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    26 cities analyzed

    Best Cities to Start a
    Liquor store Business

    Data-driven rankings based on market demand, competition quality, and digital presence gaps across the United States.

    1

    Flint, MI

    45 Liquor store businesses

    54
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    100%
    No Website
    6,355
    Reviews
    2

    Detroit, MI

    128 Liquor store businesses

    46
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    87%
    No Website
    18,701
    Reviews
    3

    Lansing, MI

    38 Liquor store businesses

    39
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    87%
    No Website
    3,539
    Reviews
    4

    New Britain, CT

    26 Liquor store businesses

    39
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    89%
    No Website
    940
    Reviews
    5

    Redford Township, MI

    20 Liquor store businesses

    39
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    90%
    No Website
    2,170
    Reviews
    6

    Bridgeport, CT

    39 Liquor store businesses

    39
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    85%
    No Website
    2,222
    Reviews
    7

    New Haven, CT

    30 Liquor store businesses

    38
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    87%
    No Website
    1,597
    Reviews
    8

    Kalamazoo, MI

    22 Liquor store businesses

    38
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    86%
    No Website
    3,321
    Reviews
    9

    Long Beach, CA

    66 Liquor store businesses

    38
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    74%
    No Website
    4,920
    Reviews
    10

    Saginaw, MI

    20 Liquor store businesses

    37
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    85%
    No Website
    2,170
    Reviews
    11

    Grand Rapids, MI

    54 Liquor store businesses

    36
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    72%
    No Website
    6,756
    Reviews
    12

    Spartanburg, SC

    21 Liquor store businesses

    36
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    81%
    No Website
    1,182
    Reviews
    13

    Warren, MI

    24 Liquor store businesses

    36
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    79%
    No Website
    3,177
    Reviews
    14

    West Haven, CT

    20 Liquor store businesses

    36
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    80%
    No Website
    1,010
    Reviews
    15

    Livonia, MI

    21 Liquor store businesses

    35
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    76%
    No Website
    3,974
    Reviews
    16

    Hartford, CT

    30 Liquor store businesses

    34
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    73%
    No Website
    1,640
    Reviews
    17

    Milwaukee, WI

    29 Liquor store businesses

    34
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    72%
    No Website
    3,342
    Reviews
    18

    Oklahoma City, OK

    33 Liquor store businesses

    33
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    67%
    No Website
    5,693
    Reviews
    19

    Los Angeles, CA

    55 Liquor store businesses

    32
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    60%
    No Website
    4,764
    Reviews
    20

    Norwalk, CT

    23 Liquor store businesses

    31
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    65%
    No Website
    521
    Reviews

    Methodology

    We analyzed data from 26 US cities with at least 20 Liquor store businesses to determine the best locations for entrepreneurs. Each city was scored on three key factors:

    40% Weight

    Market Demand

    Total number of existing businesses - higher counts indicate proven demand.

    30% Weight

    Competition Quality

    Average business rating - lower ratings suggest room for better operators.

    30% Weight

    Digital Gap

    Percentage without websites - higher percentages signal untapped opportunity.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you rank the best cities for Liquor store businesses?

    We use a weighted opportunity score based on market demand, local competition quality, and the share of businesses lacking a website.

    Why does percentage without website matter?

    A high percentage of businesses without websites often indicates a weaker digital market, which can be an opportunity for a better-run operator.

    How often is this data updated?

    The underlying data is refreshed regularly, and this page revalidates daily.