Grand Junction, CO
$675,000
Grand Junction, CO
$675,000
Charleston County, SC
$170,000
Brooklyn, NY
$380,000
Milwaukee County, WI
$1,950,000
Morgan County, IL
$499,000
Cook County, IL
$950,000
Cook County, IL
$799,000
Cook County, IL
$2,200,000
Cook County, IL
$1,700,000
Shawnee County, KS
$1,800,000
Cook County, IL
$1,599,000
Cook County, IL
$699,000
Cook County, IL
$600,000
Cook County, IL
$350,000
White County, IN
$250,000
Cook County, IL
$950,000
Vinni Sapra
WCI Business Sales
Serving Maricopa County, AZ
With over 100 successful transactions closed and a background as an operator of 18 businesses, Vinni brings unmatched insight into what makes a business sell—and how to position it for the right buyer. We focus on selling real, profitable businesses across a range of industries including retail, service, healthcare, fuel, and franchise operations. Whether you’re looking to buy your first business or sell one you’ve built over years, Vinni’s Listings offers a process that is confidential, streamlined, and built around results. Our approach is hands-on, data-driven, and relationship-focused. We work with both buyers and sellers to guide them through every step of the transaction, from business valuation and pre-screening to negotiation, financing, and closing. We coordinate with attorneys, CPAs, and lenders to ensure every detail is handled with care—and every deal is structured for long-term success. We don’t just post listings and wait. We actively match qualified buyers to high-quality businesses and ensure that each transaction moves forward with clarity and confidence. If you’re looking for a business broker who knows the numbers, respects your time, and gets deals done—the right way—Vinni’s Listings is here to help. In looking for one of the top 100+ businesses for sale in Arizona, search our business listings (located in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Tucson, Douglas, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey, Mayer, Sedona, Williams, Flagstaff and many other cities) currently available for sale exclusively at Arizona's oldest business brokerage.
Kankakee County, IL
$875,000
Cook County, IL
$5,950,000
Minnesota
$5,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Apple Springs, TX
Cash Flow: $740,000
Cook County, IL
$2,400,000
Peoria County, IL
$1,150,000
Fresno, CA
$859,000
Nassau County, NY
$149,000
Peoria, IL
$150,000
Mississippi
$457,000
Richmond, TX
$75,000
Iowa
Cash Flow: $300,000
South Fulton, GA
$690,000
Burlington, WI
$300,000
Loveland, CO
$280,000
Houston, TX
$157,700
Dallas County, TX
$597,000
Flushing, NY
$2,200,000
Suffolk County, NY
$525,000
Hartford County, CT
$84,999
Orange County, CA
$197,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$950,000
Santa Clara, CA
$299,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hamilton, IL
$900,000
Chino, CA
$650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tucson, AZ
$1,690,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore, MD
$599,000
Montgomery County, MD
$425,000
Jina "Sachiko" O'Brien
Professional Realty Group
Serving Hanover County, VA
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Fort Worth, TX
$200,000
San Francisco, CA
$1,225,000
Phoenix, AZ
$110,000
Covina, CA
$499,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$1,200,000
Ardmore, OK
$1,100,000
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, 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 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
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
852 |
Median Asking Price |
$474,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$943,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Liquor Store Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.36 |
2.25 |
Median |
0.52 |
3.05 |
Upper Quartile |
0.77 |
4.00 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Liquor Store Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a liquor store?
The median asking price for a liquor store is approximately $474,500. 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 report median annual sales of $943,000 and annual owner earnings of $150,000. 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 typically range from 0.36 to 0.77, with the median at 0.52. Earnings multiples range from 2.25 to 4.00, with the median at 3.05. These values suggest a typical liquor store business will sell for around 0.52 times its annual revenue, and 3.05 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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