3x
Over $2M
Median revenue$4.81m
Median cash flow$877k
Median sale price$4.13m
Multiple range3.4x - 5.1x
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
What to know about retail business acquisitions
GW
Cofounder & CEO
Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating retail business acquisitions.
Value the inventory carefully
Establish what inventory is included, how it is valued, and how much is dead or seasonal stock. Inventory is often a large and negotiable part of the price.
Verify sales and margins at the register
Reconcile point-of-sale data against bank deposits and tax returns. Understand gross margin by category and how discounting affects it.
Assess foot traffic and the trade area
Location quality, nearby anchors, and parking drive walk-in revenue. Visit at different times and check that the trade area still supports the business.
Map supplier terms and concentration
Exclusive brands, supplier credit, and minimum order sizes affect both margin and risk. Make sure those relationships transfer to a new owner.
Clarify owner and staff roles
Owner-run stores often lean on the owner relationships and hours. Understand staffing, turnover, and what it costs to operate without the seller.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.
Yes, you can use a SBA loan to buy a retail business. Inventory and steady cash flow help, and qualification depends on clean financials, verifiable returns, and a seller who meets program requirements on the business side.