Opportunity to acquire a profitable and growing beer and wine shop and taproom in Raleigh, NC. The business combines a curated selection of packaged beer and wine with on-premise draft sales in a beautiful, welcoming space that has developed a loyal customer following.
The 2,400 SF space features abundant natural light, an inviting bar and taproom, retail beer and wine areas, comfortable customer seating and outdoor space. It has become a popular gathering place for regular customers as well as for events, social gatherings, and private parties. The flexible layout allows the business to function successfully as both a specialty retailer and a social gathering space.
The business is profitable and demonstrating strong, consistent growth. Full-year 2025 revenue was approximately $327,000 with Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) of approximately $54,000. Based on comparable point-of-sale data, January through July sales increased approximately 16% in 2025 and another 23% in 2026. Every month from January through July 2026 exceeded the corresponding month in 2025.
The business also provides considerable flexibility in the level of owner involvement. Current ownership remains actively involved in events, customer engagement and development of the brand, while established day-to-day operations allow the owners to step away from routine bartending shifts and business-hour staffing. A new owner could maintain a similar model or take a more hands-on role to pursue additional growth.
Opportunities for continued expansion include increased private events and parties, additional programming, more active marketing and social media, and continued development of both retail and taproom sales. The attractive and flexible space allows many of these opportunities to be pursued without significant additional investment.
The sale includes approximately $30,000 in furniture, fixtures and equipment, including bar and draft equipment, refrigeration/coolers, shelving, furniture and other operating equipment. Inventory is not included in the asking price and will be purchased separately at cost based on inventory on hand at closing; current inventory is estimated at approximately $25,000.
Ownership is selling in order to focus on other business interests and is willing to provide reasonable transition assistance to help ensure a smooth handoff.
This is a confidential offering. Additional information, including business identity, photos, detailed financials, equipment information and other supporting documentation, is available to qualified prospective purchasers upon request and execution of a confidentiality agreement.