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Martinez, California
High Volume Liquor Store with Property
$ 2,499,000
Description: This is a long-established, family-owned Liquor and convenience store in downtown Martinez, California. Located on Main Street, it offers a wide selection of everyday essentials, including snacks, beverages, groceries, tobacco products, lottery tickets, and a well-stocked selection of beer, wine, liquor, and premium spirits, making it a convenient one-stop shop for residents and visitors. Known for its friendly, community-oriented service, this Liquor Store has been a familiar part of Martinez's downtown business district for decades. Its central location and broad product selection contribute to the walkable, small-town character of downtown Martinez while serving the daily shopping needs of the local community. This well-established and popular business offers significant upside potential for an owner-operator. A motivated, tech-savvy buyer can further grow revenue by expanding digital marketing efforts and leveraging online ordering and third-party delivery platforms. The seller is committed to a smooth transition and is willing to provide training and ongoing support to help the new owner successfully take over the business. Equipment Included: Cash Register w/ Scanner, 6 door Walk-in cooler, 11 door Reach-in cooler, 3 door Reach-in freezer, All Shelving, Security Cameras w/ DVR & Monitor, and Much More. A full list of equipment is available with the Listing Broker. General Information: Organization: Corporation | Bldg. size: ~2,334 Sq. Ft., Lot size: ~5,400 sq. ft. | Licenses Required: City Bus Lic, Health Permit, Seller’s Permit, ABC Type-21 Liquor License (Included & Transferable) Tobacco Permit. | Days Open/Hours: Daily 7 am to 12 am | Reason for Sale: Other Business Interests Revenue: Gross Sales: ~$100,000/M (As per Seller, not verified by the Broker) Financing: SBA Loan doable for an eligible buyer with 25% down payment All information contained in this document resulted from representations by Seller. Mission Peak Brokers, Inc. and its agents can not and will not verify the accuracy or completeness of any information. Purchasers must verify any such information themselves and should engage legal and financial advisors to assist with the process.
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California Liquor Store Market Snapshot
- Number of Businesses: 1 listings
- Average Asking Price: $2,499,000 (based on 1 listings with disclosed pricing)
- Average Revenue: $1,200,000
- Average Cash Flow: $0
California Liquor Store Market Insight
California liquor store valuations are heavily influenced by ABC license type and local moratorium status. Type 21 off-sale general licenses (full spirits) are significantly more valuable than Type 20 beer-and-wine licenses. In moratorium markets — including many neighborhoods in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento — existing ABC licenses can be worth $200,000 to $1M+ separately from the underlying business, as no new licenses are being issued. Most California independent liquor stores under $2M trade at 2.5x to 4x seller's discretionary earnings plus inventory at cost. License transfer in California typically takes 60-120 days through the ABC and requires escrow. High-volume urban locations in Los Angeles, Oakland, and Fresno generating $75,000 to $120,000+ in monthly gross sales are among the most sought-after opportunities on BizBen.
Why Invest in a California Liquor Store
- ABC license moratoriums in many California cities make existing licenses scarce and highly valuable
- Strong and consistent retail demand across beer, wine, spirits, lotto, and ancillary products
- Semi-absentee and absentee ownership models are common, making liquor stores ideal for investors
- Additional revenue from California Lottery commissions, ATM fees, check cashing, and tobacco
- Established customer bases with strong repeat business and predictable monthly cash flow
California remains the largest and most active state for liquor store acquisitions in the country.
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