Food & Beverage
Cedar Falls, IA
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
61% below marketComparable Food & Beverage businesses sell at a median of 2.5x SDE, based on 1860 listings. This one asks 1.0x, about 61% below that median. At the comparable median it would price ~$765K.Methodology refines over time.Comparable Food & Beverage businesses sell around $765K vs this $300K ask.
Methodology refines over time.
SBA financeability
Businesses in food services & beverage retail 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.
Food Services & Beverage Retail benchmarks
Typical SBA leverage
71%
Industry charge-off
1.3%
Common term
10 yr
Median loan
$269,200
Active lenders in this category: The Huntington National Bank, U.S. Bank, National Association, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company.
Based on 52,309 SBA loans · source: SBA 7(a)/504 FOIA, as of 2026Q1 · industry-category level.
Detailed information
low multiple, priced below 1.5x revenue and strong SDE.
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Key points
Business description
Established Cedar Falls liquor store operating since 1984. Fully absentee-run business with strong and consistent annual sales between $1.35M–$1.45M since 2021. The business is in a location with no liquor store competition within a 3-mile radius. Features a fully functioning drive-thru operation. Monthly inside sales average between $110K–$125K. All major equipment has recently been upgraded, including shelves, freezers, walk-in cooler condenser, and compressor. Business is completely employee-operated. Owner does not work on-site. Lease terms: 5-year lease $3,000/month NNN rent Utilities average approximately $1,000/month Annual property tax: $4,268.38 Excellent opportunity for an owner-operator, multi-store operator, or E-2 visa buyer seeking a stable, turnkey business with long operating history and strong community presence. Business only for sale. Real estate not included. Serious inquiries only. NDA required before financials release.
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