Family Owned Grocery Store Warrenville, IL
Business Description
FAMILY OWNED GROCERY STORE - WARRENVILLE, IL
Established grocery store operation positioned on high-traffic Route 59 with over 40,000 vehicles per day. This family-owned business serves as the only independent grocery store in Warrenville, providing essential services to the local community of 15,247 residents.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
Operating from a substantial 40,000 square foot facility, this grocery store has maintained a strong presence in the Warrenville market. The business benefits from excellent visibility and accessibility on Route 59, making it convenient for both local residents and passing traffic.
LOCATION ADVANTAGES:
• Prime Route 59 frontage with 40,000+ daily vehicle count
• Only family-owned grocery store in Warrenville
• Strategic location surrounded by Naperville, Wheaton, and West Chicago
• Easy access for local residents and commuters
• Established grocery location with strong community recognition
MARKET POSITION:
The store serves an established customer base with favorable demographics. While the nearest major competitors include Target (3.4 miles) and Jewel Food Store in West Chicago (2.5 miles), this creates opportunity for personalized service and community-focused offerings that larger chains cannot provide.
GROWTH POTENTIAL:
Significant expansion opportunities exist for experienced grocery operators or investors seeking to create a unique shopping experience. The business attracts a diverse customer mix and benefits from Warrenville's growing population base. Location offers potential for Chicago-area grocery chains seeking additional market presence or independent operators looking to enhance the community shopping experience.
FINANCIALS:
Asking Price: $500,000 (includes $350,000 inventory value and $150,000 in equipment upgrades)
Facility: 40,000 square feet
OWNER TRANSITION:
Current owner seeking retirement. Support arrangements to be determined based on buyer needs and experience level.
This represents an excellent opportunity to acquire an established grocery operation in a growing suburban market with strong traffic patterns and limited direct competition.
Established grocery store operation positioned on high-traffic Route 59 with over 40,000 vehicles per day. This family-owned business serves as the only independent grocery store in Warrenville, providing essential services to the local community of 15,247 residents.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
Operating from a substantial 40,000 square foot facility, this grocery store has maintained a strong presence in the Warrenville market. The business benefits from excellent visibility and accessibility on Route 59, making it convenient for both local residents and passing traffic.
LOCATION ADVANTAGES:
• Prime Route 59 frontage with 40,000+ daily vehicle count
• Only family-owned grocery store in Warrenville
• Strategic location surrounded by Naperville, Wheaton, and West Chicago
• Easy access for local residents and commuters
• Established grocery location with strong community recognition
MARKET POSITION:
The store serves an established customer base with favorable demographics. While the nearest major competitors include Target (3.4 miles) and Jewel Food Store in West Chicago (2.5 miles), this creates opportunity for personalized service and community-focused offerings that larger chains cannot provide.
GROWTH POTENTIAL:
Significant expansion opportunities exist for experienced grocery operators or investors seeking to create a unique shopping experience. The business attracts a diverse customer mix and benefits from Warrenville's growing population base. Location offers potential for Chicago-area grocery chains seeking additional market presence or independent operators looking to enhance the community shopping experience.
FINANCIALS:
Asking Price: $500,000 (includes $350,000 inventory value and $150,000 in equipment upgrades)
Facility: 40,000 square feet
OWNER TRANSITION:
Current owner seeking retirement. Support arrangements to be determined based on buyer needs and experience level.
This represents an excellent opportunity to acquire an established grocery operation in a growing suburban market with strong traffic patterns and limited direct competition.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 6
- Facilities & Assets
- 40,000 sq ft, established Warrenville business with the outdoor space including a large parking area and an LED sign right on 59, the inner space includes a main front entrance, (2) rear access doors, a rear loading dock, eating area, meat counter/prep area, baking station, and fruit and vegetable prep area.
$350,000 in inventory and $150,000 in equipment upgrades. The building is part of a 100% occupied strip center that the grocery store owner also owns, in addition to the grocery store business, the strip center could also be for sale. - Market Outlook / Competition
- Prime location with a Target 3.4 miles away and a Jewel Food Store in West Chicago, 2.5 miles away.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Tom's has a good customer mix that skews older but with a population in Warrenville of 15,247 (2024), there is plenty of growth potential for a Chicago area grocery store looking for an additional location or for an investor with grocery experience to create a unique shopping experience. Warrenville is surrounded by Naperville, Wheaton, and West Chicago.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 40,000
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The owner wants to retire.
- Transition Support
- TBD
Listing Info
- ID
- 2442478
- Listing Views
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