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Retail Liquor Store

Off-Market

Columbus, GA

Retail Liquor Store

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Revenue

$2,800,000

Earnings (SDE)

$447,000

Margin

16.0%

Year Established

1986

Listed

30+ Days

Customers

All sales are retail-only with no wholesale operations.

Customer Acquisition

Marketing is minimal, relying mostly on word-of-mouth due to the business's long-standing presence in the community.

Team

The business has 4–5 employees.

Owner's Role

Owner works 20-30 hours per week in the store, primarily greeting customers and coordinating with sales representatives.

Reason for Selling

The owner, who is 71 years old, is looking to retire from the business.

Contracts

No

Real Estate

The store spans 7,000 square feet, with half dedicated to warehouse space and half to retail display. The property is leased and includes the first right of refusal if the landlord decides to sell.

When Are You Looking to Sell

ASAP

Licenses Required

Georgia requires a combined liquor and beer license, plus separate state and city licenses for operation. License transfer is straightforward as ownership changes, requiring only a simple application process at city hall.

Additional Notes

The owner bought this business 7 years ago from the original owner. The business has two revenue streams: alcohol sales ($1.7M) and check cashing services ($1.1M), which has a 2% margin.

Business ID: 1643

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