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Cash-Flowing Community Shopper Publication – Prime Central Ohio Location
For sale is a trusted community publication and local guide established for over 69 years (est. 1957). The current owner has successfully operated the business since 2009 and is retiring.
Key Highlights:
• Financials (2025): Gross Sales $192,281 | Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE) $24,623
• Asking Price: $109,900 (includes $1,000 inventory + $15,000 FF&E)
• Low Overhead: ~$440/month rent (informal lease, month-to-month, very flexible landlord)
• Operations: Open Monday–Thursday 9am–5pm. Two part-time employees handle advertising sales, billing, graphic design, and production.
One contract employee assists.
• Training: 30 days provided by seller.
This is a proven, recession-resistant model focused on local advertising, community events, calendars, and classifieds. The business distributes print publications and maintains a strong online presence (website + app) to connect local businesses with residents and visitors to the surrounding area.
Ideal for a hands-on buyer or semi-absentee operator looking for a stable, community-oriented business with loyal advertisers and room for digital growth/social media expansion.
For sale is a trusted community publication and local guide established for over 69 years (est. 1957). The current owner has successfully operated the business since 2009 and is retiring.
Key Highlights:
• Financials (2025): Gross Sales $192,281 | Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE) $24,623
• Asking Price: $109,900 (includes $1,000 inventory + $15,000 FF&E)
• Low Overhead: ~$440/month rent (informal lease, month-to-month, very flexible landlord)
• Operations: Open Monday–Thursday 9am–5pm. Two part-time employees handle advertising sales, billing, graphic design, and production.
One contract employee assists.
• Training: 30 days provided by seller.
This is a proven, recession-resistant model focused on local advertising, community events, calendars, and classifieds. The business distributes print publications and maintains a strong online presence (website + app) to connect local businesses with residents and visitors to the surrounding area.
Ideal for a hands-on buyer or semi-absentee operator looking for a stable, community-oriented business with loyal advertisers and room for digital growth/social media expansion.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 69
- Employees
- 3 (2 Part-time, 1 Contractor)
- Facilities & Assets
- This is a leased location of 1,000 square feet with a Total monthly rent of $440. Seller is active with 2 PT employees and 1 Independent Contractor. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday-Sunday Closed. $1,000 in inventory and $15,000 in FF&E included in the asking price.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,000
- Rent
- $440 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- 30 Days
Listing Info
- ID
- 2532053
- Listing Views
- 9
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