Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$750,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$750,000
Passaic County, NJ
$1,400,000
Culver City, CA
$199,000
Atlanta, GA
$1,300,000
Summerville, SC
$250,000
Queens County, NY
$495,000
District of Columbia
$350,000
Great Neck, NY
$320,000
Houston, TX
$105,000
Oneonta, NY
$750,000
Forsyth County, GA
$1,200,000
Oakland, CA
$1,400,000
Colton, CA
$1,350,000
Hartford County, CT
$450,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore County, MD
$1,598,000
Bronx County, NY
$695,000
William White
Peak Commercial
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Peak Commercial delivers a full spectrum of commercial real estate services, including commercial financing, commercial insurance, and 1031 exchange services, as well as specialized investment and property management expertise. This complete integration of services, combined with our deep understanding of local, national, and international markets, positions us as a leader in facilitating all property types and sectors.
Brooklyn, NY
$1,200,000
Hoboken, NJ
$435,000
Washington, DC
$495,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Coconino County, AZ
$1,500,000
Silver City, NM
$3,600,000
Middlesex County, NJ
$695,000
Brooklyn, NY
$210,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Medford, WI
$950,000
Georgia
$10,000,000
Houston, TX
$167,000
Floral Park, NY
$1,200,000
Stearns County, MN
$649,000
Bethel, CT
$330,000
Denver, CO
$115,000
Denver County, CO
$239,000
Nassau County, NY
$895,000
Hillside, IL
$330,000
Brooklyn, NY
$800,000
Nassau County, NY
$2,290,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$300,000
Los Angeles, CA
$225,000
Rockland County, NY
$235,000
Paulding County, GA
$2,000,000
Riverside, CA
$650,000
Denver, CO
$675,000
Dallas, TX
$1,050,000
Graham, TX
$250,000
Cave Creek, AZ
$450,000
Tiffany Chung
@ Properties
Serving Lake County, IL
My clients' commercial real estate needs are met while through @properties Commercial, our full-service commercial division from small business owners to executives to investors.
Boyd County, KY
$87,000
Hudson County, NJ
$599,000
Wayne County, MI
$650,000
Franklin, TN
$120,000
Caldwell County, MO
$175,000
Clay County, MO
$199,000
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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