This is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, multi-revenue retail business with real estate included, located in a highly trafficked corridor of the Inland Empire. The business has operated for nearly 50 years with deep customer loyalty, strong daily traffic, and a highly diversified income model.
The operation combines a high-volume deli, convenience retail, liquor sales, and financial transaction services. Approximately 80% of customers are repeat, reflecting a stable and dependable revenue base that is not reliant on one-time or purely impulse traffic.
The deli is the core driver of the business, generating approximately $1.2 million annually. It is positioned as a destination offering rather than a convenience add-on, with strong margins and a long-standing reputation for quality.
In addition to food service, the business generates approximately $900,000 in liquor sales with consistent margins and additional upside through expansion into premium and specialty products. Tobacco and staple convenience items contribute steady revenue and serve as important traffic drivers, while snacks and grocery items provide supplemental margin at relatively high returns.
A unique and often overlooked component of the business is its money service operation. In addition to driving daily foot traffic, this segment generates recurring commission-based income of approximately $36,000 to $48,000 annually, with minimal associated cost. This revenue stream does not appear in standard POS reporting, creating additional hidden value for a buyer who understands the full earnings profile.
One of the most compelling aspects of this opportunity is that the real estate is included in the purchase price, and the business operates with no rent or mortgage expense. This significantly enhances cash flow, reduces risk, and provides long-term asset security. For many comparable operations, occupancy costs represent one of the largest expenses; here, that cost is eliminated, resulting in materially higher net income.
The business is supported by an experienced and highly tenured staff, with several employees having been in place for over a decade and some for multiple decades. This level of continuity provides operational stability and reduces transition risk. Day-to-day operations are well understood by the team, allowing a new owner to step into a functioning system with established processes and relationships.
While the business is strong and consistently profitable, it has been operated as a traditional family-run enterprise for decades. Financial reporting has not been optimized for third-party presentation, and personal and business expenses have historically been commingled. As a result, reported financials will understate true profitability. A buyer who implements clean accounting practices, modern systems, and tighter operational controls will have the ability to clearly identify and potentially increase earnings.
There are multiple avenues for growth that have not yet been fully developed. These include expanding breakfast service, increasing catering efforts, leveraging online ordering and delivery (including alcohol where permitted), optimizing product mix toward higher-margin offerings, and repurposing underutilized space within the footprint to drive additional revenue. The existing customer base has already demonstrated strong receptiveness to new services, providing a solid foundation for expansion.
This opportunity is ideal for an owner-operator, cash-flowing business with real estate and meaningful upside. The combination of strong existing earnings, no rent expense, diversified revenue streams, and deep-rooted community presence creates a highly attractive acquisition profile.
The business is being offered for sale due to retirement. Ownership is willing to provide training and support to ensure a smooth handoff and continued success under new leadership.