Florence, SC
$93,700
Florence, SC
$93,700
Washington, DC
$987,000

Philadelphia, PA
$310,000

San Lorenzo, CA
$249,000
San Jose, CA
$1,250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$1,250,000
South Carolina
$8,500,000
Washington, DC
$199,000
Hayward, CA
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Macomb County, MI
$1,400,000
District of Columbia, DC
$1,100,000
District of Columbia, DC
$650,000
Hinds County, MS
$320,000
Richmond County, NY
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $9,999,999,999
Baltimore County, MD
$1,900,000
Fort Bend County, TX
$80,000
Cheryl Maloney
Vanguard Properties
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Number one listing agency in San Francisco-Number one marketing agency in San Francisco!! Vanguard is above and beyond the rest!
North Miami, FL
$3,200,000
Macomb County, MI
$995,000
Washington, DC
$200,000
Woodlyn, PA
$990,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$699,000
Pleasanton, CA
$275,000
Bexar County, TX
$125,000
Luzerne County, PA
$70,000
Washington, DC
$950,000
Prince George's County, MD
$1,200,000
Philadelphia, PA
$1,700,000
Okatie, SC
$175,000
New Jersey
$4,700,000
Wilkes Barre, PA
$60,000
New Haven County, CT
$650,000
Wilkes Barre, PA
$60,000
Denton County, TX
$220,000
Belvidere, NJ
$120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Atlanta, GA
$2,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oakwood, GA
$6,200,000
Worcester County, MA
$599,000
Worcester County, MA
$899,000
New Port Richey, FL
$310,000
Hackensack, NJ
$425,000
Hoboken, NJ
$389,000
Ventura County, CA
$55,000
Macomb County, MI
$505,000
Oakland County, MI
$390,000
David Costello
RockWater of KW Commercial
Serving Cumberland County, ME
RockWater is affiliated with KW Commercial the commercial real estate arm of Keller Williams Realty, the number one real estate company in the United States. Keller Williams has over 790 offices in 49 states in the U.S. as well as offices in 24 countries and regions around the world. RockWater has access to the overall commercial team consisting of the most knowledgeable, results-driven brokers backed by the most innovative and scalable technology the commercial real estate industry has to offer. When you work with a KW Commercial broker, you aren’t just working with a single broker, you’re hiring a vast network of dedicated real estate professionals.
Wayne County, MI
$69,000
Kent County, MI
$350,000
Jackson, MI
$5,000
Miami, FL
$225,000
Cumming, GA
$1,150,000
Jersey City, NJ
$600,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
852 |
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Median Asking Price |
$474,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$943,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Liquor Store Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.36 |
2.25 |
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Median |
0.52 |
3.05 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.77 |
4.00 |
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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?
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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