RetailA profitable liquor store operation serving the greater Providence market since 1988. The business operates on modern software for scheduling, invoicing, and customer management, so a new owner inherits clean data and repeatable processes. Detailed financials, tax returns, and supporting schedules are available to qualified buyers after an NDA. Many customer relationships span a decade or more, and several commercial accounts are on multi-year arrangements. Owner involvement is primarily managerial; no specialized license is required for ownership, though one is preferred. The company offers a full range of liquor store services, giving customers a single point of contact and driving healthy average tickets. Over the past several years ownership has invested in equipment, systems, and staff development, positioning the company for its next phase of growth. The local market is fragmented, positioning this business well for a buyer pursuing a consolidation strategy. The team is cross-trained across functions, so operations do not depend on any single employee. The company ranks well in local search results and maintains an active presence on the major review platforms. An excellent opportunity for a first-time buyer or an existing operator seeking a proven platform.
Up to 15% carried at 7.5% over 5 years for qualified buyers.
Partners are divesting to focus on other holdings.
6 weeks of training included in the sale price; extended support negotiable.
The local market is fragmented; this business is among the most established names in its trade area.
Modeling Successful Liquor Store in Providence · $426K
Asking price is $426K. 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 AnalyzerProvidence, RI · 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 small independent retail store in the Providence metro area; actual figures vary widely by subsector, lease terms, and inventory, so treat this as a ballpark only.
The documents below open to qualified buyers in the secure data room after a signed NDA.
