Milwaukee County, WI
$1,950,000
Milwaukee County, WI
$1,950,000
Morgan County, IL
$499,000
Cook County, IL
$950,000
Cook County, IL
$799,000
Cook County, IL
$2,200,000
Cook County, IL
$1,700,000
Shawnee County, KS
$1,800,000
Cook County, IL
$1,599,000
Cook County, IL
$699,000
Cook County, IL
$600,000
Cook County, IL
$350,000
White County, IN
$250,000
Cook County, IL
$950,000
Kankakee County, IL
$875,000
Cook County, IL
$5,950,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Apple Springs, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $740,000
Michael Hall
The Jordie Lee Company
Serving Cumberland County, ME
The Jordie Lee Company is a boutique company offering custom brokerage services thru out the State of Maine and New Hampshire!
Cook County, IL
$2,400,000
Peoria County, IL
$1,150,000
Fresno, CA
$859,000
Nassau County, NY
$149,000
Peoria, IL
$150,000
Oktibbeha County, MS
$435,000
Iowa
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $300,000
South Fulton, GA
$550,000
Burlington, WI
$300,000
Loveland, CO
$280,000
Houston, TX
$157,700
Dallas County, TX
$597,000
Flushing, NY
$2,200,000
Suffolk County, NY
$525,000
Orange County, CA
$197,000
Bexar County, TX
$400,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$950,000
Santa Clara, CA
$299,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hamilton, IL
$825,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tucson, AZ
$1,690,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore, MD
$599,000
Montgomery County, MD
$425,000
Fort Worth, TX
$200,000
San Francisco, CA
$1,225,000
Covina, CA
$499,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$1,200,000
Ardmore, OK
$1,100,000
Carter County, OK
$799,000
Brian Smith
IA Business Advisors
Serving Kane County, IL
Our founder began his career as an accountant but did not enjoy public accounting. After a short term at a big 6 accounting firm, he started Business Accounting Solutions in 1988, which he later sold to Cornerstone Consulting Group. Recognizing the need many small businesses had for sound management advice, Brian went on to start Individual Advantages, LLC, which was later rebranded to IA Business Advisors in 2015, as a think tank to develop customized, yet affordable, business solutions driven by our focus on people, process, and technology. Our client base has always varied, ranging from large fortune 500, to small and medium sized community based businesses. When the Great Recession hit in 2008, we began to work with businesses in trouble due to the economic decline who struggled to afford consulting services and an ability to be represented through the business sale, succession or merger & acquisition process. Recognizing this, Brian began offering on-demand consulting services, through which businesses hindered by a strained economic environment and a restricted budget could consult with our company on an hourly basis for a lower more economical fee. This service became so popular that we have continued it to this day. During the business sales, succession, mergers and acquisitions process, companies often forget about their foundation: people and process. These are the two things that need the most attention during this huge transition, and the IA Business Advisors team are proficient in focusing on your foundation to better represent you and your organization to keep you organized through whichever transition process you may be going through. Our unique BizVision process pinpoints the metrics, processes, and people that will be the driving force behind the success of your business sale, succession, merger or acquisition. IA Business Advisors business business brokerage, success, merger and acquisition services was born out of our founder’s experience on a mergers and acquisitions team for a large NASDAQ traded company in the 1990s. After helping several acquisitions of small businesses around the world, our founder learned the importance of balance in the marketing, negotiation and due diligence process – balancing the focus on metrics, as well as policy, procedure, people, process, and technology. We have been involved in hundreds of business sales, successions, merger and acquisition projects since our conception in 1996.
Sonoma County, CA
$650,000
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Mesa, AZ
$580,000
Homewood, IL
$200,000
Northport, AL
$1,450,000
Glen Ellyn, IL
$130,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
852 |
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Median Asking Price |
$474,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$943,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Liquor Store Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.36 |
2.25 |
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Median |
0.52 |
3.05 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.77 |
4.00 |
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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?
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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