Glendale, AZ
$1,800,000
Glendale, AZ
$1,800,000
San Jose, CA
$1,250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Detroit, MI
$1,250,000
South Carolina
$8,500,000
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
pedro rojas
Platano Advisors
Serving Broward County, FL
At our firm, we specialize in: Maximizing Your Enterprise Value: We help you achieve the highest possible valuation for your business. Securing the Best Offers: We ensure you receive the most competitive offers when selling your business. Increasing Revenue: We focus on boosting your revenue while simultaneously working on maximizing value and securing top offers.
Macomb County, MI
$995,000
Washington, DC
$200,000
Woodlyn, PA
$990,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$699,000
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
Gregory Judson
Century 21 Hometown Brokers
Serving Yellowstone County, MT
Lexington, MA
$225,000
Cambridge, MA
$125,000
St. Johns County, FL
$735,000
Chester Springs, PA
$609,000
Boynton Beach, FL
$235,000
Hawaii County, HI
$390,000
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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