This represents an attractive opportunity to acquire an established, absentee-operated vape/smoke retail business serving the greater Houston market. In 2025, the four-store operation generated approximately $1.83 million in consolidated revenue and $362,736 in Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE). For the first six months of 2026, the business generated approximately $772,094 in revenue and $174,705 in SDE, with full-year 2026 projected revenue of approximately $1.54 million and projected SDE of approximately $347,410. The company has operated for more than 12 years and combines established retail locations, experienced management, proprietary products, documented operating procedures, and a loyal customer base.
Founded in March 2014, the company built its reputation by emphasizing product knowledge, customer education, and professional service in a fragmented specialty retail industry. The business developed a structured three-step process designed to help adult smokers transition from cigarettes to vapor products, while also training employees to guide existing vapor customers through changing devices and product options. The stores have earned strong local recognition and are known within their communities as a trusted destination for knowledgeable assistance.
The current operation consists of four leased retail locations in the greater Houston area, generally ranging from approximately 1,000 to 2,000 square feet. Locations benefit from established retail anchors and traffic generators, including proximity to Target, Walmart, Planet Fitness, and major employment corridors. Approximately 91% of sales are generated by vapor products and approximately 9% by CBD, THC and other alternative products, reducing the company's dependence on the alternative-product category. The business also owns two proprietary premium e-liquid brands that are produced through a third-party white-label manufacturing relationship.
The owners have been largely hands-off since the beginning of 2024, with an operations manager, store managers and trained retail staff handling day-to-day activities. Ownership currently spends approximately 2 to 10 hours per week primarily moving funds between bank accounts and paying bills. This established management structure gives a buyer the ability to maintain an absentee model or become more active to pursue growth through additional locations, e-commerce, third-party delivery, expanded proprietary-product distribution and increased local marketing.
