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Profitable Liquor Store for Sale in Minato, Japan

Japan-based wine importer and distributor with proprietary Italian brands and an established customer network.

Established 40-50 year(s)
Employees 10 - 50
Legal Entity Private Limited Company
Reported Sales USD 500 - 600 thousand
Run Rate Sales USD 560 thousand
EBITDA Margin 30 - 40 %
Industries Liquor Stores + 1 more
Locations  Minato
Local Time 12:39 PM America / Chicago
Listed By Business Owner / Director
Status Active
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Full Sale
Asking Price: USD 1.43 million (Native Currency: CAD 2,000,000)
Reason: The owner is seeking to sell the business to focus on managing the company's subsidiary operations i... View More
Includes physical assets worth USD 214 thousand
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Business Overview
• Japan-based import and export company specializing in the import, distribution, and sale of premium wines.
• Owns two original wine brands produced in Italy and imported exclusively for distribution in the Japanese market.
• Holds a full liquor license authorizing the import and distribution of alcoholic beverages in Japan.
• Serves a diversified customer base comprising over 10,000 active private customers and approximately 80 hotels, restaurants, and cafés.
• Generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales, catalogue sales, online channels, and B2B supply to hospitality businesses.
• Has developed long-standing commercial relationships with Italian wine producers and a loyal customer base in Japan, with a high proportion of repeat purchases for its proprietary wine brands.
• The business has successfully transitioned from a revenue model primarily dependent on storefront sales to a stronger focus on direct sales, catalogue orders, and online distribution.
• Holds a Japanese liquor license for the import and distribution of alcoholic beverages, along with patent, copyright, and trademark registrations supporting its proprietary products and intellectual property.
• Well positioned for growth by expanding direct-to-consumer channels, increasing hospitality partnerships, and strengthening the market presence of its proprietary wine brands.
Products & Services Overview
The business imports and distributes two proprietary Italian wine brands to private consumers, hotels, restaurants, and cafés across Japan through direct, catalogue, online, and wholesale sales channels.
Assets Overview
Tangible assets:
- Stock worth CAD 300,000.
Intangible assets:
- Liquor license.
- Patents.
Facilities Overview
The business operates from a leased warehouse and office facility with an attached retail shop space in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The premises support inventory storage, order fulfillment, administrative operations, and direct customer sales. The monthly lease rental is approximately CAD 1,200. The registered HQ location of the business is Minato city.
Capitalization Overview
The business is wholly owned by the CEO, who holds 100% equity. It has an outstanding bank loan of approximately CAD 320,000 and shareholder loans totaling approximately CAD 332,000, owed to the Chairman and Director.
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