Established Snowmass @ Aspen Liquor/Specialty Food/Candy/General Store
Business Description
Prime Acquisition Opportunity: Turnkey Resort Retail Operation with 57+ Years of Proven Success
The Daly Bottle Shop represents a rare opportunity to acquire a dominant, cash-flowing retail business in one of Colorado's premier resort destinations. This established operation combines the stability of essential retail services with the high-margin potential of specialty retail in a captive, affluent market.
Investment Highlights:
Exceptional Market Position
-Market dominance in Snowmass Village with 57+ years of continuous operation
-Prime location in Snowmass Mall with high foot traffic from ski resort visitors, conference attendees, part-time and year-round residents
-Unique positioning as the only comprehensive liquor store, specialty food shop, candy store, and general store combination in the area
Proven Financial Resilience
-Crisis-tested operation that successfully navigated 9/11, the Great Recession, and C-19 lockdowns
-Dual-season revenue streams capturing both winter ski tourism and summer resort activity
-Diversified customer base including tourists, locals, part-time residents, and conference visitors
Operational Excellence & Scalability
-Turnkey operation requiring minimal owner involvement with experienced management team in place
-Recently modernized infrastructure including new Lightspeed POS system (2024) providing enhanced analytics and inventory management
-Expanded facility with new sales and storage areas added in 2024, increasing operational capacity
-Established supply chain and vendor relationships built over decades
Secured Future Growth Platform
-Locked-in lease terms with 5-year renewal option at pre-inflation pricing, providing cost certainty
-Strategic location next to RFTA and Village Shuttle depots and popular café, ensuring consistent foot traffic
-Multiple expansion opportunities including enhanced marketing, hotel partnerships, loyalty program expansion, and operational optimization
Lifestyle Investment
-Mountain resort lifestyle opportunity combining business ownership with recreation
-Seasonal flexibility allowing for travel and personal pursuits during slower periods
-Community integration with established relationships and local reputation
Growth Opportunities
The business is positioned for immediate value enhancement through:
-Marketing expansion to capture larger share of resort visitor spending
-Strategic partnerships with area hotels, conference coordinators, and property management
-Customer loyalty program enhancement leveraging new POS analytics capabilities
-Operational optimization using data insights to improve inventory turnover and margins
-Digital presence development for pre-arrival orders and local delivery services
Investment Rationale
This acquisition offers the rare combination of:
-Immediate cash flow from an established, profitable operation
-Defensive characteristics through essential service offerings in a supply-constrained market
-Growth potential through operational improvements and market expansion
-Lifestyle benefits in a world-class resort destination
-Crisis resilience proven through multiple economic downturns
Contact us to discuss this exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with demonstrated resilience, growth potential, and lifestyle benefits in one of Colorado's most desirable resort markets.
The Daly Bottle Shop represents a rare opportunity to acquire a dominant, cash-flowing retail business in one of Colorado's premier resort destinations. This established operation combines the stability of essential retail services with the high-margin potential of specialty retail in a captive, affluent market.
Investment Highlights:
Exceptional Market Position
-Market dominance in Snowmass Village with 57+ years of continuous operation
-Prime location in Snowmass Mall with high foot traffic from ski resort visitors, conference attendees, part-time and year-round residents
-Unique positioning as the only comprehensive liquor store, specialty food shop, candy store, and general store combination in the area
Proven Financial Resilience
-Crisis-tested operation that successfully navigated 9/11, the Great Recession, and C-19 lockdowns
-Dual-season revenue streams capturing both winter ski tourism and summer resort activity
-Diversified customer base including tourists, locals, part-time residents, and conference visitors
Operational Excellence & Scalability
-Turnkey operation requiring minimal owner involvement with experienced management team in place
-Recently modernized infrastructure including new Lightspeed POS system (2024) providing enhanced analytics and inventory management
-Expanded facility with new sales and storage areas added in 2024, increasing operational capacity
-Established supply chain and vendor relationships built over decades
Secured Future Growth Platform
-Locked-in lease terms with 5-year renewal option at pre-inflation pricing, providing cost certainty
-Strategic location next to RFTA and Village Shuttle depots and popular café, ensuring consistent foot traffic
-Multiple expansion opportunities including enhanced marketing, hotel partnerships, loyalty program expansion, and operational optimization
Lifestyle Investment
-Mountain resort lifestyle opportunity combining business ownership with recreation
-Seasonal flexibility allowing for travel and personal pursuits during slower periods
-Community integration with established relationships and local reputation
Growth Opportunities
The business is positioned for immediate value enhancement through:
-Marketing expansion to capture larger share of resort visitor spending
-Strategic partnerships with area hotels, conference coordinators, and property management
-Customer loyalty program enhancement leveraging new POS analytics capabilities
-Operational optimization using data insights to improve inventory turnover and margins
-Digital presence development for pre-arrival orders and local delivery services
Investment Rationale
This acquisition offers the rare combination of:
-Immediate cash flow from an established, profitable operation
-Defensive characteristics through essential service offerings in a supply-constrained market
-Growth potential through operational improvements and market expansion
-Lifestyle benefits in a world-class resort destination
-Crisis resilience proven through multiple economic downturns
Contact us to discuss this exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with demonstrated resilience, growth potential, and lifestyle benefits in one of Colorado's most desirable resort markets.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 58
- Employees
- 5 (2 Full-time, 3 Part-time)
Fluctuates with the ebbs and flows of a resort town - Website
- https://dalybottleshop.com
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,842
- Rent
- $10,340.00 per month
Listing Info
- ID
- 2412787
- Listing Views
- 44
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