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RINO Neighborhood Liquor Store, High margin, Significant Upside
Business Description
Well Established RINO Liquor Store with Consistent Growth
This established liquor store represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Denver's thriving RiNo neighborhood. Operating continuously with a proven track record, the business maintains a substantial loyal customer base and demonstrates strong financial performance with weekly sales consistently exceeding $20,000.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The operation is positioned to achieve over $1 million in revenue for 2026. The business demonstrates resilience and growth potential within a recession-resistant industry sector in a continuously growing neighborhood.
OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Recent capital improvements include implementation of a modern POS system, updated shelving infrastructure, and development of digital capabilities including website and delivery platform. The 1,100 square foot store delivers a high revenue per foot which helps it maintain a lower than average overhead costs.
STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES
The business operates in one of the higher population density intersections. Several high rises are now towering above this store. Geographic positioning offers competitive advantage with no competing liquor establishments within 1,500 feet. The location benefits from proximity to light rail infrastructure and ongoing residential development.
MARKET POSITION
Situated within a rapidly developing urban corridor, the business is positioned to capitalize on significant population growth. Multiple mid-rise and high-rise residential projects have been completed in the immediate vicinity, with additional developments in various construction phases. This demographic expansion supports sustained revenue growth and market expansion opportunities.
GROWTH POTENTIAL
Walnut Liquors offers clear operational upside driven by execution rather than market demand. The current ownership has underinvested in inventory, carrying approximately $45,000 on hand versus an estimated $100,000 for a store of this size and location. This has led to inefficient small-batch purchasing at higher per-unit costs and elevated retail pricing. The business has also not historically utilized Breakthru Beverage Group—representing roughly 30% of Colorado’s spirits, wine, and liquor distribution—limiting access to scale pricing, promotions, and broader product selection. Tobacco sales were only added recently, despite strong local demand. Despite these constraints, gross margins remain strong at approximately 32%, indicating pricing power and customer loyalty, and sales increased by over $100,000 Year over Year. With improved inventory depth, case-level purchasing, and optimized distributor relationships, a new owner has a straightforward opportunity to lower costs, sharpen pricing, increase volume, and drive incremental cash flow without relying on external growth.
TRANSACTION STRUCTURE
Seller financing options are available for qualified purchasers. Property development potential exists, with architectural plans available.
This acquisition opportunity combines stable cash flow generation with significant appreciation potential in one of Denver's most dynamic neighborhoods. MOTIVATED SELLER!
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The operation is positioned to achieve over $1 million in revenue for 2026. The business demonstrates resilience and growth potential within a recession-resistant industry sector in a continuously growing neighborhood.
OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Recent capital improvements include implementation of a modern POS system, updated shelving infrastructure, and development of digital capabilities including website and delivery platform. The 1,100 square foot store delivers a high revenue per foot which helps it maintain a lower than average overhead costs.
STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES
The business operates in one of the higher population density intersections. Several high rises are now towering above this store. Geographic positioning offers competitive advantage with no competing liquor establishments within 1,500 feet. The location benefits from proximity to light rail infrastructure and ongoing residential development.
MARKET POSITION
Situated within a rapidly developing urban corridor, the business is positioned to capitalize on significant population growth. Multiple mid-rise and high-rise residential projects have been completed in the immediate vicinity, with additional developments in various construction phases. This demographic expansion supports sustained revenue growth and market expansion opportunities.
GROWTH POTENTIAL
Walnut Liquors offers clear operational upside driven by execution rather than market demand. The current ownership has underinvested in inventory, carrying approximately $45,000 on hand versus an estimated $100,000 for a store of this size and location. This has led to inefficient small-batch purchasing at higher per-unit costs and elevated retail pricing. The business has also not historically utilized Breakthru Beverage Group—representing roughly 30% of Colorado’s spirits, wine, and liquor distribution—limiting access to scale pricing, promotions, and broader product selection. Tobacco sales were only added recently, despite strong local demand. Despite these constraints, gross margins remain strong at approximately 32%, indicating pricing power and customer loyalty, and sales increased by over $100,000 Year over Year. With improved inventory depth, case-level purchasing, and optimized distributor relationships, a new owner has a straightforward opportunity to lower costs, sharpen pricing, increase volume, and drive incremental cash flow without relying on external growth.
TRANSACTION STRUCTURE
Seller financing options are available for qualified purchasers. Property development potential exists, with architectural plans available.
This acquisition opportunity combines stable cash flow generation with significant appreciation potential in one of Denver's most dynamic neighborhoods. MOTIVATED SELLER!
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 12
- Employees
- 4 (2 Full-time, 2 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- Efficiently operated liquor store with low overhead costs. New shelving throughout, plenty of storage, newer cooler/compressor, new register system.
Property is also available for sale with seller financing available. Zoning is for 16 stories. Also opportunity for a buyer to purchase building in the future with a signed lease. - Market Outlook / Competition
- Several high rises have either just been completed or are in progress adjacent to property location. Also next to an increasingly busy train station and intersection. No competition within 1500 ft. Very dense neighborhood.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Walnut Liquors is operationally under-optimized, creating immediate upside for an operator. Inventory averages ~$45K vs ~$100K expected, forcing single-case buys. Breakthru (?30% of CO portfolio) is unused. Margins run ~32% and sales grew $100K+ last year.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,100
- Rent
- $4,000.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Pursue other life ventures.
- Transition Support
- As much as needed for a smooth transition.
- Financing Options
- Yes. seller has flexibility to structure deal for right buyer!
Listing Info
- ID
- 2136331
- Listing Views
- 17163
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