5-Bay Auto Shop + C-Store: $443K Revenue, RE Included
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Rare opportunity to own a profitable, debt-free automotive service center and convenience store on a high-traffic Tennessee highway corridor real estate included.
This fully operational 5-bay shop sits on nearly 3 acres across three parcels with 400 feet of highway frontage along a route carrying approximately 5,000 vehicles per day. The business is generating an average of $443,000 in annual revenue and currently operates with a 2-week appointment backlog concrete proof of sustained demand without any active marketing. The business carries a perfect 5.0-star Google rating, a testament to the loyal customer base built over more than a decade of consistent, quality service.
The shop occupies a 5,000 sq ft all-steel building constructed to above-code standards in 2014 engineered with a deep foundation, 6-inch reinforced concrete floors, R-19 insulation, and wind resistance exceeding local code requirements. This is not a lease situation. The real estate transfers with the sale, eliminating rent risk entirely and giving the new owner a hard asset from day one. The 1,200 sq ft convenience store attached to the shop holds an active beer permit with a 240 sq ft beer cave, adding a second revenue stream. Upstairs living quarters (430 sq ft) with a full kitchen and bathroom offer operational flexibility.
The current owner is preparing to retire after building this business from the ground up. Sales have been intentionally scaled back since 2018 due to health considerations the business previously averaged $525,000 annually. Today the shop runs 6 days a week staffed entirely by the owner alone, leaving substantial upside for an energetic owner-operator ready to restore or expand capacity. Seller will provide full customer list, vendor list, and hands-on operational training.
The area is primed for growth. Lake Halford a new recreational lake just 5 miles away is expected to drive significant additional traffic and tourism to this highway corridor in the coming years, creating a long-term tailwind that doesn't yet appear in the revenue numbers.
Contact us today to learn more about this opportunity and request additional information.
This fully operational 5-bay shop sits on nearly 3 acres across three parcels with 400 feet of highway frontage along a route carrying approximately 5,000 vehicles per day. The business is generating an average of $443,000 in annual revenue and currently operates with a 2-week appointment backlog concrete proof of sustained demand without any active marketing. The business carries a perfect 5.0-star Google rating, a testament to the loyal customer base built over more than a decade of consistent, quality service.
The shop occupies a 5,000 sq ft all-steel building constructed to above-code standards in 2014 engineered with a deep foundation, 6-inch reinforced concrete floors, R-19 insulation, and wind resistance exceeding local code requirements. This is not a lease situation. The real estate transfers with the sale, eliminating rent risk entirely and giving the new owner a hard asset from day one. The 1,200 sq ft convenience store attached to the shop holds an active beer permit with a 240 sq ft beer cave, adding a second revenue stream. Upstairs living quarters (430 sq ft) with a full kitchen and bathroom offer operational flexibility.
The current owner is preparing to retire after building this business from the ground up. Sales have been intentionally scaled back since 2018 due to health considerations the business previously averaged $525,000 annually. Today the shop runs 6 days a week staffed entirely by the owner alone, leaving substantial upside for an energetic owner-operator ready to restore or expand capacity. Seller will provide full customer list, vendor list, and hands-on operational training.
The area is primed for growth. Lake Halford a new recreational lake just 5 miles away is expected to drive significant additional traffic and tourism to this highway corridor in the coming years, creating a long-term tailwind that doesn't yet appear in the revenue numbers.
Contact us today to learn more about this opportunity and request additional information.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 12
- Employees
- 1 Full-time
Owner-operated. Owner is sole employee; wife retired last year. Business is size - Facilities & Assets
- 5,000 sq ft all-steel shop with 5 bays; 1,200 sq ft convenience store; 430 sq ft upstairs living quarters. Real estate included: 3 parcels totaling nearly 3 acres with 400 ft of highway frontage. Equipment: 2 two-post 10,000-lb lifts; 1 extended-length four-post 14,000-lb alignment lift; Hoffman 670XD (Snap-on) 4-wheel alignment machine; Hoffman wheel balancer and rim clamp tire machine; 60-gallon air compressor; Clean Burn CB2500 waste oil heater. 4 insulated 14x12 ft roll-up doors (semi-truck capable); 1 rear 7x9 ft bay door. Beer cave (240 sq ft) with active beer permit. Building built 2014 to above-code specs.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Auto repair is part of a $59.8B US industry growing at 5.7-6.5% annually, driven by an aging vehicle fleet (average age 12.6 years) and rising demand for maintenance. The technician shortage is creating pricing power for established independent shops. Cedar Grove sits along Highway 70 in Carroll County, TN a rural, car-dependent community of approximately 2,450 residents with a cost of living well below the national average. The business's 5-star Google rating and 2-week backlog demonstrate strong local positioning with no direct competitor of comparable capability within the immediate trade area.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Revenue reached $525,000 before the current owner scaled back for health reasons in 2018 restoring prior operating hours and staffing alone represents a clear, documented path to higher revenue. The business currently has no website, no social media presence, and conducts no advertising; even basic digital visibility could meaningfully expand its customer reach. The convenience store's perishable inventory has been intentionally reduced ahead of retirement restocking to full capacity is a low-effort revenue recovery. New Lake Halford, 5 miles away, is expected to bring increased highway traffic and tourism to this corridor, providing a long-term growth catalyst not yet reflected in current sales.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 5,600
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is retiring.
- Transition Support
- Owner will provide comprehensive hands-on training covering all shop operations, alignment and tire equipment, vendor relationships, and convenience store management. Full customer list and vendor list transfer with the sale. Seller financing may be available to a qualified buyer inquire for details.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2509156
- Listing Views
- 14
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