Ethikli Sustainable Market has been a pioneer in refill and low-waste grocery in Long Beach since 2021.
With the founder relocating overseas, this is a rare chance to step into a proven model without the cost and delay of building from scratch.
Buyers can continue the Ethikli brand with its customers, website, and vendor network or acquire the assets and rebrand.

KEY FACTS
• 700 sq ft retail + small backroom/office
• Lease $2,775/month, month-to-month; landlord open to expansion
• Avg monthly sales 2024: ~$17,500
• 2025 YTD avg: ~$15,000 (reflects owner’s reduced involvement, not demand)
• Peak months over $21,000
• Sales density ~$2,520 per sq ft annually (vs. $300–600 typical for independent grocery)
• 700+ newsletter subscribers, largely untapped
• Historically $40k+ inventory at cost (retail $70–85k)
• High-traffic 4th St. location near busy shops; new apartments bringing more customers
• Weekly vendor spot at Marina farmers market historically worth $1k–$2k/week ($50k–$100k/yr) in sales and new customer acquisition

WHAT’S INCLUDED
Brand + Assets: Ethikli name, website, email list, social media, signage, SOPs, vendor contacts, farmers-market spot, transition support.
Rebrand + Assets: shelving, scoop & gravity bins, scales, POS, signage, farmers-market booth setup, plus option to use existing vendors.

PROOF OF DEMAND
Ethikli consistently generated $15k–$20k/month with minimal staff and almost no marketing.
Sales dipped only due to owner bandwidth during relocation prep.
Peak months exceeded $21k.
High sales density proves the concept converts traffic into strong basket sizes.

ADVANTAGES
Efficient high-density model with 500+ SKUs in just 700 sq ft.
Prime walkable location with strong daily foot traffic and growing residential base.
Farmers-market channel adds $50k–$100k annually plus exposure.
Strong community loyalty, including $25k+ provided via Pay-It-Forward grocery program.
Startup savings: a new refill shop typically spends $80k–$150k on fixtures, equipment, and marketing; here it’s ready to go.
Category momentum proven by peers like Re_Grocery.

ASKING PRICE
Brand + Assets: $70,000
Rebrand + Assets: open to fair offers for a quick, good-faith sale

TRANSITION SUPPORT
Founder will provide vendor introductions, ordering and market-logistics training, SOPs, and tips for marketing to eco-conscious shoppers.

WHY ACT NOW
Demand and loyal customers are in place.
Infrastructure and vendor network save time and capital.
Flexible path: continue a respected brand or start fresh.
Category growing fast as consumers seek sustainable shopping.

CLOSING NOTE
Ethikli proved a mission-driven refill grocery can reach $15k–$20k/month in sales with $2,520 per sq ft sales density in a small, efficient space.
With focused management and resources, this location could surpass historical highs.
Whether you keep the Ethikli brand or rebrand, you gain a head-start with infrastructure, vendor network, and goodwill already built.