Monterey County, CA
$235,000
Monterey County, CA
$235,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$699,000
Los Angeles, CA
$435,000
El Monte, CA
$795,000
Ukiah, CA
$150,000
San Francisco County, CA
$499,000
Riverside, CA
$1,500,000
Monterey County, CA
$300,000
Davis, CA
$225,000
San Francisco, CA
$368,000
Available Nationwide
$650,000
Fresno County, CA
$775,000
Alameda County, CA
$500,000
Glendale, CA
$470,000
Orange County, CA
$299,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,500,000
Cheryl Maloney
Vanguard Properties
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Number one listing agency in San Francisco-Number one marketing agency in San Francisco!! Vanguard is above and beyond the rest!
Alameda County, CA
$499,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ukiah, CA
$5,500,000
Mentone, CA
$135,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$325,000
Available in California
$200,000
Rialto, CA
$995,000
Bakersfield, CA
$500,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$900,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$500,000
San Francisco, CA
$195,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stanislaus County, CA
$800,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$499,000
Fremont, CA
$239,000
Sacramento County, CA
$650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
$2,990,000
Alameda County, CA
$250,000
Anaheim, CA
$199,000
Los Angeles, CA
$289,000
Vermont, CA
$289,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$349,000
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
Alhambra, CA
$95,000
Diamond Bar, CA
$250,000
Monterey, CA
$210,000
sarbjit sandhu
BRG Realty
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
We specialize in the sale of Small Businesses. Whether it is a Bar or Restaurant, a Retail Store, Gas Station, a Manufacturing, a Wholesale, A Distribution or a Service Business, we have all levels and can find the PERFECT business for you. We provided guidance on all aspect of acquiring a Small Business.
Anaheim, CA
$250,000
Monterey, CA
$800,000
Kern County, CA
$1,800,000
Baldwin Park, CA
$899,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$1,200,000
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$3,500,000
Fresno County, CA
$1,600,000
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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