Rare opportunity to acquire a smoke & vape shop business with 24 years of operating history in a growing market. Vendor and supplier relationships are long-standing, with favorable terms that a new owner will step into. The local market is fragmented, positioning this business well for a buyer pursuing a consolidation strategy. The company offers a full range of smoke & vape shop services, giving customers a single point of contact and driving healthy average tickets. The team is cross-trained across functions, so operations do not depend on any single employee. Over the past several years ownership has invested in equipment, systems, and staff development, positioning the company for its next phase of growth. The owner's role can be learned by a motivated buyer during the training period; industry experience is helpful but not essential. A meaningful share of revenue comes from repeat and referral business built over many years of consistent service. Financial records are well organized and will support lender due diligence, including SBA financing. Most new business arrives through referrals and repeat customers, so paid acquisition remains an untapped lever. The company has expanded its service area gradually over time and now serves customers throughout the surrounding counties. Barriers to entry at this scale are meaningful, and the company's tenure gives it a durable advantage over newer entrants. The customer database numbers in the thousands and represents a valuable, largely untapped marketing asset. A tenured team of 2 handles day-to-day operations; several key employees have been with the company for many years. The fundamentals are in place for a new owner to grow well beyond current levels.
Owner is scaling back for health-and-lifestyle reasons and will assist with a full transition.
Comprehensive 8-week transition included; seller open to a longer consulting arrangement.
Operates from a 1,700 sq ft commercial space in a high-visibility location with ample parking.
A new owner could grow by adding outside sales, pursuing commercial contracts, and increasing marketing spend.
Modeling Retail business · $241K
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SBA 7(a) acquisition loans typically require ~10% down.
SBA business-acquisition loans are usually 10 years.
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Estimates for illustration only, based on the listed SDE and your assumptions. Closing costs are estimated at ~2.5% of price for fees and working capital. Actual loan terms, taxes, and earnings will differ. This is not financial advice. Verify all figures in diligence and consult qualified advisors.
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These are rough AI estimates for a small independent California retail store of this size, not verified market data or an appraisal, and actual figures vary widely by retail sub-category, location, and lease terms.
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