Profitable Absentee-Run Vape Store with Owner-Operator Upside – PCB
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Established vape retail store serving the high-traffic Panama City Beach and Pier Park market since 2015. This turnkey opportunity offers strong fundamentals with significant owner-operator upside potential.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
• 2025 revenue: $292,478
• 2025 net income: $60,899
• Currently absentee-operated with room for improvement
STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES:
• Only vape shop operating directly in Pier Park
• Prime location in established tourist and local market
• Strong visibility and foot traffic
• Established customer base
• Includes DrVapeIt.com domain
OPERATIONS:
• 1,300 sq ft retail space
• Transferable lease through March 2027 at $3,941/month
• Existing trained staff willing to stay
• Complete store setup with fixtures, shelving, cabinets, slatwall, counters, and signage
• Back lab/work area with commercial 3-bay sink
• FF&E valued at $12,500
• Inventory valued at $5,500
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
Significant upside exists for hands-on ownership through:
• Improved labor management
• Enhanced merchandising strategies
• Stronger local marketing initiatives
• Better inventory discipline
The seller will provide reasonable transition support, and existing staff is prepared for ownership transfer. Owner financing available with 50% down for qualified buyers.
This represents an excellent opportunity to acquire an established business in a strong market position with clear paths for performance improvement and growth.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
• 2025 revenue: $292,478
• 2025 net income: $60,899
• Currently absentee-operated with room for improvement
STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES:
• Only vape shop operating directly in Pier Park
• Prime location in established tourist and local market
• Strong visibility and foot traffic
• Established customer base
• Includes DrVapeIt.com domain
OPERATIONS:
• 1,300 sq ft retail space
• Transferable lease through March 2027 at $3,941/month
• Existing trained staff willing to stay
• Complete store setup with fixtures, shelving, cabinets, slatwall, counters, and signage
• Back lab/work area with commercial 3-bay sink
• FF&E valued at $12,500
• Inventory valued at $5,500
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
Significant upside exists for hands-on ownership through:
• Improved labor management
• Enhanced merchandising strategies
• Stronger local marketing initiatives
• Better inventory discipline
The seller will provide reasonable transition support, and existing staff is prepared for ownership transfer. Owner financing available with 50% down for qualified buyers.
This represents an excellent opportunity to acquire an established business in a strong market position with clear paths for performance improvement and growth.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 11
- Employees
- 3 (1 Full-time, 2 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- Retail storefront in the Panama City Beach / Pier Park market with transferable lease. Store includes display shelving, slatwall, cabinets, sales counters, channel letter signage, back lab/work area with commercial 3-bay sink, and basic store furniture/equipment. Inventory included. Domain included: DrVapeIt.com.
- Website
- https://drvapeit.com/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Located in the Panama City Beach / Pier Park market with strong tourist and local traffic. The store benefits from being the only vape shop operating directly in Pier Park. Competition exists in the surrounding area, but the location, visibility, and established customer base create a strong position in the local market.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Significant upside exists for a hands-on owner-operator or stronger operator. The business has been run with absentee ownership, and there is clear opportunity to improve performance through tighter labor management, better merchandising, stronger local marketing, and improved inventory discipline.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,300
- Rent
- $3,941.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 3/1/2027
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is restructuring and shifting focus to other business interests.
- Transition Support
- Seller will provide a reasonable transition period to help with transfer of operations. Existing staff is in place and willing to stay on. Staff is aware of the sale.
- Financing Options
- I will owner finance with 50% down
Listing Info
- ID
- 2496875
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