British Columbia
$8,488,000

British Columbia
$8,488,000

Middlesex County, MA
$199,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sidney, IA
$275,000

Fairfield County, CT
$5,200,000
Highland Park, MI
$349,000
Columbus, GA
$1,410,000
Cook County, IL
$219,700
Anne Arundel County, MD
$990,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$3,700,000
Wilmington, CA
$2,250,000
Fairfax County, VA
$495,000
Hanover Park, IL
$325,000
Champaign, IL
$567,000
Bronx County, NY
$990,000
Summit, IL
$850,000
Charleston, SC
$125,000
Sung Yun Lee
Transworld
Serving Somerset County, NJ
For over forty years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses, mergers and acquisitions and franchises. Today Transworld Business Advisors is a global network of brokers offering a turnkey solution for those that want to build a solid business and future for themselves while maintaining a balanced quality of life.
Broward County, FL
$875,000
Nassau County, NY
$250,000
Bedford County, TN
$990,000
Houston, TX
$99,700
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kendall County, IL
$265,000
Freeborn County, MN
$125,000
Bolivar County, MS
$607,000
Nassau County, NY
$850,000
San Mateo, CA
$160,000
Orange County, CA
$399,999
Ormond Beach, FL
$140,000
Volusia County, FL
$50,000
Lake County, IL
$99,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fort Worth, TX
$3,000,000
Trenton, NJ
$699,999
Saline County, KS
$274,700
Fairfax County, VA
$120,000
San Mateo County, CA
$850,000
Rochester, NY
$99,000
Denver, CO
$129,995
Sussex County, NJ
$189,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Henry County, GA
$14,500,000
Maine
$120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oakville, CT
$699,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$699,000
Westville, NJ
$150,000
Lake Wylie, SC
$400,000
Rohit Mukherjee
Denver Real Estate Brokers
Serving Arapahoe County, CO
DREB has managed over 15 years of Colorado Business Transactions.
Harris County, TX
$950,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore County, MD
$1,950,000
Cumming, GA
$105,000
Jackson, MS
$50,000
El Monte, CA
$795,000
Nassau County, NY
$595,000
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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