Washington, DC
$199,000
Washington, DC
$199,000
Detroit, MI
$698,000
Hayward, CA
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Macomb County, MI
$1,400,000
District of Columbia, DC
$1,100,000
District of Columbia, DC
$650,000
Hinds County, MS
$330,000
Richmond County, NY
Cash Flow: $9,999,999,999
Baltimore County, MD
$1,900,000
Fort Bend County, TX
$80,000
Miami, FL
$1,000,000
North Miami, FL
$3,200,000
Macomb County, MI
$995,000
Washington, DC
$200,000
Woodlyn, PA
$990,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$699,000
Ken Stein
The Kensington Company
Serving Nassau County, NY
The Kensington Company is a leading merger and acquisitions firm delivering professionalism, integrity and extensive market experience to every transaction. There are numerous companies in today’s market place that attempt to bring business buyers and sellers together. There are few however, that offer their clients the degree of sophistication, experience and resources of our unique firm. At The Kensington Company we have expanded the traditional business brokerage firm model to offer our clients comprehensive services during their individualized transaction process. We are committed to representing our clients’ best interests throughout the transaction process, while bringing innovative and creative solutions to the multiple complex challenges as we guide our clients toward accomplishing their “right” transaction. Our 20 years of business experience, from start up companies to multi million dollar organizations, allows us to understand our clients concerns and needs. Our goal is to negotiate a "Win-Win" scenario for all involved parties. We offer various services from business valuations, complete memorandum packages, buyer representation, corporate searches, business consultation, and strategic planning. We are committed to helping all our clients achieve their desired business goals and objective. We offer a complete range of professional services focusing on both middle-market and smaller business transactions: -Mergers & Acquisitions -Businesses For Sale -Buy Side Services -Franchise Resales -Franchise Sales -Franchise Development -Consolidations -Business Valuations -Business Consulting
Pleasanton, CA
$275,000
Bexar County, TX
$130,000
Luzerne County, PA
$70,000
Bolivar County, MS
$467,000
Phoenix, AZ
$1,500,000
Doral, FL
$480,000
Washington, DC
$950,000
Shelby County, TN
$197,000
Prince George's County, MD
$1,200,000
Philadelphia, PA
$1,700,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Somerset County, NJ
Okatie, SC
$120,000
New Jersey
$4,700,000
Wilkes Barre, PA
$60,000
New Haven County, CT
$650,000
Wilkes Barre, PA
$60,000
Denton County, TX
$220,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
East Brookfield, MA
$500,000
Belvidere, NJ
$120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Atlanta, GA
$2,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oakwood, GA
$6,200,000
Worcester County, MA
$599,000
Worcester County, MA
$899,000
Phoenix, AZ
$950,000
Lexington, MA
$225,000
Cambridge, MA
$125,000
St. Johns County, FL
$735,000
Chester Springs, PA
$609,000
Jay Feinberg
Mid Atlantic Commercial Real Estate
Serving Orange County, NY
Boynton Beach, FL
$235,000
Hawaii County, HI
$390,000
Palisades Park, NJ
$389,000
Acton, MA
$120,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$240,000
Baltimore, MD
$175,000
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
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
852 |
Median Asking Price |
$474,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$943,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Liquor Store Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.36 |
2.25 |
Median |
0.52 |
3.05 |
Upper Quartile |
0.77 |
4.00 |
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?
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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