Retail
CA
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
33% above marketComparable Retail businesses sell at a median of 2.7x SDE, based on 609 listings. This one asks 3.6x, about 33% above that median. At the comparable median it would price ~$136K.Methodology refines over time.Comparable Retail businesses sell around $136K vs this $180K ask.
Methodology refines over time.
SBA financeability
Businesses in retail trade are commonly SBA-financed. The figures below are the industry-category norm from SBA 7(a)/504 lending, a gauge of how financeable a deal like this tends to be.
Retail Trade benchmarks
Typical SBA leverage
71%
Industry charge-off
2.2%
Common term
10 yr
Median loan
$250,000
Active lenders in this category: The Huntington National Bank, U.S. Bank, National Association, TD Bank, National Association.
Based on 13,075 SBA loans · source: SBA 7(a)/504 FOIA, as of 2026Q1 · industry-category level.
Detailed information
Priced below 1.5x revenue.
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Key points
Business description
<p>Long-established music school in Orange County operated by a part-time owner. The business has two major revenue streams which are instrument rentals and music lessons. Lessons are taught by subcontractors who have been with the company for a long time.</p> <p>The business has been open for over 30 years now and the current owner is coasting along. This is an opportunity with low-hanging fruit in regards to the upside since the business is only open partially during the week. The business can easily increase income from music lessons by opening for more days during the week or extending hours. Business includes $40,000 of rental inventory.</p>
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