Rochester, NY
$99,000
Rochester, NY
$99,000
San Jose, CA
$298,000
Denver, CO
$129,995
Sussex County, NJ
$190,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Livingston County, MI
$1,600,000
Monterey County, CA
$235,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Henry County, GA
$14,500,000
Maine
$120,000
Denver, CO
$314,995
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oakville, CT
$699,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$699,000
Schaumburg, IL
$275,000
Westville, NJ
$150,000
Lake Wylie, SC
$400,000
Harris County, TX
$950,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore County, MD
$1,950,000
Dr.Ed Kwoka
Innovatus Group Inc.
Serving Broward County, FL
Innovatus Group Inc is a business consulting firm helping to prepare companies for a successful exit. In Florida, I am licensed and provide business brokerage services under United Business Brokers - Florida Brokers License #: CQ1059885. Innovatus Group Inc is a full service business consulting firm while United Business Brokers is a full service business brokerage firm serving the Florida marketplace. Our experience lies in the ability to prepare the company for exit and present it discretely to the right group of vetted buyers and sellers. Our rigorous process ensures the best possible outcome for our clients. We also believe that communication is a key component in any successful deal. Our relationships with SBA and conventional lending institutions helps make your transaction move along efficiently and with proper guidance.
Cumming, GA
$105,000
Jackson, MS
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
$435,000
El Monte, CA
$795,000
Nassau County, NY
$595,000
Washington, DC
$327,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$1,899,900
Mesa, AZ
$150,000
Philadelphia, PA
$550,000
Ukiah, CA
$150,000
Philadelphia, PA
$229,000
San Francisco County, CA
$499,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$199,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$1,700,000
Riverside, CA
$1,500,000
Plymouth County, MA
$150,000
Houston, TX
$65,000
Miller County, AR
$127,000
Washington, DC
$315,000
Wayne County, MI
$700,000
Detroit, MI
$1,550,000
New York, NY
$675,000
Dallas County, TX
$550,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$2,495,000
$449,900
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$875,000
Suffolk County, MA
$650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rayville, LA
$1,799,000
Thomas Nelson
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation
Serving Richland County, MT
Murphy Business has a presence in the Mountain West Region with strong connections in the following states and cities. Idaho - Coeur D'Alene, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Twin Falls, Boise Montana - Helena-Butte, Kalispell, Missoula, Dillon, Bozeman, Great Falls, Billings, Central Montana, Eastern Montana, Western Montana Wyoming - Jackson, Sheridan, Buffalo, Casper, Gillette North Dakota - Bismarck, Grand Forks, Fargo, Williston South Dakota - Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Sturgis A strong presence in each state with offices in cities throughout provides insight into each local market. Murphy Business deals with local companies on a daily basis, which helps them gain respect and grow experience in the Mountain West Region.
Monterey County, CA
$250,000
Detroit, MI
$300,000
Mesa, AZ
$80,000
Chandler, AZ
$80,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cumberland County, IL
$799,000
Baltimore, MD
$325,000
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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