Turnkey Ethnic Grocery Store Prime Kirkland Location For Sale

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Lease Terms:

Lease until May 2031 plus 4 years extension option

Location:

Prime retail location in Kirkland, Washington, in the highly desirable Seattle Eastside market. Conveniently situated just off Interstate 405 (I-405), within walking distance of Costco, and surrounded by established residential neighborhoods, retail businesses, and commercial activity. The location provides convenient access for customers from Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond, and surrounding communities.

Premises Details:

Fully equipped, operational ethnic grocery store in an established retail shopping center. The premises feature grocery shelving, refrigerated and frozen food displays, retail fixtures, checkout facilities, and existing inventory, all included in the business acquisition.

The store is adjacent to a popular bakery, café, and confectionery producing fresh Middle Eastern and Mediterranean breads and pastries daily. The grocery will operate independently, while the neighboring bakery and café remain under the current ownership, offering continued opportunities for cross-shopping and collaboration.

Size in square feet:

1,506

Planning Consent:

Existing commercial retail premises currently operating as a licensed grocery store in Kirkland, Washington. The business operates under applicable local business and health permits. Any future modifications or expansion would be subject to applicable city and regulatory approvals.

Business Operation

Management type:

This business is owner operated.

Expansion Potential:

Significant untapped growth opportunities exist through expanding international and ethnic grocery categories, including Turkish, Persian, Arabic, Armenian, Eastern European, Indian, and African specialty products.

Additional opportunities include expanding fresh and packaged halal meat offerings, establishing new supplier partnerships, improving merchandising, developing online ordering and delivery services, and implementing targeted marketing campaigns.

The founders have devoted most of their time to operating the neighboring bakery and café, leaving many grocery development opportunities unexplored. A dedicated, hands-on owner or working investor with retail experience and sufficient capital could pursue these opportunities and substantially expand the business's market reach.

Competition / Market:

The business serves a specialized market for Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and international grocery products, differentiating itself from conventional supermarkets through its ethnic product selection and established supplier relationships.

While the greater Seattle Eastside has several grocery retailers, the store benefits from its convenient Kirkland location and proximity to a popular specialty bakery and café, creating a complementary shopping experience.

Opportunities exist to strengthen its competitive position through broader product offerings, improved merchandising, competitive pricing, and targeted community marketing.

Reasons for selling:

The founders are focusing their time and resources on expanding their successful neighboring bakery, café, and confectionery operations. While the grocery business is fully operational and has significant untapped growth potential, the owners recognize that its future development would benefit from a dedicated, hands-on operator or investment partner who can devote the necessary time, expertise, and resources to its expansion.

The owners are therefore exploring either a complete sale or a strategic working partnership, while remaining committed to supporting a smooth transition and maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship with the grocery's future operator.

Trading hours:

9 AM -7 PM

Employees:

1-2

Years established:

1 year (operating since late 2025)

Other Information

Support & training:

The current owners are committed to providing comprehensive transition support to ensure a smooth handover, including in the event of a complete business acquisition.

Training and assistance may include day-to-day grocery operations, inventory management, product sourcing, purchasing practices, supplier and distributor introductions, merchandising, and customer service.

The owners will also share their established industry relationships, extensive grocery management experience, and knowledge of the local ethnic food market.

The adjacent bakery and café will remain under the current ownership, providing opportunities for continued collaboration, customer referrals, and mutually beneficial business relationships.

Financing available:

Flexible acquisition and partnership opportunities are available for qualified candidates. The owners are open to either a complete business sale or a working-investor partnership involving capital investment and active participation in business management and expansion. Partnership structure, investment requirements, and terms are negotiable based on the buyer's experience, qualifications, and proposed involvement.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

$50,000

Inventory / Stock value:

$50,000