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Vermont Natural Food Market ~Building Included For Sale

Southwestern Vermont, Vermont, US
Asking Price:
$499,000 Furniture / Fixtures and Inventory / Stock included
Sales Revenue:
$480,000
Cash Flow:
On request

. Beloved 56-year old Vermont Natural Market + Real Estate included.
Oldest Natural Food Store in the state.
We have served generations of local customers and visitors since 1970
Loyal customer base. Great location on the main road .
Everybody knows the place! Great reputation,truly is a special place.

We sell a broad spectrum of natural food, bulk herbs and spices,coffee,snacks , supplements, bodycare and all sorts of cards , great gift selection and assorted housewares. There is a New heat pump, newer refrigeration, energy efficient lighting, brand new POS register and industry ordering system and is newly painted.Ready for the next owner to hit the road running

A 2239 SF building included with the sale.
Website ,Facebook,and Instagram accounts.
This opportunity could be particularly attractive to an owner-operator or hands-on entrepreneur,a Natural Food enthusiast, a couple or an existing specialty food retailer or buyer looking to aquire and established community business with real estate and multiple avenues for growth

Property Information

Real Estate:

Real Property Included

Living Accommodation:

Additional upstairs space provides flexibility for owner. There is office space and potential rental/ alternative use. There are living quarters that include kitchen, office space, bathroom and additional storage areas. Subject to applicable zoning and permitting.

Location:

Prime main street location coming in and out of town.

Premises Details:

Building is approx 2239 sf on 2 levels, with retail store on main floor, storage or possible rental space upstairs

Size in square feet:
2239 approx

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

Significant Growth Opportunity~ Current owners have intentionally operated the business with a lean owner- operated model. New owner has several clear opportunities to increase revenue and customer traffic.
~ Prepared food and grab-and-go. Customers have frequently asked about convenient food options creating an opportunity to introduce sandwiches or other options.
~ Coffee A coffee program could complement the existing retail operations while creating additional reasons for customers to visit and increase average ticket size
~Digital Marketing : Social Media has received limited attention since early 2020 There is substantial opportunity to reconnect with existing customers and reach new ones through our Facebook, Instagram and other marketing channels
~ Expand Hours Store currently operates Mon-Sat 9 A.M.-5 P.M. A new owner could evaluate Sunday openings earlier mornings or later hours based on customer demands
~ E-Commerce /Local Delivery. There may be opportunities for online ordering , local deliveries.Gift boxes , specialty products, ect.
~ Additional use of upstairs space

Competition / Market:

No direct competition as supplements, bulk herbs and spices and local products are not available locally in any establishments with regard to the depth and breadth of our selection.
Our unique and diverse mix of products is well known and appreciated. it also changes with the season and availablity.

Reasons for selling:

Retirement~ Owners are ready to retire and pass this Vermont institution on to it's next steward.

Trading hours:

Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

Employees:
1 full time, 1 part time
Years established:
56 years~ 1970

Other Information

Support & training:

Seller transition/ training for up to 3 weeks

Furniture / Fixtures value:
$60,000 - included in the asking price
Inventory / Stock value:
$60,000 - included in the asking price
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