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Remaining term, renewal options, rent escalations, and assignment rights can make or break a retail deal. A great store with a weak or non-transferable lease is a problem you inherit.
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$90,000 Net Profit For Sale: Thriving smoke shop in Stanislaus County with monthly sales of $40,000. This clean, easy-to-manage operation, located in prime spot with high foot traffic and a loyal customer base, is a great opportunity for a motivated buyer. The owner who lives far away, is willing to finance part of the purchase price, making it even more attractive. Don't miss out on owning a profitable, turnkey business!
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Great opportunity to own an established beer and wine store in prime Alameda county area. Store gross: $44,0000/month; Margin:35%; Lotto: $133,000/month; ATM: $400/ month. Rent: $2700/month; Utilities: $1600/month; Payroll: $3000/month. Net: $17,000/month. Asking price; $249,000 Call 510-427-8597 for more information.
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Nestled in the Shasta Mountains, this beautiful, turn-key dispensary is an actual store front where you are greeted by a professional, knowledgeable staff who make the shopping experience easy and pleasant. The sellers spared no expense on the building, spending over $150k to make this dispensary into the gem that it is. All licenses are up to date and the sellers worked profusely with the City and the local Sheriff’s office to have everything up to code. Asking price includes: -All shelves and display cases -Security cameras and a fortified safe for keeping all inventory from theft or robbery -POS At this time the store runs with 4 employees and 1 manager and the operating hours are 11am-7pm. New buyer can come in and change the hours to bring in more revenue. The store is located close to the I-5 corridor, so advertising on the freeway would be easy. Adding delivery service is a good option, as there is no such business within a 30 mile radius. This city is also a tourist hotspot for fishing, hiking and swimming in the popular local waterholes, making delivery services ideal. The business is for sale w/ property, so a potential buyer can use the license to set up delivery services anywhere in the Northern California region. All the buyer would have to do is have the Dispensary as the base hub. All financials and books will be shown and discussed with a vetted buyer only. My seller is a very busy entrepreneur and who does not have time for tire kickers. Please be prepared to sign an NDA and show proof of funds. If you’ve ever wanted to get into the cannabis business, then this is your foot in the door. Please let me know if you have any questions. Asking price-$1,040,000-Inventory is not included and can be purchased for $80k
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Asking Price: $500,000+Inventories 240,000 Net Income This beautiful Afghan cuisine + market is located in a great shopping centurion the heart of Stanislaus County. This city is one of the fastest growing place in Northern California with a bright future for investment. The owner claims gross revenue is $110,000 per month, has 7 employees (Pay $12,000/m). Great lease 8 years + 5 year option with $7,244 per month rent. Owner operator can easily make over $20,000 Net per month.
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One of San Mateo Counties most sought out convenient Liquor Stores . Near major intersections in a desirable affluent location , coupled with an open floor plan and Several Four and 5 Level shelves with neatly placed items ...creates the ideal ambiance for your new Liquor Store. $50k Gross monthly . Net $7k-9k a month. A trusted liquor store location with private bathroom ,office room, storage for employees owners, and staff. ... At any given time there is $70,000 or more in inventory ready to be distributed to its local patrons.
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One of my best listings of 2024, this is a Farmer’s Market in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Apart from the everyday selection of groceries, you can find a huge variety of produce and goods from local farmer’s markets in the area. Half of the grocery is marked up 50%, but the produce, which is the main demand here, is marked up at 80% profit margin. Owner currently has 5 employees, and is an absentee manager/owner, only having to manage this store about 10-15 hours/week. Store grosses over $2.5 million a year. There is a coffee bistro in the works, allowing for more coffee options and customer base expansion. Monthly lease is $10K, which is renewable every 5 years. Employee payroll is $30K/month. Listing price is $1.5 million, plus $100K for inventory. If you have the means to buy an extremely profitable, turn-key business right now, DO NOT let this golden goose get away from you! Call me if you are interested. I do have a vetting process for potential buyers, so serious inquiries only.
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Grocery/Liquor Store BUSINESS FOR $1,900,000 OR $3,900,000 W/ REAL PROPERTY Owner Claims $600,000+ Net Income Can be yours with ZERO DOWN! This one of a kind Liquor and Grocery Store location in the prime upscale district of Oakland. Very safe and friendly area. The business has been well established. The owner claims over $230,000 in monthly sales inside the store and about $220,000 in monthly delivery sales totaling $450,000/month with a 40% profit margin on his delivery business. It has four deliverymen that deliver and work at no expense to the seller. There is over $1,200,000 in inventory and you will receive inventory + business. The owner owns the building and willing to give 5 years lease plus 2x5 years option with $15,000/month rent plus NNN. Tax return shows an average of $6,500,000 sale. An experience operator knows even a 15% net profit will be more than $700,000 net. Before tax return after NNN you can have the business for $1,900,000 or $3,900,000 with real property. SBA FINANCING AVIALABLE WITH $800,000 DOWN!
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Pro-Forma Net Annual Income: $495,635 (Contact Broker for More Information!) Asking Price: $2,699,500 (Reduced by over $400,000 from $3,100,000! Seller Retiring!) Value-Add Opportunity: The senior citizen seller has not been actively driving the business, leaving significant room for growth. With no current advertising, CRM, or membership program in place, a new owner has the opportunity to boost marketing efforts, expand the web presence, and introduce a monthly membership program—strategies commonly used by other successful shooting range businesses. SBA Prequalified for as little as 10% down Excellent 1031 Exchange Opportunity Gross Annual Income (2023): $705,430 (High Profit Margin) Property Features: 9 Lane, 25-yard Indoor Shooting Range Advanced Ultimate Ventilation System Automatic Target Runners Located on a major thoroughfare, close to Interstate access Square Footage: 4,713 SF Lot Size: 1.44 Acres This is an excellent opportunity for a buyer looking to grow an already successful, well-established business.
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Great opportunity to buy a thriving liquor store in San Francisco County. Established in 1985. The owner claims, Grossing about $ 55,000/ month, with a 38% margin. Deli sales: $4000/month with 60% margin; Online sales: $4000/ month, 38% margin; ATM: 200/ month; Bitcoin: $ 300/month. Inventory $70,000. Expenses: Rent: $4750/month; Payroll $3200/month; PG&E, Internet, Phone: $1000/month. Call 510-427-8597 for more information.
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Seller financing available to qualified buyer. Inventory of $20,000 included in asking price. Opportunity for growth by opening 7 days instead of 4 days per week. Gross Revenue: $298,000 Cashflow/SDE: $66,000 Lease: New Lease Rent: $1,420 plus NNN $460. Size: 1,350. Employee: 2 FT. Hours of Operations: Only open 4 days of the week. Please request NDA to view the location.
National transaction benchmarks for retail business businesses.
Under $500K
$500K to $2M
Over $2M
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
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Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating retail business acquisitions.
Remaining term, renewal options, rent escalations, and assignment rights can make or break a retail deal. A great store with a weak or non-transferable lease is a problem you inherit.
Establish what inventory is included, how it is valued, and how much is dead or seasonal stock. Inventory is often a large and negotiable part of the price.
Reconcile point-of-sale data against bank deposits and tax returns. Understand gross margin by category and how discounting affects it.
Location quality, nearby anchors, and parking drive walk-in revenue. Visit at different times and check that the trade area still supports the business.
Exclusive brands, supplier credit, and minimum order sizes affect both margin and risk. Make sure those relationships transfer to a new owner.
Owner-run stores often lean on the owner relationships and hours. Understand staffing, turnover, and what it costs to operate without the seller.
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.