Albany, NY
$300,000
Albany, NY
$300,000
Glendale, AZ
$200,000
Jefferson County, NY
$1,250,000
Pearland, TX
$215,000
Jefferson County, CO
$350,000
Dorchester County, SC
$195,000
Anoka County, MN
$495,000
Tulsa, OK
$847,000
Coral Gables, FL
$275,000
Palm Harbor, FL
$2,200,000
Alameda County, CA
$500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chase County, NE
$300,000
Chicago, IL
$450,000
West Des Moines, IA
$450,000
Alexander, NY
$30,000
San Jose, CA
$465,000
Brad Coffman, CBI, CM&AP
Valorem Business Brokers
Serving Palm Beach County, FL
Valorem Business Brokers brings together an elite team of professionals whose collective experience guarantees the best service. Providing exceptional client service in every cycle and sector to the Southeast, our team has extensive local market knowledge and segment expertise. Our team of specialists are supported by state-of-the-art technology, tier-one resources, and consistent category training - all of which further our clients' asset and leasing objectives. Look to Valorem Business Brokers for strategic guidance and consultation in every segment: Valorem provides both clients and business associates with the highest standards of professional service and unmatched performance in the sale of privately held businesses, mergers & acquisitions, franchise sales, business valuations, machinery & equipment appraisals, commercial real estate, and business consulting. With the team at Valorem, you can be assured you are represented by outstanding, experienced, and knowledgeable professionals who will provide you with sound financial, strategic, and tactical implementation to achieve a successful transaction.
Rockford, IL
$2,300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Monterey County, CA
$4,200,000
Victorville, CA
$475,000
Oregon
$140,000
Oregon
$140,000
Baltimore County, MD
Cash Flow: $175,000
St. Charles County, MO
$283,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,000,000
Pasco County, FL
$2,250,000
Racine, WI
$150,000
New York, NY
$699,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore, MD
$3,000,000
Gales Ferry, CT
$229,000
Transylvania County, NC
$198,000
Arvada, CO
$295,000
Tucson, AZ
$129,000
St. Clair County, IL
$399,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Peoria, IL
$3,125,000
Harris County, TX
$225,000
Baltimore City County, MD
$140,000
Surprise, AZ
$749,000
Mckinney, TX
$260,000
Kings County, NY
$565,000
Fountain Valley, CA
$280,000
Griffin, GA
$1,300,000
Allegheny County, PA
$569,000
Alameda County, CA
$349,999
San Joaquin County, CA
$330,999
Travis Webb
Panhandle Business Brokers
Serving Okaloosa County, FL
South Carolina
$2,240,000
El Paso County, CO
$649,995
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Markham, IL
$699,990
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$700,000
Trabuco Canyon, CA
$349,000
Anaheim, CA
$170,000
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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