Los Angeles County, CA
$3,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,000,000
Fresno, CA
$859,000
Orange County, CA
$197,000
Santa Clara, CA
$299,000
Chino, CA
$650,000
San Francisco, CA
$1,225,000
Covina, CA
$499,000
Sonoma County, CA
$650,000
Panorama City, CA
$100,000
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Inglewood, CA
$3,150,000
$450,000
San Francisco, CA
Alameda County, CA
$700,000
Glendale, CA
$800,000
Alexander Neyman
SRO164400
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Our Boutique Like Brokerage, Has Been Helping Sellers, With Their Exit Strategies, Since 2008 During This Time, We Have Successfully Sold Many Different Businesses, Operating In Different Industries. We Are Treating All Of Our Listings, Businesses For Sale, As Our Own, And We Are Putting 100% Efforts, To Achieve The End Goal.
Los Angeles, CA
$1,050,000
Chino, CA
$9,500,000
San Bernardino, CA
$1,400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside, CA
$1,500,000
Santa Clara, CA
$749,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Pedro, CA
$1,450,000
Van Nuys, CA
$659,000
Los Angeles, CA
$959,000
Ukiah, CA
$1,890,000
San Jose, CA
$199,000
Tracy, CA
$275,000
Sacramento County, CA
$199,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kern County, CA
$4,400,000
Bloomington, CA
$890,000
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$700,000
Pico Rivera, CA
$449,000
Orange County, CA
$1,300,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$750,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Culver City, CA
$199,000
Oakland, CA
$1,400,000
Colton, CA
$1,350,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1
San Joaquin County, CA
$300,000
Los Angeles, CA
$225,000
Riverside, CA
$650,000
Jasjeet (JAZZ) Singh
Realty Concepts
Serving Fresno County, CA
At RC Commercial Ltd., integrity, professionalism, and dedication drive everything we do. Specializing in the sale and leasing of multifamily, retail, restaurant, franchise, office, industrial, land, and agricultural properties, we bring decades of expertise and a client-first approach.
San Francisco County, CA
$888,000
Wilmington, CA
$2,250,000
Available Nationwide
$350,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,500,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$275,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$175,000
San Mateo, CA
$160,000
Orange County, CA
$399,999
Anaheim Hills, CA
$399,000
Orange County, CA
$750,000
San Mateo County, CA
$850,000
San Jose, CA
$298,000
Available in California
$150,000
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
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
105 |
Median Asking Price |
$413,250 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$738,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$121,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
California Liquor Store Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
2.43 |
Median |
0.58 |
3.15 |
Upper Quartile |
0.75 |
3.88 |
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 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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