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Maine Country Store & Restaurant

This well-established rural market and restaurant is located on a busy state highway that connects southern Maine to recreational areas in the northwestern part of the state. It is located in one of Maine’s scenic lake and recreation areas. The store does about $1 million in annual sales with about 32% in higher margin restaurant and take-out foods. It has an inside seating area for nearly 60 people. It has developed an excellent reputation for its products and services in terms of quality, pricing and selection. The market is the only agency liquor store in town and has the only mega-bucks and ATM machines. The sale includes the real estate. In addition to the business cash flow of $125,000, there is additional apartment rental income of $20,000 as well as the real estate rent add-back of $30,000.

MARKET: The store is dominant in its market and has a prime location that serves year-round and seasonal customers. There are no nearby grocery stores and its nearest competition is about half its size. Year-round residents, summer vacationers and winter sports enthusiasts make up the store’s diverse and growing customer base. This area of Maine will continue to grow in both population and vacationers. Located on three acres of land, there is plenty of room to expand the store, add new products and develop new ideas. There is ample oven and food prep capacity to expand into catering, and the “home meal replacement” market.

FACILITIES: The store is located in a historic building with plenty of retail and storage space, ample parking and room for expansion. The market has about 4,000 SF of space on the first floor. Above it are apartments including a large owner’s quarters. Approximately three acres of land are included in the sale with over 400 feet of road frontage. A new commercial kitchen was added in the 1990s, and other upgrades to the building have been made each year.

PRICE OF BUSINESS: $195,000
PRICE OF REAL ESTATE: $425,000