San Francisco, CA
Prime Pacific Heights Location | Owner Retiring After 31 Successful Years Incredible opportunity to acquire a well-established liquor store in one of San Francisco's most desirable neighborhoods....
$450,000
Cash Flow: $176,000
San Francisco, CA
Prime Pacific Heights Location | Owner Retiring After 31 Successful Years Incredible opportunity to acquire a well-established liquor store in one of San Francisco's most desirable neighborhoods....
$450,000
Cash Flow: $176,000
Ontario, CA
Online auction: November 17-19, 2025
$2,250,000 starting bid

San Francisco, CA
A rare opportunity to own a well-established neighborhood market in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and walkable communities. Known for its convenience, friendly service, and loyal customer base,...
$300,000

Santa Clara County, CA
One of the highly rated store in the prime area with plenty of parking, foot traffic, making it a go-to destination for local residential & corporate customers looking for Craft Beer, Wine, Hard to...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $302,360
San Jose, CA
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a well-established, high-performing liquor store located in a busy shopping center with excellent visibility and plenty of parking! This business offers...
$799,000
Cash Flow: $174,000
Emeryville, CA
Established Since Late 2024, Featuring Imported International Wine & Beer with an Ever Changing Selection, Hand Crafted Whiskeys, Bourbons, Tequila & Sake from All Around The World! Curated Sipping...
$200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Siskiyou County, CA
Confidential liquor store with real estate for sale in Northern California, located just off the I-5 freeway. This turnkey operation features strong sales and steady traffic. Real property is included...
$1,295,000
EBITDA: $203,097
Norco, CA
Turnkey liquor store opportunity in a prime Norco retail center! Located on busy Hamner Ave with excellent visibility, parking, and pylon signage, this store includes full buildout, fixtures, and...
$100,000
Lomita, CA
For lease: spacious 1,880 sqft fully furnished liquor and convenience store. Family owned and operated since 1987. Major expansion and renovation done in 2015. Located right off of PCH in Lomita under...
$98,000
Contra Costa County, CA
Great opportunity to buy established Liquor and convenience store in East bay, Concord near SR 4 and SR 242 exit. Franchised store, would require Franchise approval. The new owner can add more...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
Available Nationwide
Step into the $43 billion resale industry with Kid to Kid, a franchise that transforms high-quality, gently used kids' items into a profitable, purpose-driven business. Backed by 30+ years of innovation, unparalleled support, and a thriving community of 110+ stores, Kid to Kid offers the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building your own success story.
$100,000
See More FranchisesBarstow, CA
Don’t miss out on this **ABSENTEE-OWNER RUN** liquor store, ** completely remodeled from top to bottom** with a modern, clean look that’s already boosting sales!...
$499,999
Alameda County, CA
This profitable liquor store in Alameda County is a rare absentee-run opportunity, generating nearly $1M in annual sales with minimal day-to-day involvement from ownership. With steady revenue, strong...
$699,000
Palm Springs, CA
First, step aboard Ps Air, an aviation-themed nightclub that captures the spirit of flight with a unique speakeasy vibe. This popular venue offers a delightful dining experience paired with specialty...
$650,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established smoke shop offers a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to own a profitable retail business in a bustling, high-traffic area. The store boasts a spacious 1,000 sq....
$299,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Great opportunity to own a large, high gross, established, thriving liquor store, in prime Location with very high traffic. Floor space: 4000s.ft; Gross: $130,000/mo ;Lotto Gr: $40,000/mo; ATM:...
$1,250,000
Lana Hout
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
Sacramento County, CA
8AM-11PM Mon-Sun (7 days per week) $65,000 per month gross sales Rent is $3,340...
$549,999
Los Angeles County, CA
Great opportunity to own a well-established, low rent, Liquor Store. Average Monthly Gross Revenues: $50,000.00+- Gross Revenues DO NOT include Lotto Sales Price: $295,000.00 + Estimated Inventory of...
$295,000
Sacramento, CA
High Volume and busy Liquor store for Sale in Sacramento County with Monthly sale of around $95,000. The Store is surrounded by Apartments and houses. The store size is around 2300 Square Feet with...
$730,000
Cash Flow: $340,972
Livermore, CA
Liquor Store for Sale in Livermore, California. Current Store Sales are over $70,000 with high Gross Margin Plus Lotto and Lottery. Store Size is 2500 with additional Storage of 600 sq. feet. Monthly...
$649,000
Cash Flow: $305,000
Fremont, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to present a compelling opportunity to acquire a liquor and food store business in the burgeoning Irvington district of Fremont, California. Established in 1994, this...
$225,000
Available Nationwide
My Salon Suite offers a revolutionary business model that combines the stability of real estate with the profitability of the beauty industry. Our semi-absentee ownership model includes no on-site employees or inventory to manage so you can grow your portfolio without being tied down by day-to-day operations.
$500,000
See More FranchisesSan Joaquin County, CA
MS Real Estate is excited to present a profitable liquor and grocery store with a fully equipped commercial kitchen up for sale in one of the affluent neighborhoods of San Joaquin County, California....
$529,900
San Jose, CA
$665,000
Walnut, CA
$200,000
San Diego, CA
$378,000
Paramount, CA
$1,250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Humboldt County, CA
$9,450,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Needles, CA
$799,000
Sacramento, CA
$1,699,000
Antioch, CA
$1,599,000
Lockeford, CA
$1,000,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Alameda County, CA
$339,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stanislaus County, CA
$1,300,000
Mendocino County, CA
$650,000
Stockton, CA
$1,275,000
Commerce, CA
$250,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Redlands, CA
$325,000
Cypress, CA
$299,000
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Yucaipa, CA
$725,000
John J Moser, JD, CBB
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Los Angeles/Whittier/Fullerton
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sunbelt is the world’s largest business brokerage comprised of hundreds of offices working in 8+ countries. Sunbelt successfully closes 3,500 to 4,000 business sales transactions a year comprised of businesses with annual revenues from $50K to $50M. We have the largest proprietary database of business listings and buyers in the world that results in more businesses sold than anyone else.
Redondo Beach, CA
$250,000
Hacienda Heights, CA
$160,000
Alameda County, CA
$1,249,000
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Murrieta, CA
$300,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Alameda County, CA
$599,000
San Francisco, CA
$239,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$599,000
Sacramento County, CA
$950,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$650,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Westminster, CA
$1,500,000
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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