Kalamazoo County, MI
This is a great price for a Kalamazoo SDD License that can be TRANSFERRED to a liquor store, gas station, or supermarket. To transfer, the license must have a location and a clean record. The price is...

Kalamazoo County, MI
This is a great price for a Kalamazoo SDD License that can be TRANSFERRED to a liquor store, gas station, or supermarket. To transfer, the license must have a location and a clean record. The price is...
$344,999

Ohio
Ohio Full Restaurant Liquor Permit...
Not Disclosed

Montville, NJ
Rare opportunity to acquire a Type 44 Plenary Retail Distribution License in Morris County, NJ. This license allows the retail sale of liquor, wine, and beer for off-premises consumption only (ideal...
$599,000

Macomb County, MI
This is a great price for a Macomb SDD License that can be TRANSFERRED to a liquor store, gas station, or supermarket. To transfer, the license must have a location and a clean record. The price is...
$494,999
St. Clair County, MI
This is a great price for a St Clair SDD License that can be TRANSFERRED to a liquor store, gas station, or supermarket. To transfer, the license must have a location and a clean record. The price is...
$244,999
Miami, FL
Miami-Dade 4COP Liquor License for Sale – Flexible Owner Financing or Cash Terms! Rare opportunity to acquire a Miami-Dade County 4COP Liquor License, valid for use in: Bar Restaurant Nightclub Or can...
$335,000
Palm Beach County, FL
Take the guess work out and work with the Professionals. Please contact us for Availability and Current Costs. Financing Terms Offered and Cash Offers will be Considered. 4COP / 3PS Full Quota Liquor...
$550,000
Wayne County, MI
This is a great price for a Wayne SDD License that can be TRANSFERRED to a liquor store, gas station, or supermarket. To transfer, the license must have a location and a clean record. The price is...
$84,999
Oakland County, MI
This is a great price for an Oakland SDD License that can be TRANSFERRED to a liquor store, gas station, or supermarket. To transfer, the license must have a location and a clean record. The price is...
$414,999
Martin County, FL
Full quota moveable liquor license for use in Martin County. License is current & in good standing with no liens or debt. Can be used for a bar/restaurant/nightclub or retail package liquor store....
$625,000
Chester County, PA
Chester County Liquor License for sale. You can located this liquor license anywhere in Chester County. Act fast, not many of these liquor licenses become available. This is a Type (R) License. Type...
$550,000
Saint Paul, MN
Exceptional opportunity to own a freestanding retail building in the highly desirable Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. Positioned along a well-trafficked corridor and surrounded by a strong mix of...
$610,000
Miami Beach, FL
Rare opportunity to acquire a full 4COP liquor license in Miami-Dade County at a significant discount – approximately 30% below current market value! This license allows for the sale of beer, wine,...
$275,000
$250,000
Lake Villa, IL
Navarre, FL
Full quota liquor license now available for use in Santa Rosa County. License is moveable throughout the county and can be used for a package liquor store or that of a bar/restaurant/nightclub....
$929,000
Collier County, FL
Full quota liquor license for use in Collier County. License is moveable and can be used for package sales as a liquor store or consumption on premise for bar/restaurant or night club. No liens, No...
$512,500
Frank CBI, ABI, CMSBB, CBC, CM&AP
Murphy Business & Financial Services LLC
Serving Virginia Beach County, VA
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokers in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. The Hampton Roads, Virginia (VA) office provides beneficial connections in: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Poquoson. Choosing to partner with a national business broker provides an advantageous reach of over one hundred and eighty offices that have affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition associations. Murphy Business Brokers provide the following unsurpassed services: Skilled intermediaries offer assistance in Mergers and Acquisitions Assisting Individuals and Companies to Buy the most suitable Business Offering Business Valuation Reports and Appraisal Reports Providing exposure to the most appropriate Franchise Opportunity Giving accurate Equipment Appraisals Selling a Business without disclosing its identity Experienced Commercial Real Estate Brokers aid in site selection. Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokers in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada.
Springfield, PA
Delaware County Restaurant R-License Available...
$300,000
Indian River County, FL
FULL QUOTA LIQUOR LICENSE FOR USE IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY LICENSE IS CURRENT & IN GOOD STANDING, NO LIENS, NO DEBT, NO ENCUMBRANCES CAN BE USED FOR A PACKAGE LIQUOR STORE, BAR OR NIGHTCLUB FINANCING IS...
$565,000
Palm Beach County, FL
PRICE REDUCED, NOW $227,500.00 FULL QUOTA MOVEABLE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY CAN BE USED FOR A BAR/RESTAURANT OR RETAL PACKAGE LIQUOR STORE CURRENT & IN GOOD STANDING, NO LIENS OR DEBT!!...
$227,500
Miami, FL
License can be used for a package liquor store (3PS) or for a bar/restaurant/nightclub (4COP) Moveable throughout Dade Dade County No Liens or Debt, Current & in Good Standing Financing is available!...
$232,500
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Moveable Broward County quota liquor license. License can be used as a 3PS for a retail package liquor store or that of a 4COP for a Bar/Nightclub or Restaurant. The license is current and in good...
$212,000
Plymouth County, MA
Business Price: $499K + Inventory Property Price: $900K Prime Opportunity to own Full Liquor Business with Real Estate! - Long time Established Business with High-Volume sales, loyal customer base,...
$1,399,000
Wayne County, MI
Opportunity to acquire a commercial building on Harper Ave in Harper Woods. Formerly operated as a liquor store, this vacant retail property includes existing coolers, shelving, and interior fixtures,...
$249,999
Canon City, CO
Exciting Opportunity: Launch Your Liquor Retail Business in Low-Competition Cañon City, CO! Are you an entrepreneur ready to capitalize on a prime, turnkey opportunity in the thriving liquor retail...
Not Disclosed
$150,000
Winter Haven, FL
Jackson, MS
Two Businesses - One Liquor Store (Liquor Connection) and a Convenience Store (Party-Party Store) is located in the Business Zone of North Jackson, Mississippi. The property (150 ft x 180 ft) is...
Not Disclosed
Terrell, TX
Prime commercial lease opportunity in Terrell, TX featuring a dual-concept retail space perfect for liquor store and restaurant operations. This 2,400 sq ft property, built in 2007, sits on...
Not Disclosed
Established 11,000 Square Foot Liquor Store with Class B License This turnkey liquor store presents an exceptional opportunity in Walworth County, Wisconsin's thriving market. Operating since 2025,...
Not Disclosed
Presenting Spring Creek Liquor & Convenience Store, a well-regarded local fixture now available for acquisition at $200,000. Located in Columbia,MO. Opened Feb 2025. This highly profitable...
$200,000
Phoenix, AZ
$50,000
San Jose, CA
$665,000
Mesa, AZ
$395,000
Arizona
$2,950,000
Phoenix, AZ
$200,000
Phoenix, AZ
$120,000
$560,000
Seminole, FL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Macomb County, MI
$1,200,000
Tulsa, OK
$425,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wayne County, MI
$1,500,000
Harris County, TX
$225,000
Bergen County, NJ
$275,000
Brooklyn, NY
$520,000
Baltimore, MD
$650,000
Morgan County, IL
$500,000
Steve Ciancio
Atlantic Business Realty
Serving Indian River County, FL
I HAVE BEEN IN YOUR SHOES! Started, owned, sold and brokered businesses for over 40 Years!
Walnut, CA
$200,000
Kings County, NY
$699,999
$1,100,000
Saint Peters, MO
Suffolk County, NY
$1,200,000
Fairfield County, CT
$399,000
Humble, TX
$225,000
Saint Paul, MN
$276,000
Yamhill County, OR
$399,000
Jackson Heights, NY
$599,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Dakota
$450,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
852 |
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Median Asking Price |
$474,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$943,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Liquor Store Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.36 |
2.25 |
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Median |
0.52 |
3.05 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.77 |
4.00 |
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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?
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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