Upper Saddle River, NJ
$450,000

Upper Saddle River, NJ
$450,000

Lodi, NJ
$500,000

Washington, DC
$265,000

Pinellas County, FL
$540,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$250,000
St. Johns County, FL
$700,000
Manatee County, FL
$600,000
Lackawanna County, PA
$80,000
Jacksonville, FL
Not Disclosed
Philadelphia, PA
Not Disclosed
Bellmawr, NJ
$185,000
Sewell, NJ
$295,000
Warren County, NJ
$225,000
Bergen County, NJ
$675,000
Broward County, FL
$325,000
Nottingham, MD
$150,000
Jim Parker
The Lawn Boss, Inc.
Serving Orange County, FL
Successfully selling a lawn or landscape business with gross sales exceeding $1 million in sales requires the touch of a specialist who understands the industry inside and out, and that’s where Jim excels. As an internationally and nationally recognized business broker, Jim’s deep understanding of your industry sets him apart from local generalist brokers. Choosing Jim means gaining the support of an entire team of professionals. This expert team, using proven systems and strategies, ensures faster sales, above-average prices, and favorable terms with no upfront fees, we gat paid when your business sells. Its success rate is a testament to its effectiveness, at 90% of listed businesses sold, nine times the national average. Jim is also a recognized leader among his peers serving as the 2026 Elected Chair for the International Business Brokers Association, which has over 300 members. Additionally, he served 10 years on board of the Business Brokers of Florida and four years on the Board of the IBBA.
Philadelphia, PA
$169,000
South Plainfield, NJ
$375,000
Casa Grande, AZ
$36,000
Washington, DC
Not Disclosed
Philadelphia, PA
$69,000
Georgia
$3,300,000
Saint Louis, MO
$2,200,000
Washington, DC
$1,700,000
Madera County, CA
$1,300,000
Kitchener, ON
$1,300,000
Inglewood, CA
$2,790,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$950,000
Wallington, NJ
Not Disclosed
Philadelphia, PA
$560,000
Miami, FL
Not Disclosed
Philadelphia, PA
$599,000
Somerset County, NJ
$2,500,000
Baldwin Park, CA
$869,000
Woodburn, IL
$1,700,000
Brookland, AR
$2,650,000
O'fallon, MO
$4,500,000
Melvindale, MI
$799,000
Chester, PA
$550,000
Columbus, GA
$150,000
Nolan County, TX
$1,000,000
Baltimore, MD
$949,500
Redford Twp, MI
$849,000
Wayne County, MI
$780,000
Frank Perez-Andreu
Keller Williams Realty
Serving St. Johns County, FL
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Miami, FL
$2,500,000
Phillips, WI
$375,000
Los Angeles, CA
$3,500,000
Minnesota
$1,750,000
Monroe, MI
$699,000
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. | ||
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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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