General Store & Retail Business Real Estate & Liquor License
Business Description
Convenience Store & Retail Business Real Estate & Liquor License
Imagine owning a piece of Michigan history while securing your financial future. This 80+ year-old general store isn't just a business - it's a cornerstone of the community and a gateway to one of the state's premier outdoor destinations.
You'll find yourself perfectly positioned on the main road leading to a nationally recognized dune ORV area that welcomes over one million visitors each year. Think about it - that's consistent, predictable traffic flowing right past your front door during peak season, with limited competition nearby.
The numbers tell a compelling story: you're looking at $231,000 in seller's discretionary earnings on approximately $1.3 million in gross revenue. This isn't a startup gamble - it's three years of proven, consistent profitability.
What makes this opportunity truly special? You're getting everything in one package. The $1.3 million real estate value, the established business operations, a valuable Michigan liquor license, and roughly $170,000 in existing inventory. Walk in tomorrow and you're ready to serve customers.
Your revenue streams are beautifully diversified. Picture yourself running a full-service deli, stocking groceries for locals, outfitting outdoor enthusiasts with apparel and gear, supplying fishermen with bait and tackle, and serving cold beverages to thirsty travelers. Each season brings new opportunities.
The 5,500 square foot two-story building plus additional storage gives you room to grow and adapt. Your loyal local customer base provides steady year-round income, while summer tourism creates those profitable peak months you'll look forward to each year.
Best of all, this qualifies for SBA financing, making your path to ownership more accessible than you might expect.
You'll find yourself perfectly positioned on the main road leading to a nationally recognized dune ORV area that welcomes over one million visitors each year. Think about it - that's consistent, predictable traffic flowing right past your front door during peak season, with limited competition nearby.
The numbers tell a compelling story: you're looking at $231,000 in seller's discretionary earnings on approximately $1.3 million in gross revenue. This isn't a startup gamble - it's three years of proven, consistent profitability.
What makes this opportunity truly special? You're getting everything in one package. The $1.3 million real estate value, the established business operations, a valuable Michigan liquor license, and roughly $170,000 in existing inventory. Walk in tomorrow and you're ready to serve customers.
Your revenue streams are beautifully diversified. Picture yourself running a full-service deli, stocking groceries for locals, outfitting outdoor enthusiasts with apparel and gear, supplying fishermen with bait and tackle, and serving cold beverages to thirsty travelers. Each season brings new opportunities.
The 5,500 square foot two-story building plus additional storage gives you room to grow and adapt. Your loyal local customer base provides steady year-round income, while summer tourism creates those profitable peak months you'll look forward to each year.
Best of all, this qualifies for SBA financing, making your path to ownership more accessible than you might expect.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 80
- Employees
- 12 (5 Full-time, 7 Part-time)
Seasonal Employees - Facilities & Assets
- Building: 5,500 sq ft, two-story structure
Storage: 40'x32' barn + 60'x30' barn (both on-site)
Location: Prime corner lot — the primary access route into the Lake, Sand Dunes, ORV area, ensuring high pass-by traffic from April through October
Ownership: Real estate is owned (not leased) and included in the asking price at $1,300,000
Proximity: Adjacent to Dune Rides, State Park, Craig's Cruisers, and the Lake itself
Assets Included in Sale
Real Estate: $1,300,000 (land, building, storage barns)
Inventory: ~$170,000 (grocery, deli, apparel, bait & tackle, seasonal merchandise, souvenirs)
Michigan Liquor License: Included — established sales history, significant standalone value
Operating Business: All equipment, fixtures, and FF&E associated with store operations - Market Outlook / Competition
- Annual Visitors: 1M+ drawn to the city area each year
Season: April 1 – October 31 ORV season, with peak revenue in June, July & August
Location: One of Michigan's premier outdoor tourism destinations
Unique Draw: Silver Lake Sand Dunes are the only dunes east of the Mississippi River where visitors can operate private motorized vehicles — an irreplaceable, one-of-a-kind attraction
Dune Rides — major attraction immediately adjacent to the store
West Michigan lakeshore tourism consistently ranked among Michigan's top outdoor recreation destinations
Competitive Position
Limited commercial competition
Captive market — visitors entering the dune ORV area pass directly by the store, the only primary access route
Liquor license — a significant competitive moat; obtaining a new Michigan liquor license is difficult and expensive
Captive tourist market, scarce competition, and an irreplaceable liquor license makes the competitive position unusually strong for a retail business of this size - Opportunities for Growth
- Expanded Deli & Food Service — Growing the deli operation (prepared foods, grab-and-go meals, expanded hot food) is a natural upsell to the existing high-traffic customer base
Apparel & Merchandise Expansion — The tourist apparel category has strong margins; expanding the selection and branding around Silver Lake identity could significantly grow that revenue stream
Off-Season Activation — The store currently serves year-round locals in the off-season; targeted marketing to snowmobilers, hunters, and winter recreation visitors could reduce seasonal revenue swings
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 5,500
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- Support provided after the sale for a smooth transition
Listing Info
- ID
- 2496681
- Listing Views
- 18
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