Liquor Store for Sale – Absentee Ownership Potential

This 18 year, one owner, hometown liquor store is located in a picturesque community. This store has one nearby competitor but competes not only on price but also customer service and close relationships within the community. The market is 80 percent local residents and 20 percent tourist trade. Craft beer a local favorite is the top seller, followed by liquor, then wine. Lottery tickets and a small inventory of cigarettes are offered for convenience. The store is open 7 days a week with more limited hours on Sundays.

The owner typically works 20 hours a week with little time spent tending to the day to day operations. Generally the owner places orders, inputs invoices, checks inventory levels, schedules the staff, and manages payroll and bookkeeping. A dedicated crew of part time employees carry out the daily operations. Some shifts are double covered. The long standing staff is committed to customer service, cleanliness, and are well thought of by the owner.