Turn-key small dept store - PRICE REDUCED to just 150k!
Business Description
Thank you for your interest in purchasing Coulee Wall Variety Store (“CWVS”), in operation by present ownership since 2019, and a staple of the community for nearly six decades.
This turn-key business is too good to pass up at just $150k! Available for a purchase date of September 7, 2026 or later.
CWVS is a well-established general department store (aka variety store). This is the only store within approximately 70 miles of any other store with similar merchandise. Situated conveniently on Grand Coulee’s main thoroughfare, between the town’s only hardware and grocery stores, drive-by and walk-up business is generated daily.
CWVS draws customers from many small towns nearby with roughly 6,000 residents. From May to September, tourists from all over the world come to see the Grand Coulee Dam, and the region is a year-round fishing destination. Among locals and tourists alike, the store has become a must-see destination to satisfy everyday, recreational, and urgent needs.
The store currently boasts an inventory of 20,000+ items, meeting almost everyone's needs. The clientele is friendly and rewarding to serve.
The store operates in a 5,000 sq ft rented standalone building with an excellent HVAC system. The landlord communicates well, is easy to work with, and maintains the building thoroughly.
Currently the lease of $2,175 per month is set to expire on May 1, 2029, and the landlord is amicable to continuing the lease with a new store owner.
The following furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) are included in the business sale:
• Shelving, Gondolas, Glass Display Shelf, Rounders, H-Racks, Sidewings, Overhead Cabinetry
• Loft Elevator, Pallet Jack, Presto Forklift
• Shopping Carts, Shopping Baskets
• Lorex Surveillance Equipment: Cameras x37, TV, DVR, NVR, Router, 16-Port Gigabit Switch
• POS Equipment: Ingenico Link/2500 Credit Card Readers x2, iPads x2, 2D Barcode Scanners x5, Epson Receipt Printers x2, Dymo LabelWriter 450 Label Machines x2
• Canon Color Laser Printer, Microsoft Surface Go Tablets x2, Windows 11 Laptops x2, Retevis 2-Way Radios
• Clothing Hangers, Hooks, Pegs, Peg Backs, Peg Boards, Shelf Fences, Sign Holders, Merchandise Displays
• True Double-sided Soft Drink Cooler
• Echo Dot Mounted Music Speakers x5
• Refrigerator and Microwave (in break room)
The following equipment is not included in the business sale, but may be purchased separately for the prices indicated:
• Penny Press: $4,000
• 2004 Ford Freestar: $2,500
This turn-key business is too good to pass up at just $150k! Available for a purchase date of September 7, 2026 or later.
CWVS is a well-established general department store (aka variety store). This is the only store within approximately 70 miles of any other store with similar merchandise. Situated conveniently on Grand Coulee’s main thoroughfare, between the town’s only hardware and grocery stores, drive-by and walk-up business is generated daily.
CWVS draws customers from many small towns nearby with roughly 6,000 residents. From May to September, tourists from all over the world come to see the Grand Coulee Dam, and the region is a year-round fishing destination. Among locals and tourists alike, the store has become a must-see destination to satisfy everyday, recreational, and urgent needs.
The store currently boasts an inventory of 20,000+ items, meeting almost everyone's needs. The clientele is friendly and rewarding to serve.
The store operates in a 5,000 sq ft rented standalone building with an excellent HVAC system. The landlord communicates well, is easy to work with, and maintains the building thoroughly.
Currently the lease of $2,175 per month is set to expire on May 1, 2029, and the landlord is amicable to continuing the lease with a new store owner.
The following furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) are included in the business sale:
• Shelving, Gondolas, Glass Display Shelf, Rounders, H-Racks, Sidewings, Overhead Cabinetry
• Loft Elevator, Pallet Jack, Presto Forklift
• Shopping Carts, Shopping Baskets
• Lorex Surveillance Equipment: Cameras x37, TV, DVR, NVR, Router, 16-Port Gigabit Switch
• POS Equipment: Ingenico Link/2500 Credit Card Readers x2, iPads x2, 2D Barcode Scanners x5, Epson Receipt Printers x2, Dymo LabelWriter 450 Label Machines x2
• Canon Color Laser Printer, Microsoft Surface Go Tablets x2, Windows 11 Laptops x2, Retevis 2-Way Radios
• Clothing Hangers, Hooks, Pegs, Peg Backs, Peg Boards, Shelf Fences, Sign Holders, Merchandise Displays
• True Double-sided Soft Drink Cooler
• Echo Dot Mounted Music Speakers x5
• Refrigerator and Microwave (in break room)
The following equipment is not included in the business sale, but may be purchased separately for the prices indicated:
• Penny Press: $4,000
• 2004 Ford Freestar: $2,500
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 7
- Employees
- 3 (1 Full-time, 2 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- Business is currently in a rented 5000 sq. ft. building with excellent heating and AC. Retail space includes Lozier gondola shelving. See business description for a full list of assets provided.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- This store is the only general department store available to residents and tourists for 70 miles. The Grand Coulee area is a tourist attraction from April to September and a year-round fishing destination.
- Opportunities for Growth
- We currently offer generalized offerings, but it would be possible to expand into more high-end sporting goods and boots. We have historically operated Monday thru Saturday 9:30am-6pm. The potential for operation on Sundays or extended hours could generate higher revenue for new ownership without increasing fixed costs.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 5,000
- Rent
- $2,175 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 5/1/2029
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owners are retiring and moving closer to family.
- Transition Support
- Owners are willing to provide limited training.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2490280
- Listing Views
- 272
Business Location
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