Established Seasonal Business in High-End Beach Community
Business Description
Established Seasonal Business in High-End Beach Community
This turnkey general store operates as the sole essential retail establishment serving a prestigious Maine beach community during the peak 6-month seasonal period. Located in Kennebunkport, this beloved community staple generates $500,000 in annual revenue with $95,000 in seller's discretionary earnings.
Business Overview:
The operation functions as a comprehensive neighborhood hub, uniquely positioned as the only establishment offering grocery items, breakfast and lunch takeaway, coffee and fresh baked goods, and essential convenience products to seasonal residents and visitors. This beloved community store has 100% marketshare in it's community, and a strong loyal customer base.
Operational Structure:
Currently managed by an experienced General Manager with returning seasonal staff, this semi-passive investment opportunity requires minimal owner involvement. The absentee ownership model demonstrates the business's operational efficiency and established systems. Significant opportunity to increase net revenues for an owner who also wants to manage the operation.
Financial Highlights:
• Annual Revenue: $500,000
• Cash Flow: $95,000
• Strong seasonal performance concentrated in 6-month operating period
• Inventory included in sale
• FF&E valued at $30,000
Location & Lease Terms:
Prime location in York County's high-end seasonal market with lease secured through March 31, 2031, currently at $2,746 monthly. The strategic positioning ensures consistent customer traffic throughout the operating season.
Growth Potential:
The business benefits from its essential service role in an affluent seasonal community, creating natural barriers to competition and ensuring consistent demand. The established customer base and community reputation provide a solid foundation for continued success.
Transition Support:
The seller offers advisory support during transition, and the existing management team and staff are expected to return, ensuring operational continuity.
This represents a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, established business serving an exclusive market with minimal competition and strong community ties.
This turnkey general store operates as the sole essential retail establishment serving a prestigious Maine beach community during the peak 6-month seasonal period. Located in Kennebunkport, this beloved community staple generates $500,000 in annual revenue with $95,000 in seller's discretionary earnings.
Business Overview:
The operation functions as a comprehensive neighborhood hub, uniquely positioned as the only establishment offering grocery items, breakfast and lunch takeaway, coffee and fresh baked goods, and essential convenience products to seasonal residents and visitors. This beloved community store has 100% marketshare in it's community, and a strong loyal customer base.
Operational Structure:
Currently managed by an experienced General Manager with returning seasonal staff, this semi-passive investment opportunity requires minimal owner involvement. The absentee ownership model demonstrates the business's operational efficiency and established systems. Significant opportunity to increase net revenues for an owner who also wants to manage the operation.
Financial Highlights:
• Annual Revenue: $500,000
• Cash Flow: $95,000
• Strong seasonal performance concentrated in 6-month operating period
• Inventory included in sale
• FF&E valued at $30,000
Location & Lease Terms:
Prime location in York County's high-end seasonal market with lease secured through March 31, 2031, currently at $2,746 monthly. The strategic positioning ensures consistent customer traffic throughout the operating season.
Growth Potential:
The business benefits from its essential service role in an affluent seasonal community, creating natural barriers to competition and ensuring consistent demand. The established customer base and community reputation provide a solid foundation for continued success.
Transition Support:
The seller offers advisory support during transition, and the existing management team and staff are expected to return, ensuring operational continuity.
This represents a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, established business serving an exclusive market with minimal competition and strong community ties.
About the Business
- Employees
- 5 (5 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- Espresso Machine, Brewer, Grinders, Modem, Tables, Camera system, Chairs, Bakery case, Oven large, Oven small, hot dog steamer, reach in freezer, POS terminal, POS printers, Under counter fridge, Glasses display, Ventless Fryer, Awnings,
- Market Outlook / Competition
- During it's roughly 6 month seasonal operating period, the business is the only establishment in the area that offers grocery, breakfast/lunch, takeaway, fresh coffee and baked goods, and other essential items that are needed by residents of this beach community. There is virtually no competition.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Rent
- $2,746.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 3/31/2031
About the Sale
- Transition Support
- Owner will be available to help with transition in an advisory capacity. The business has a General Manager, and staff will be returning as needed.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2446678
- Listing Views
Attached DocumentsAttachment Disclaimer
Grocery _ General Store_Redacted.pdf
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