Hacienda Heights, CA
$160,000

Hacienda Heights, CA
$160,000

Alameda County, CA
$1,249,000

Murrieta, CA
$250,000

Alameda County, CA
$599,000
San Francisco, CA
$239,000
Sacramento County, CA
$950,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$650,000
Westminster, CA
$1,500,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$229,000
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Available Nationwide
$80,000
Alameda, CA
$119,000
Los Angeles, CA
$229,000
$889,000
San Francisco, CA
Hacienda Heights, CA
$339,000
Alameda County, CA
$500,000
Greg Michail, CBB
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Pasadena
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Pasadena (SBBP) is a Southern California based firm specializing in business mergers, acquisitions, and valuations. It is part of the worldwide Sunbelt Network of over 300 offices. Sunbelt specializes in small and medium size privately held companies with a particular emphasis on manufacturing, distribution and select business-to-business service industries. Sunbelt is dedicated to providing clients with confidential and professional representation and assisting them in achieving their business objective. For more information, log on www.sunbeltpasadena.com.
San Jose, CA
$465,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Monterey County, CA
$4,200,000
Fountain Valley, CA
$280,000
Alameda County, CA
$349,999
San Joaquin County, CA
$330,999
Available in California
$200,000
Trabuco Canyon, CA
$349,000
Anaheim, CA
$170,000
Fullerton, CA
$1,300,000
Fullerton, CA
$325,000
California
$195,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,000,000
Fresno, CA
$859,000
Orange County, CA
$197,000
Santa Clara, CA
$299,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
San Francisco, CA
$1,225,000
Covina, CA
$499,000
Sonoma County, CA
$650,000
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Inglewood, CA
$2,850,000
Los Angeles, CA
$875,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Pedro, CA
$1,450,000
Van Nuys, CA
$659,000
Mendocino County, CA
$1,850,000
San Jose, CA
$199,000
Lamar Rutherford
Excellens Solutions
Serving San Diego County, CA
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Culver City, CA
$199,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$300,000
Available Nationwide
$60,000
San Francisco County, CA
$888,000
Wilmington, CA
$2,250,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,500,000
San Mateo County, CA
$850,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$699,000
El Monte, CA
$795,000
Ukiah, CA
$150,000
San Francisco County, CA
$499,000
Monterey County, CA
$200,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
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 in California, 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 California 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 |
105 |
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Median Asking Price |
$413,250 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$738,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$121,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Liquor Store Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
2.43 |
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Median |
0.58 |
3.15 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.75 |
3.88 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Read the Report:
Liquor Store Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a liquor store in California?
The median asking price for a liquor store in California is approximately $413,250. 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 California report median annual sales of $738,000 and annual owner earnings of $121,000. 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 California typically range from 0.43 to 0.75, with the median at 0.58. Earnings multiples range from 2.43 to 3.88, with the median at 3.15. These values suggest a typical liquor store business in California will sell for around 0.58 times its annual revenue, and 3.15 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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