Vinni's Listing — Absentee Phoenix C-Store & Smoke Shop
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High-visibility convenience store and smoke shop on a major Phoenix thoroughfare, established in 2020 and operated absentee under current ownership since 2023. The business combines two complementary revenue streams — everyday convenience and grocery items, cold beverages, and quick meals, alongside a full smoke-shop department carrying tobacco, vapes, and glass accessories.
The location carries a Beer & Wine #10 liquor license along with Lottery, EBT, and TPT — licenses that are slow and expensive for a new operator to replicate. With no dedicated smoke shop within a one-mile radius, the store holds a defensible position on that specialty demand while drawing steady drive-by traffic from a major arterial with dedicated parking.
2025 figures show $1,080,000 in annualized gross revenue producing $169,800 in owner's cash flow, with two full-time employees running daily operations. Rent is $4,000 per month on a 2,800 +/- sq. ft. space, roughly 4.4% of gross revenue, with a new lease negotiated at close.
The business is turnkey: fixtures, coolers, shelving, display cases, and point-of-sale are all in place and operating. Inventory of approximately $75,000 is purchased separately from the asking price. Seller will provide two weeks of familiarization at no charge, and seller financing is available with $300,000 down and the $200,000 balance amortized over three years at 8%.
Growth opportunities include extending operating hours, adding hot foods and a deli program, expanding into premium beverages, launching local delivery, and building out promotions and a loyalty program.
Suited to an owner-operator seeking immediate income or an investor adding a cash-flowing, well-located asset. NDA and proof of funds required.
The location carries a Beer & Wine #10 liquor license along with Lottery, EBT, and TPT — licenses that are slow and expensive for a new operator to replicate. With no dedicated smoke shop within a one-mile radius, the store holds a defensible position on that specialty demand while drawing steady drive-by traffic from a major arterial with dedicated parking.
2025 figures show $1,080,000 in annualized gross revenue producing $169,800 in owner's cash flow, with two full-time employees running daily operations. Rent is $4,000 per month on a 2,800 +/- sq. ft. space, roughly 4.4% of gross revenue, with a new lease negotiated at close.
The business is turnkey: fixtures, coolers, shelving, display cases, and point-of-sale are all in place and operating. Inventory of approximately $75,000 is purchased separately from the asking price. Seller will provide two weeks of familiarization at no charge, and seller financing is available with $300,000 down and the $200,000 balance amortized over three years at 8%.
Growth opportunities include extending operating hours, adding hot foods and a deli program, expanding into premium beverages, launching local delivery, and building out promotions and a loyalty program.
Suited to an owner-operator seeking immediate income or an investor adding a cash-flowing, well-located asset. NDA and proof of funds required.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 6
- Employees
- 2 Full-time
- Facilities & Assets
- 2,800 +/- sq. ft. retail space with a dedicated parking lot, positioned on a major Phoenix arterial with high visibility and strong drive-by traffic. The space is fully built out and operating — shelving, display cases, coolers, and point-of-sale systems are all in place. None of the equipment is rented or leased; all equipment and fixtures, valued by the seller at $50,000, are included in the asking price and transfer free and clear of encumbrances at close of escrow. Premises are leased at $4,000 per month, roughly 4.4% of gross revenue. A new lease will be negotiated between buyer and landlord at closing. Real estate is not owned by the seller and is not part of this transaction.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The store's principal advantage is that no dedicated smoke shop operates within a one-mile radius, so it captures specialty tobacco, vape, and glass demand that would otherwise leave the trade area. On the convenience side it competes with neighborhood stores and nearby fuel retailers, but holds a loyal repeat customer base supported by consistent 5-star online reviews. No single customer accounts for more than 10% of sales, and the business is not affected by seasonality.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Several levers remain untouched under absentee ownership. Operating hours currently run 9am–9pm and could be extended at both ends. The product mix has room for premium beverages, hot foods, and a deli program. Local delivery has not been launched. Promotions and a customer loyalty program are undeveloped. An owner-operator stepping into one of the two full-time positions would also reduce the current $8,000 per month payroll.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,800
- Rent
- $4,000 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Other opportunities.
- Transition Support
- The seller will provide two weeks of familiarization at no charge. The business is currently absentee-operated, with two full-time employees running daily operations.
- Financing Options
- $300,000 down; $200,000 balance, 3 years @ 8% ($6,267.27/mo.)
Listing Info
- ID
- 2547286
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