Dauphin County, PA
Highly sought-after Pennsylvania Restaurant Liquor License (R License) available in Dauphin County. This license authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and spirits for on-premises consumption, along with...

Dauphin County, PA
Highly sought-after Pennsylvania Restaurant Liquor License (R License) available in Dauphin County. This license authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and spirits for on-premises consumption, along with...
$200,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Luzerne County, PA
Established High-Volume Beer Distributor with Real Estate - Luzerne County, PA This well-established beer distributor presents an exceptional opportunity in Northeast Pennsylvania's thriving beverage...
$3,900,000
Cash Flow: $350,000

Lackawanna County, PA
Opportunity Awaits! This Eastern PA Distributor is situated in a large shopping plaza in a free standing building. Tons of traffic and a well known name help bring in the customers! The real estate,...
$1,799,000

Chester County, PA
Chester County Liquor License for sale. You can located this liquor license anywhere in Chester County. Act fast, not many of these liquor licenses become available. This is a Type (R) License. Type...
$550,000
Chester, PA
Turn key to open , closed now because personal business, Monthly rent for whole property fis $2,500, This store had been operated for beer deli for long time ,Just closed beer deli & hot food business...
$320,000
Springfield, PA
Delaware County Restaurant R-License Available...
$300,000
Yeadon, PA
$350,000
Allegheny County, PA
$569,000
Philadelphia, PA
$229,000
Pennsylvania
$530,000
Available Nationwide
$80,000
Chester County, PA
$610,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fulton County, PA
$900,000
Philadelphia, PA
$170,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Montour County, PA
$1,100,000
Allegheny County, PA
$550,000
J&E Business Group
J&E Business Group
Serving Lancaster County, PA
J&E Business Group was founded in 2013 by longtime friends and business professionals, Harry Jefferies and Larry Etherton. Built on decades of combined experience in business brokerage, real estate, finance, and management, the firm was established with a simple mission: to guide entrepreneurs and business owners through successful transitions with integrity, expertise, and personal attention. Since its founding, J&E has grown to include a team of associates dedicated to supporting small business owners at every stage of the buying and selling process. In 2025, business consultant, Kristi May, became the new owner, bringing over 20 years of expertise in marketing and operations. She expanded the brokerage to offer marketing and operations consulting. Her background in helping organizations streamline systems and achieve significant growth further strengthens J&E’s commitment to providing exceptional value to its clients. Today, J&E Business Group continues to build on its founders’ legacy—serving as a trusted partner for entrepreneurs navigating one of the most important decisions of their lives.
Wilkes Barre, PA
$190,000
Chester, PA
$650,000
Philadelphia, PA
$310,000
Woodlyn, PA
$990,000
Luzerne County, PA
$70,000
Available Nationwide
$125,000
Philadelphia, PA
$1,700,000
Wilkes Barre, PA
$60,000
Wilkes Barre, PA
$60,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$275,000
Berks County, PA
$180,000
Berks County, PA
$160,000
Malvern, PA
$609,000
Darby, PA
$295,000
Chester, PA
$295,000
Upper Darby, PA
$270,000
Available in Pennsylvania
$200,000
Lackawanna County, PA
$80,000
Philadelphia, PA
Not Disclosed
Philadelphia, PA
$169,000
Philadelphia, PA
$69,000
Chester, PA
$420,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Philadelphia, PA
$560,000
Philadelphia, PA
$599,000
Chester, PA
$600,000
Philadelphia, PA
$359,000
Philadelphia, PA
$550,000
Larry Bodner
Executive Business Brokers
Serving Philadelphia County, PA
A Results Driven Leader Executive Business Brokers' President Larry Bodner established the business in 1985 to provide small to mid-sized business owners with value-added professional services. Years of Experience Since 1985, Larry has successfully guided sellers and buyers through transfers of ownership and business valuations. He has represented manufacturing, distribution, retail and private sector clients in sales ranging from $250K to $25M +. Unique Perspective As an experienced owner and operator of a chain of retail stores, Larry understands what makes a business valuable, how to present a business to prospective buyers, how to negotiate terms and how to secure the maximum price for a business.
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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania 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 |
26 |
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Median Asking Price |
$670,000 |
|
Median Reported Revenue |
$815,000 |
|
Median Reported Earnings |
$205,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Pennsylvania Liquor Store Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
|
Lower Quartile |
0.62 |
2.93 |
|
Median |
0.69 |
3.59 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.93 |
3.98 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Liquor Store Valuation Metrics & Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a liquor store in Pennsylvania?
The median asking price for a liquor store in Pennsylvania is approximately $670,000. 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 Pennsylvania report median annual sales of $815,000 and annual owner earnings of $205,000. 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 Pennsylvania typically range from 0.62 to 0.93, with the median at 0.69. Earnings multiples range from 2.93 to 3.89, with the median at 3.59. These values suggest a typical liquor store business in Pennsylvania will sell for around 0.69 times its annual revenue, and 3.59 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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