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Ideal for a hands-on owner-operator, this opportunity is well suited for someone passionate about wine, spirits, specialty foods, and community-focused retail. It’s a great fit for a professional ready to leave the corporate world, a food and beverage professional stepping into ownership, or a local entrepreneur seeking a stable business with upside. The business rewards owners who enjoy customer relationships, curated products, and being part of a vibrant neighborhood, with clear opportunities for growth through tastings, events, clubs, and premium offerings. This is a rare chance to take over a respected, long-standing local institution and grow it thoughtfully for years to come.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 11
- Employees
- 3 (1 Full-time, 1 Part-time, 1 Contractor)
- Currently Relocatable
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- Well-established boutique specialty market for sale in Downtown Oakland. In business for 10+ years with a loyal customer base, thousands of members, and strong community presence. Highly curated food and beverage selection in a vibrant, walkable area surrounded by popular dining and retail. Turn-key operation with established systems and brand goodwill. Owner seeking to pass the baton to a new steward. Strong historical revenue with loyal membership base and upside growth potential.
- Website
- https://howdenmarket.com/?srsltid=AfmBOookThoqaxr6aRP__P2kiYQAs7Y5obSBkq5FAWm-te
- Market Outlook / Competition
- A rare opportunity to acquire a trusted, community-anchored specialty market with strong brand equity and clear upside in wine, spirits, and specialty foods. Expand higher-margin wine and spirits offerings introduce or grow ticketed tastings, private events, and producer collaborations
Develop subscription, allocation, or wine-club programs
Expand specialty food categories and seasonal or exclusive releases
Potential e-commerce or curated gift offerings for members and corporate clients - Opportunities for Growth
- Well-established boutique specialty market for sale in Downtown Oakland. Operating for 10+ years with a loyal customer base and thousands of members. Highly curated wine, spirits, and specialty food selection in a vibrant, walkable downtown location. Turn-key operation with consistent revenue, strong brand goodwill, and clear growth opportunities through expanded wines, spirits offerings, curated tastings, private events, specialty food programs, and exclusive member engagement.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- With growing children and changing family needs, along with an upcoming relocati
- Transition Support
- Your success is our shared success. The purchase price includes up to two weeks of training (5 days per week, 8 hours per day). It has taken us 21 years to build this business and community, and our hope is that you will carry it forward for many years to come, serving and growing our loyal customers and neighborhood. Long-term support can be explored and discussed.
- Financing Options
- Open to finance a small portion
Listing Info
- ID
- 2469433
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