Profitable Santa Barbara Liquor Store | Loyal Customer Base
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Established, high-performing neighborhood liquor store and market located in a prime high-traffic coastal California market. This turnkey operation has a loyal repeat customer base, consistent monthly revenue averaging $65,000–$75,000, and strong long-term operating history. The business operates from a freestanding approximately 2,100 SF location with dedicated rear parking and delivery access.
Business includes a valuable 24-door commercial refrigeration system, all fixtures, shelving, and POS equipment. Additional income is generated through lottery sales, providing supplemental recurring revenue. Open daily with extended operating hours, maximizing customer traffic throughout the day and evening.
Current lease offers approximately 6 years remaining with renewal options and favorable rental terms for the area. Asking price is $499,000 plus inventory (estimated approximately $170,000). Ideal opportunity for an owner-operator, family business, or investor seeking an established cash-flowing business in a highly desirable and affluent market.
Business includes a valuable 24-door commercial refrigeration system, all fixtures, shelving, and POS equipment. Additional income is generated through lottery sales, providing supplemental recurring revenue. Open daily with extended operating hours, maximizing customer traffic throughout the day and evening.
Current lease offers approximately 6 years remaining with renewal options and favorable rental terms for the area. Asking price is $499,000 plus inventory (estimated approximately $170,000). Ideal opportunity for an owner-operator, family business, or investor seeking an established cash-flowing business in a highly desirable and affluent market.
About the Business
- Employees
- 5 Part-time
- Facilities & Assets
- Freestanding approximately 2,100 SF retail location with dedicated rear parking and alley access in a high-traffic coastal California market. The business is fully equipped and operational with a valuable 24-door commercial refrigeration system, liquor display shelving, market shelving, checkout/POS systems, storage areas, counters, fixtures, and operational equipment included in the sale. Well-configured store layout designed for efficient customer flow and strong product visibility. Lease offers approximately 6 years remaining from today with renewal options and favorable rental terms.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The business benefits from a loyal repeat customer base, strong neighborhood presence, and location within a high-income coastal California market with consistent residential and commuter traffic. The area supports steady demand for liquor, convenience, and specialty beverage purchases. High barriers to entry, limited available retail locations, and licensing restrictions help reduce new competition in the immediate market area. The business has established itself as a convenient neighborhood destination with stable recurring revenue and long-term operating history.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Significant upside potential exists for a new owner to increase revenue through expanded product selection, premium and craft beverage offerings, delivery platform integration, extended product mix optimization, and enhanced local marketing. Additional growth opportunities may include expanding convenience inventory, increasing high-margin specialty items, and further leveraging the business’s established customer base and strong neighborhood presence.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,100
- Rent
- $7,600.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- They want to reinvest in CRE.
- Transition Support
- Seller will provide 2 weeks of training and transition support at up to 20 hours per week to assist with operational procedures, vendor coordination, and a smooth ownership transition.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2510813
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