RetailEstablished in 1983, this liquor store business has built a loyal customer base in the Asheville area. The company offers a full range of liquor store services, giving customers a single point of contact and driving healthy average tickets. The operation is efficient and lean, with overhead kept deliberately low relative to revenue. Day-to-day operations are handled by the team, with the owner focused on oversight and growth. Employees are experienced, licensed where required, and accustomed to operating with limited owner oversight. Demand is driven by non-discretionary need, making the business resilient in a range of economic conditions. Detailed financials, tax returns, and supporting schedules are available to qualified buyers after an NDA. Over the past several years ownership has invested in equipment, systems, and staff development, positioning the company for its next phase of growth. An excellent opportunity for a first-time buyer or an existing operator seeking a proven platform.
Seller will carry 10% at 6% interest, 3-year note, for a well-qualified buyer.
Owner is consolidating investments and exiting day-to-day operations.
4 weeks of training included in the sale price; extended support negotiable.
Housed in a 2,580 sq ft commercial space with room to expand operations.
Modeling Turnkey Liquor Store with Real Estate Included · $1.25M
Asking price is $1.25M. 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 AnalyzerAsheville, NC · 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 an independent retail store of this revenue size in the Asheville area; actual figures vary widely by sub-sector, margins, and lease terms, so treat as a directional benchmark only.
The documents below open to qualified buyers in the secure data room after a signed NDA.