RetailRare opportunity to acquire a liquor store business with 30 years of operating history in a growing market. Financial records are well organized and will support lender due diligence, including SBA financing. The Des Moines market continues to grow, and demand for liquor store services has remained resilient through economic cycles. Strong online reviews and word-of-mouth referrals drive a steady flow of new customers with minimal advertising spend. The brand is well recognized locally, supported by years of consistent signage, vehicle wraps, and community involvement. Revenue is diversified across residential and commercial accounts, with no single customer representing a significant concentration. What began as a small operation in 1996 has grown steadily through referrals, repeat customers, and a reputation for doing the job right. A qualified buyer can step into stable cash flow from day one.
Seller will carry 15% at 7.5% interest, 5-year note, for a well-qualified buyer.
Owner is scaling back for health-and-lifestyle reasons and will assist with a full transition.
Comprehensive 2-week transition included; seller open to a longer consulting arrangement.
Growth opportunities include expanded digital marketing, added service lines, and extended hours.
Modeling Profitable Liquor Store with Seller Financing Available · $1.05M
Asking price is $1.05M. Type an offer or drag to model one.
SBA 7(a) acquisition loans typically require ~10% down.
SBA business-acquisition loans are usually 10 years.
A market salary for whoever runs the business day-to-day, subtracted from earnings to show true profit. Set to $0 if you will owner-operate.
Estimates for illustration only, based on the listed SDE and your assumptions. Closing costs are estimated at ~2.5% of price for fees and working capital. Actual loan terms, taxes, and earnings will differ. This is not financial advice. Verify all figures in diligence and consult qualified advisors.
Open the full Deal AnalyzerDes Moines, IA · Source: AI estimate (Claude) · general knowledge.
AI-estimated comparable ranges from general market knowledge · as of 2026-08-04 · AI estimate (Claude) · general market knowledge. Reference only, not verified market data or a valuation.
Rough AI estimate for a mid-size Midwest retail store, not verified market data; retail margins vary widely by subsector (grocery, apparel, specialty), so treat these as broad indications only.
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