Full-Service Grocery, Deli & Fuel Retail Business with Real Estate
Confidential Michigan Location – Turnkey, Staffed & Profitable

OVERVIEW

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a fully operational and profitable full-service convenience store, grocery, meat market, and fuel station. Located in a high-traffic area in a growing rural community, the business has quickly established itself as a local staple since its recent inception. Backed by a seasoned team, strategic supplier partnerships, and robust infrastructure, this is a turnkey operation ideal for an owner-operator or strategic investor.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Revenue: $2.57 million (2024)
• Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $145,000+
• Facility: ~5,200 sq. ft. building on a commercial parcel (real estate included)
• Fuel Brand: Citgo – full-service gas with diesel and recreational fuel
• Licenses: Includes liquor, lottery, and DNR licenses

Departments:

• Grocery & Convenience
• Meat & Produce
• Deli & Bakery
• Dairy, Frozen, and Packaged Goods
• Tobacco, Lottery, Beer Cave
• Fuel station (underground piping in place for expansion)

BUSINESS STRENGTHS

Turnkey Operation: Fully staffed with a stable, experienced team in all departments.
Prime Market Position: Serves both locals and travelers in an underserved retail market with limited competition.
Community Reputation: Excellent customer reviews and strong word-of-mouth presence.
Efficient Operations: Departmentalized structure, clean financials, reliable vendor systems.
Included Real Estate: Hard asset value with upside potential for fuel expansion and adjacent parcel availability.
High Traffic Location: Strong vehicle counts and visibility.

FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT (2024)

Total Revenue: $2,568,508
Gross Margin: 12.5%
EBITDA: $56,021
SDE: $145,261
Net Income: ~$41,700 (YTD through mid-2025 shows comparable trends)

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

E-Commerce: Online ordering, delivery, and curbside pickup
Expanded Foodservice: Pizza program, hot deli meals, grab-and-go dinner packs
Tourism Marketing: Seasonal promotions for campers, hikers, and vacationers
Loyalty & Fuel Programs: Capture repeat fuel customers with incentives
Private Label Expansion: Promote house brands to increase margin
Local Product Focus: Partner with farms and artisans to offer exclusive goods

IDEAL BUYER

• Owner-operator seeking a manageable, profitable business with built-in infrastructure
• Multi-location operator expanding fuel/grocery footprint
• Investor seeking hard-asset-backed cash flow
• 1031 exchange candidates

REASON FOR SALE

Health-related retirement by current owners presents a rare opportunity to acquire a recently built, high-performing business with a solid foundation, experienced staff, and ample growth potential.