San Francisco County, CA
$499,000

San Francisco County, CA
$499,000

Monterey County, CA
$250,000
Davis, CA
$225,000

San Francisco, CA
$368,000
Fresno County, CA
$775,000
Alameda County, CA
$500,000
Orange County, CA
$299,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,500,000
Alameda County, CA
$499,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ukiah, CA
$5,500,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Mentone, CA
$135,000
Bakersfield, CA
$500,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$900,000
San Francisco, CA
$170,009
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stanislaus County, CA
$800,000
Rick Teh, EMBA, CBI
Accel Business Advisors
Serving Alameda County, CA
We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners; We will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Through our rigorous training programs, our brokers have learned how to find the right buyer for your business and how to make the closing process run smoothly.
Santa Barbara, CA
$499,000
Sacramento County, CA
$650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
$2,990,000
Alameda County, CA
$250,000
Anaheim, CA
$225,000
Los Angeles, CA
$269,000
Vermont, CA
$269,000
Alameda County, CA
$1,900,000
San Lorenzo, CA
$249,000
San Jose, CA
$1,250,000
Hayward, CA
$99,000
Pleasanton, CA
$275,000
Monrovia, CA
$135,000
Woodland Hills, CA
$299,999
Alhambra, CA
$95,000
Anaheim, CA
$299,000
Monterey, CA
$800,000
Madera County, CA
$1,300,000
Inglewood, CA
$2,790,000
Baldwin Park, CA
$869,000
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$3,500,000
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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