Turnkey Liquor Store for Sale – Essex County, MA | Major Growth Opportunity

Financial summary

Asking Price

$1.6M

Cash Flow (SDE)

$135K

Gross Revenue

$1.0M

SDE Multiple

12.2x

SBA financeability

Businesses in retail trade are commonly SBA-financed. The figures below are the industry-category norm from SBA 7(a)/504 lending, a gauge of how financeable a deal like this tends to be.

Retail Trade benchmarks

Active lenders in this category: The Huntington National Bank, U.S. Bank, National Association, TD Bank, National Association.

Based on 13,075 SBA loans · source: SBA 7(a)/504 FOIA, as of 2026Q1 · industry-category level.

Detailed information

Location

Middleton, MA

Industry

Retail

Source

eastcoast

First indexed

Jun 13, 2026

Data quality

Excellent (95/100)

Key points

• •Liquor store in affluent Essex County, MA with $1M annual gross revenue; 2,900 sq ft space with real estate included.
• •Owner operated for 10+ years; recently upgraded store and building; all equipment well-maintained; 17-door walk-in cooler included.
• •Seller retiring; asking $1,650,000; inventory not included but seller may finance for qualified buyers.
• •Growth opportunities noted: expand tobacco/accessories, non-alcoholic beverages, and marketing; strong local customer base with ample parking.

Business description

Turnkey Liquor Store for Sale – Essex County, MA | Major Growth Opportunity Asking Price: $1,650,000 Gross Revenue: Approximately $1,000,000 Square Footage: 2,900 sq. ft. Real Estate: Included Business Overview Turnkey liquor store located in an affluent area of Essex County, Massachusetts. This 2,900 sq. ft. store features an excellent layout, modern fixtures, and ample on-site parking, providing convenience and accessibility for customers. The current owner purchased the store over 10 years ago and has recently made several upgrades to both the store and the building. The property includes a 17-door walk-in cooler ideal for beer, wine, and beverage sales. All equipment is well maintained and in excellent condition, allowing a new owner to step in with minimal additional investment. The business currently generates approximately $1,000,000 in annual gross revenue and offers significant upside potential for a motivated owner-operator or experienced buyer looking to expand operations. Growth Opportunities Substantial room for expansion includes: Expanding tobacco and accessory offerings Increasing non-alcoholic beverage selections, soft drinks, snacks, and packaged foods Implementing more active marketing and community engagement initiatives With its prime location, strong operational foundation, and untapped growth potential, this represents an exceptional opportunity in a desirable market. Highlights Real estate included in sale 17-door cooler All equipment well maintained Strong local customer base Ample customer parking Ideal for owner-operator or experienced liquor store operator Inventory not included (seller will consider financing inventory only for well-qualified buyers) Reason for Sale: Retirement About East Coast Business Brokers – Boston East Coast Business Brokers — Boston delivers Main Street to M&A advisory services throughout Boston and the greater New England market, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. Under Brendan Edmonds, Managing Partner of the Northeast Region and licensed Realtor, the firm represents sellers and advises buyers through every stage of a transaction — valuation, confidential marketing, buyer vetting, negotiations, due diligence, and closing coordination — ensuring transactions move smoothly from initial contact to closing.

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