Washington, DC
$1,700,000

Washington, DC
$1,700,000

Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed

Chatfield, MN
$950,000

Colorado Springs, CO
$950,000
Philadelphia, PA
$350,000
Knox County, IL
Not Disclosed
Ecorse, MI
$350,000
Somerset County, NJ
$2,500,000
Georgia
$3,300,000
Saint Louis, MO
$2,200,000
Madera County, CA
$1,300,000
Inglewood, CA
$2,790,000
Wallington, NJ
Not Disclosed
Woodburn, IL
$1,700,000
Brookland, AR
$2,650,000
O'fallon, MO
$4,500,000
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Serving Virginia Beach County, VA
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Melvindale, MI
$799,000
Columbus, GA
$150,000
Nolan County, TX
$1,000,000
Redford Twp, MI
$849,000
Wayne County, MI
$780,000
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Miami, FL
$2,500,000
Phillips, WI
$375,000
Georgia
$4,000,000
Georgia
$3,300,000
Kaufman, TX
$1,690,000
Middlesex County, MA
Not Disclosed
Philadelphia, PA
$359,000
Philadelphia, PA
$550,000
Missouri
$1,150,000
Fond Du Lac County, WI
$1,000,000
Mount Pleasant, SC
Not Disclosed
Kimball, MI
$199,000
Clinton Township, MI
$650,000
District of Columbia, DC
$5,000,000
Union Point, GA
$1,500,000
Macomb County, MI
$800,000
Williamstown, NJ
$2,300,000
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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