Washington, DC
$315,000
Washington, DC
$315,000
Wayne County, MI
$700,000
Detroit, MI
$1,550,000
New York, NY
$675,000
Dallas County, TX
$550,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$2,495,000
$449,900
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$915,000
Suffolk County, MA
$650,000
Tempe, AZ
$1,395,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rayville, LA
$1,799,000
Monterey County, CA
$300,000
Rockville, MD
$200,000
Detroit, MI
$300,000
Glendale, AZ
$50,000
Mesa, AZ
$90,000
Johanne Sharp-Sermania
Transworld Business Advisors of Philadelphia Main Line & South Jersey
Serving Delaware County, PA
For over forty-five years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses and commercial real estate. Today Transworld Business Advisors is a global network of brokers offering a turnkey solution for those that want to build a solid business and future for themselves while maintaining a balanced quality of life. With our comprehensive training programs, full marketing support, and local field support, you won't have to start from scratch. Our trained experts and mentors will help you every step of the way.
Chandler, AZ
$80,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cumberland County, IL
$799,000
Chandler, AZ
$299,000
Baltimore, MD
$325,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$1,700,000
Davis, CA
$225,000
Baltimore County, MD
$599,000
Harris County, TX
$114,700
Scottsdale, AZ
$135,000
San Francisco, CA
$368,000
Fresno County, CA
$775,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Philadelphia, PA
$350,000
Centennial, CO
$230,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Grand Marais, MN
$429,000
Ann Arbor, MI
$850,000
Alameda County, CA
$500,000
Collin County, TX
$1,900,000
Glendale, CA
$470,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$200,000
Orange County, CA
$299,000
Baltimore County, MD
$750,000
Pennsylvania
$530,000
Baltimore, MD
$420,000
Hialeah, FL
$1,950,000
Essex County, MA
$699,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,500,000
District of Columbia, DC
$735,000
Young Kim
Hana Realty & Investment
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
With a decade of experience in business and commercial real estate transactions, I specialize in guiding clients through successful business acquisitions, investment property purchases, and owner-user opportunities across Southern California. I’ve personally worked with more than 500 restaurant operators and business owners, delivering tailored advisory and brokerage services to meet their goals. As a licensed Realtor® and experienced consultant with a background in finance, I understand the numbers, the market, and most importantly—what it takes to close deals. My focus is always on protecting my clients’ interests, maximizing value, and fighting for what’s fair in every negotiation. Whether you’re buying a high-performing restaurant, selling your business, or investing in a retail or mixed-use property, I bring hands-on knowledge and an aggressive approach to get the job done. Fluent in English and Korean, I also help bridge the gap for Korean-speaking business owners and investors navigating U.S. real estate and business markets.
Oklahoma County, OK
$179,000
Indiana, PA
$495,000
Dallas County, TX
$260,000
Jefferson County, TX
$217,700
Baltimore County, MD
$399,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$2,100,000
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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