Miami, FL
$2,500,000

Miami, FL
$2,500,000

Phillips, WI
$375,000
Los Angeles, CA
$3,500,000

Minnesota
$1,750,000
Monroe, MI
$699,000
Lakewood, CO
$4,200,000
Georgia
$4,000,000
Georgia
$3,300,000
Kaufman, TX
$1,690,000
Tyngsboro, MA
Not Disclosed
Philadelphia, PA
$359,000
Philadelphia, PA
$550,000
Monmouth, NJ
Not Disclosed
Missouri
$1,150,000
Fond Du Lac County, WI
$1,000,000
Bridgeport, CT
$1,650,000
Jenn Valerio
The Keyes Company - Broker
Serving Palm Beach County, FL
The Keyes Company has over 90 years of experience in South Florida’s commercial real estate market. That unrivaled expertise, coupled with our strong reputation for service and support, exemplifies why working with Keyes will give you the best opportunity for success in the industry. Keyes Commercial has the necessary tools, relationships, and network to ensure a successful transaction.
Mount Pleasant, SC
Not Disclosed
Kimball, MI
$199,000
Clinton Township, MI
$650,000
Wichita Falls, TX
$2,650,000
Washington, DC
Not Disclosed
District of Columbia, DC
$5,000,000
Macomb County, MI
$800,000
Williamstown, NJ
$2,300,000
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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