Profitable Rural Grocery, Liquor, and Meat Locker Business in Iowa

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Financial Details

Asking Price:
$199,000
Annual Revenue:
$1,302,276
Cash Flow / SDE:
$63,906
Profit Metric:
Total Income
Valuation Multiple:
3.1x
Location:
IA, US
Source:
Date:
September 23, 2025

Key Highlights

Sole grocery provider in a wide rural area with strong community ties and consistent sales.
Diversified revenue streams including a licensed liquor department, fully equipped meat locker with processing, quick-service deli, and catering services.
Turnkey operation with real estate available for purchase, positioned for expansion through targeted marketing and product line enhancements.

Description

This is a well-established, profitable retail business located in Northwest Iowa, serving as the sole grocery provider for a wide rural area and boasting strong community ties and consistent sales. The business offers a comprehensive selection of groceries, complemented by a licensed liquor department with significant growth potential. It also features a fully equipped meat locker with processing capabilities, a quick-service deli, and an ice cream counter, along with catering services for various events. The operation is turnkey and poised for expansion. A hands-on owner could further increase revenue through strategic marketing, expanding product lines, and enhancing the liquor and meat offerings. This business represents an ideal, stable investment opportunity with considerable upside for an entrepreneurial buyer. The real estate is also available for purchase separately. Notably, this is the only store within a 20-mile radius.

Industry Information

Industry Description:
Retail
Classification:
Retail

Operational Snapshot

Year Established:
2007
Employees:
6
Reason for Selling:
Retirement / Other Interests

Real Estate & Lease

Status:
Available Separately

Assets & Inventory

Includes FF&E:
Yes
Inventory Value:
$149,000 USD
Includes Inventory:
Yes

Broker Contact

Name:
Scott Kranz
Company:
First Choice Business Brokers
Phone:
(612) 662-5488

Listing Details

Listing ID:
1db1964d-8aae-4d44-902f-c7488a0a21c9
Source Listing ID:
24154
Deal Status:
For Sale
Last Updated:
September 23, 2025
Currency:
USD

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