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A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established nutrition and wellness business with nearly 40 years of operating history, strong community recognition, and a deeply loyal customer base. Founded in 1985, this Bay County institution has been built on trusted relationships, personalized guidance, and consistent service—not just product sales. The business generates over $700,000 in annual revenue and $188,103 in seller discretionary earnings. Customers return for personalized supplement guidance, ionic foot detoxification, body pH testing, customized alkaline water systems, thyroid health evaluations, and ongoing wellness support. These consultative services create meaningful customer relationships, repeat visits, and referrals that a chain retailer or online-only competitor cannot easily replicate. The business also offers a proprietary wellness product line developed by the founder, with an established customer following. The line will remain available to the buyer through a wholesale supply arrangement, providing continuity and an additional point of differentiation. An established e-commerce platform contributes approximately 10% of annual sales and gives the new owner a platform for broader geographic reach. With focused digital marketing, improved online merchandising, and customer outreach, this channel offers substantial room for growth. A wellness background is not required. The seller is committed to providing comprehensive training during a three-month transition period. The existing team includes a highly experienced employee with nearly a decade of tenure, along with knowledgeable staff who understand the products, systems, and customer relationships. Consultation services can continue through appropriate licensed professionals or referral arrangements, as applicable. The opportunity is especially well suited to an owner-operator or manager who values customer service, can lead a small team, and is prepared to modernize and expand a respected local brand. The business has historically grown primarily through word-of-mouth and has had limited investment in advertising, leaving clear opportunities to: - Expand digital marketing, social media, and local outreach - Grow e-commerce and national sales - Add complementary wellness services and products - Extend operating hours - Improve merchandising and customer retention programs The business currently occupies approximately 2,800 square feet in two units at a high-traffic shopping center, where it has operated for more than 30 years. Current rent is $7,078 per month, and the lease runs through May 2027. The seller believes the business could operate efficiently from approximately 1,400 square feet, potentially reducing occupancy costs and improving margins. The $589,000 asking price includes approximately $213,000 in inventory and $10,000 in furniture, fixtures, and equipment. SBA pre-qualification is available. The seller is motivated to identify the right successor and will support a structured three-month transition. This is an opportunity to acquire a proven, relationship-driven business with significant brand equity, recurring customer demand, multiple revenue channels, and meaningful upside for a new owner. SBA Pre-Qualified
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This thriving women-owned dispensary occupies the only cannabis-legal municipality in an affluent New Jersey shore community, enjoying zero local competition. The business has demonstrated strong early traction with $211K revenue in just 8 months (64.5% gross margins) and a clear path to $4M+ annual revenue at maturity. The turnkey operation includes pre-qualification for the area's first consumption lounge license - a rare competitive moat in this growing market. Strategic expansion plans include: a 5,000 sq ft lounge buildout ($3M projected cost), delivery services rollout, and acquisition of underperforming stores to scale the proven brand. Located in a high-foot-traffic downtown corridor surrounded by restaurants and entertainment venues, the business serves premium demographics with average customer spends of $200. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a scalable cannabis operation with first-mover advantages in one of New Jersey's wealthiest markets. The business offers multiple near-term revenue streams including lounge memberships, events, and expanded retail. Ownership will provide training and transition support. This communication relates solely to a potential change-of-control M&A transaction involving an eligible privately held company. It is intended only for prospective acquirers who will acquire control and actively participate in management and is not an offer or solicitation of securities. If these criteria do not apply to you, this communication is not intended for you; please do not access or review the transaction materials.
This is a well-established, independent (non-franchise) holistic vitamin and supplement store that has been serving the community for over a decade. The business has built a strong local presence through its personalized approach and carefully curated selection of high-quality products. The business generates stable and consistent revenue supported by a loyal customer base and repeat business. A significant portion of new clients comes through referrals, reflecting the reputation that developed over time. Revenue is primarily comes from retail supplement sales, along with select services such as biofeedback assessments, naturopathy, and personalized supplement guidance. The product mix focuses on quality, with an emphasis on reputable brands and clean ingredients. The current owner is not involved in day-to-day operations. She focuses on oversight, strategy, and continued growth, while the existing team handles daily activities and customer care. There is additional space in the back of the location that offers room to expand into additional wellness services such as hydrogen therapy, oxygen therapy, IV treatments, or similar offerings. This presents a clear path for growth for a new owner looking to build on the existing foundation, along with opportunities to strengthen marketing, expand online sales, and introduce new product lines or services. This is a solid opportunity for someone interested in the wellness space who wants to step into an established, stable business and continue growing it. No special or medical license is required.
Premier Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, Organic Food & Pet Nutrition Manufacturing Platform Executive Summary . The platform operates from two owned manufacturing facilities totaling approximately 85,000 square feet in Anaheim, California. Investment Highlights - GMP, NSF, NSF Sport, USDA Organic certifications - Drug Manufacturing License - Organic Processed Food License - Pet Food Manufacturing License - Proprietary formulas, trademarks and brands - Private-label manufacturing for major pharmaceutical companies - Quality Control laboratory onsite - Facilities owned free and clear Facilities Facility A: 55,000 SF Facility B: 30,000 SF Combined Footprint: 85,000 SF The Company manufactures products across multiple categories: Hard Shell Capsules Tablets Powder Blends Functional Foods Sports Nutrition Organic Products Liquid Supplements Homeopathic Products Pet Nutrition Products
This healthy‑foods takeaway and delivery franchise is a fast‑growing concept expanding across the Midwest, built on a strong commitment to wellness and convenient nutrition. Known for fresh ingredients and thoughtfully crafted menus, the brand appeals to communities seeking accessible, health‑focused meal options. The current owners chose this franchise because its mission aligns with their values, and the business offers a solid operational foundation with strong growth potential. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone ready to invest time in building relationships with local partners, fitness and wellness organizations, and community groups to strengthen the brand’s presence and drive continued expansion. This business models aligns best with an owner operator, AND seller financing is available!
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Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating health food store acquisitions.
The vitamins and supplements aisle is usually where the profit is, while packaged and fresh groceries bring people in the door at thin margins. A store that has built a strong supplement and specialty business is more profitable and more defensible than one competing on grocery staples. Ask for margin by department so you can see where the money actually comes from before you value the store.
Fresh produce, refrigerated goods, and supplements with expiration dates all spoil or expire, and that shrink comes straight out of profit. A store with weak inventory discipline quietly loses margin to waste. Review the shrink numbers, look at how fresh and dated inventory is managed, and factor any cleanup of slow or expired stock into your assessment.
Supplements and specialty foods are exactly what customers buy online or at large chains, often cheaper. The independent store's defense is curation, knowledgeable staff, local products, and community trust, not price. Judge how the store differentiates itself and whether its customers come for expertise and selection or simply convenience that a competitor could undercut.
A health food store's durable value is its reputation and its repeat customers, many of whom shop on routine and trust. That loyalty is built over years and can erode quickly under new ownership if the product mix or staff changes. Understand what the community values about the store, who the regulars are, and which staff relationships keep them coming back.
Independent natural-foods stores depend on distributors and direct vendor relationships for selection and pricing. Losing favorable terms or a key distributor account can raise costs across the store. Confirm which supplier relationships and any buying-group or co-op memberships transfer with the business, since those affect both your margins and your shelves.
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