Liquor Store Businesses for Sale in San Carlos, California
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San Carlos, California
Big Lou's Liquors For Sale!
$ 129,888
Big Lou's Liquors For Sale! Great business opportunity in the heart of San Carlos. Fully stocked, upgraded equipment in excellent condition, ATM, Lotto/Lottery, Air Conditioned and much more! Extend the hours, open Sundays and reap the rewards!! Safe and friendly work environment on busy Laurel Street.
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California Liquor Store Market Snapshot
- Number of Businesses: 1 listings
- Average Asking Price: $129,888
- Average Revenue: $0
- 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.
Selling Your California Liquor Store?
Thinking about selling your liquor store? BizBen connects sellers with qualified buyers and experienced brokers who understand California ABC licensing, escrow, bulk sale transfer requirements, and inventory valuation.