Former C-store Beer & Wine Owner-operator For SaleWorcester County, Massachusetts, US

Description

Convenience store and specialty market for sale with more than 10 years of operating history. The business serves both local residents and commuter traffic from an approximately 1,200 sq. ft. retail location.

Business profile

• More than a decade in operation
• Approximately 1,200 sq. ft.
• Beer and wine license
• Owner-operated
• Minimal staffing requirements
• Affordable rent, according to the seller

Current concept

Under current ownership, the store has shifted from a traditional convenience format toward a cleaner specialty grocery and neighborhood market model.

The current product mix includes specialty and local items intended to differentiate the business from nearby convenience stores.

Growth

A buyer could maintain the current market concept while selectively bringing back traditional convenience-store categories.

• Reintroduce lottery sales
• Add cigarettes and tobacco products where permitted
• Expand grab-and-go food and beverages
• Increase higher-turn convenience merchandise
• Retain selected specialty and local products
• Improve merchandising around commuter traffic

Operations

The store currently operates with limited staffing and direct owner involvement. The relatively small footprint and straightforward retail model keep daily operations manageable.

Due diligence

Buyers should verify historical financials, current sales by product category, inventory value, lease terms, employee costs, supplier relationships, beer and wine sales, and the profitability of the current specialty grocery mix before closing.

Lottery, tobacco and alcohol sales are subject to applicable state and local licensing requirements. Any new or existing licenses should be reviewed for eligibility, approval and transfer requirements.