Manatee County, FL
$600,000
Manatee County, FL
$600,000
Lackawanna County, PA
$80,000
Jacksonville, FL
Philadelphia, PA
Bridgewater, NJ
$675,000
Bellmawr, NJ
$185,000
Sewell, NJ
$295,000
Warren County, NJ
$225,000
Bergen County, NJ
$675,000
Broward County, FL
$325,000
Atlantic County, NJ
$115,000
Nottingham, MD
$150,000
Philadelphia, PA
$59,000
Philadelphia, PA
$169,000
South Plainfield, NJ
$375,000
Casa Grande, AZ
$36,000
Ken Oppeltz Don DiSpaltro
Vanguard Resource Gr
Serving San Diego County, CA
Our principals are members of IBBA and CABB, and perhaps the most experienced and professional group in southern California. Our office has sold over 800 businesses, many just like yours! We have sold virtually every type and size of business. From Main Street to lower middle market types of businesses, we can help. Selling a bigger company? Ken Oppeltz is a Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary and routinely has sold larger companies to investors, other companies, and private equity groups.
Washington, DC
Philadelphia, PA
$69,000
Philadelphia, PA
$750,000
Kern County, CA
$1,800,000
Miami, FL
Stearns County, MN
Edgewood, MD
$1,690,000
Wisconsin
$1,200,000
Dundalk, MD
$849,000
Sanford, FL
$1,550,000
Philadelphia, PA
$599,000
Somerset County, NJ
$2,500,000
Baldwin Park, CA
$899,000
Woodburn, IL
$1,700,000
Brookland, AR
$2,650,000
O'fallon, MO
$4,200,000
Melvindale, MI
$799,000
Knox County, IL
$2,150,000
Baltimore, MD
$265,000
Chester, PA
$550,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$950,000
Columbus, GA
$150,000
Nolan County, TX
$1,000,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$1,200,000
Baltimore, MD
$949,500
Redford Twp, MI
$849,000
Detroit, MI
$1,250,000
Washington, DC
$1,700,000
Davina Doletzky
Davina Doletzky Licensed Broker
Serving Pinellas County, FL
Wayne County, MI
$780,000
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Miami, FL
$2,500,000
Washtenaw County, MI
$1,825,000
Phillips, WI
$375,000
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, 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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