Monterey County, CA
$200,000

Monterey County, CA
$200,000

San Francisco, CA
$368,000

Alameda County, CA
$500,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,200,000
Alameda County, CA
$499,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ukiah, CA
$5,500,000
Mentone, CA
$135,000
Bakersfield, CA
$500,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$900,000
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stanislaus County, CA
$800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
$2,700,000
Anaheim, CA
$225,000
Los Angeles, CA
$269,000
Vermont, CA
$269,000
Lana Hout
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
Alameda County, CA
$1,900,000
San Lorenzo, CA
$249,000
San Jose, CA
$1,250,000
Hayward, CA
$99,000
Pleasanton, CA
$275,000
Long Beach, CA
$90,000
Monrovia, CA
$135,000
Woodland Hills, CA
$249,999
Anaheim, CA
$299,000
Monterey, CA
$800,000
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Madera County, CA
$1,300,000
Inglewood, CA
$2,790,000
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$3,500,000
Liquor stores are a staple business in most communities, providing customers with a variety of alcoholic beverages that are always in demand. Among retail businesses, liquor stores are an often overlooked but consistently performing option.
If you are looking to buy or sell a liquor store business in California, it helps to have some context on the market, and to understand how these types of businesses are valued. Below, we have aggregated financial data from current and recent California listings to provide some benchmarks on valuation and performance of liquor store businesses. All data is based on broker and business owner provided financial information.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
105 |
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Median Asking Price |
$413,250 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$738,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$121,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Liquor Store Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
2.43 |
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Median |
0.58 |
3.15 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.75 |
3.88 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Read the Report:
Liquor Store Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a liquor store in California?
The median asking price for a liquor store in California is approximately $413,250. However, this can vary significantly depending on the size, location, and financial performance of the store.
How much do liquor store owners earn?
On average, liquor store owners in California report median annual sales of $738,000 and annual owner earnings of $121,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a liquor store business?
Valuing a liquor store business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit margins, 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. Liquor store revenue/sales multiples in California typically range from 0.43 to 0.75, with the median at 0.58. Earnings multiples range from 2.43 to 3.88, with the median at 3.15. These values suggest a typical liquor store business in California will sell for around 0.58 times its annual revenue, and 3.15 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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