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San Diego County, California
Liquor Store - High Volume, Employee Run
Asking Price
$700,000
Revenue
$1,260,000
Down
All Cash
Cash Flow
$180,000
Name: Thomas GARMO
Phone: Show phone number
Name
Thomas GARMO
Phone
Show phone number
Description
📍 Prime San Diego Location | Type 21 Full Liquor License (No Conditions)
💲 Asking Price: $700,000 + inventory
💰 Owner Financing: Available for inventory to qualified buyers
📊 Gross Sales: ~$100,000/month (~$1.2M annually)
💵 Net Operating Income (NOI): ~ $15,000/month
🏢 Rent: $5,500/month
📑 Lease Term: Approx. 14 years remaining
🍷 Liquor License: Type 21 Off-Sale | No restrictions, no violations
🔑 Business Overview
Turnkey, high-volume liquor store in a prime, high-traffic San Diego location with strong visibility and a loyal, long-term customer base. The store is 100% employee-run, making it ideal for both absentee investors and hands-on owner-operators looking for stable cash flow.
Highlights:
✅ Consistent sales of approx. $100,000 per month
✅ Strong cash flow with approx. $15,000/month NOI
✅ Long-term lease with ~14 years remaining for security and stability
✅ Below-market rent at just $5,500/month for the area
✅ Clean Type 21 Off-Sale license – no conditions, no violations
✅ Fully staffed and employee-operated, allowing for absentee or semi-absentee ownership
✅ High-traffic location with great exposure and repeat neighborhood clientele
📌 Buyer Requirements
NDA required prior to release of detailed financials and address
Proof of funds required for qualified buyers
📞 Contact us today for more information or to schedule a confidential showing.
Business Details
Year Established:
1998
Employees:
3
Reason for sale:
owner retiring
Support & Training:
Yes
Property Information
Size in Square Feet:
2,200 sqft
Lease Terms:
14
Lease & Tenant Information
Posting Information
Posting ID:
292833
Business Category:
Retail
Business Types:
Liquor Store
Keywords:
San Diego County, california, liquor
Attributes:
Absentee Run
Broker Cooperation
Home Based
Training And Support
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Liquor Store - High Volume, Employee Run
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