In this episode the hosts break down a surprisingly solid liquor store deal in Washington, DC, questioning whether a 3x multiple and $500K SDE is too good to be true.

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This week, the team reviews a long-established liquor store in Northwest Washington, DC. With $2M in annual revenue and $500K in SDE, the business is priced at $1.4M—plus $290K in inventory—putting the effective multiple just over 3x. The store has been operating since 1941 and sits on a corner in a high-traffic, high-income neighborhood with a 10-year lease at $9,500/month.

Key Highlights:
- Asking price: $1.4M + $290K inventory, SDE: $500K
- Liquor store in DC proper with 80+ years of history
- 10-year lease at $9,500/mo in a high-income area
- SBA-preapproved (though Heather warns that means nothing without tax returns)
- Macro headwinds in alcohol consumption vs. 10% YoY sales growth

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The $1.4M Liquor Store That Prints $500K/Year

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