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Summary:

A neighborhood staple for over 20 years, this well-established business offers a strong mix of liquor, beer, wine, tobacco products and grocery essentials, plus lottery sales. Multiple high-frequency revenue streams under one roof!

Product & Revenue Mix
• Full selection of spirits, beer and wine
• Tobacco and related products
• Convenience grocery items (snacks, beverages, staple goods)
• Lottery sales driving steady foot traffic
• Complementary impulse-buy merchandise positioned for high-margin add-ons

Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Asset sale - all furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) included. Plus all inventory is included, allowing for a seamless continuation of operations from day one.

Ready for a new owner to step in and operate immediately or rebrand.

Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please complete the short Contact Form on the right or email Pat Mahoney at Pat@eatz-associates.com or call 847-208-9569 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.

Competition:

A turnkey operation with established layout and product mix. Features an efficient footprint designed for ease of management and staffing. Benefits from diverse revenue streams - liquor, beer, wine, tobacco, grocery and lottery.

Growth and Expansion:

Long time local favorite. Enjoys a consistent, repeat customer base from surrounding businesses, services and residential neighborhoods.

Also, the opportunity to expand or rebrand to unlock additional revenue. Can further increase sales by expanding product selection, particularly in higher-margin categories such as premium spirits, craft beer and specialty items, plus more high-demand grocery items.

Location:

Prime retail space in a busy strip center along with other popular tenants just off a major thoroughfare in the heart of McHenry. Boasts great signage, easy access and ample parking.

Strategically positioned within a high-traffic pocket of McHenry, this location benefits from a powerful blend of daily-use demand drivers that fuel consistent, repeat business throughout the day. The surrounding area is anchored by a nearby hospital, a strong automotive corridor filled with dealerships and service centers and a local high school, collectively generating steady flow from employees, visitors and students.

Also, surrounded by dense residential neighborhoods providing a loyal, built-in customer base, while proximity to key commuter routes capture strong morning and evening traffic.

Plus, additional support from nearby retail centers, service businesses, recreational amenities and local parks further enhances foot traffic and dwell time in the area.

This well-rounded mix of healthcare, education, retail and residential drivers positions the business for reliable, high-frequency customer visits - ideal for a convenience and liquor operation such as this!

County: McHenry

Facilities:

Lease Information: Leased space - cheap $2,850/mth gross. Current lease expires May 2027 with one 5-year option.

Square Feet: 3,000.

Seating: N/A.

Days/Hrs of Operation: Daily 10a-9p.

Owners Role: Semi-absentee owned and operated.

Real Estate: Leased.

Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price (Valued at $25,000).

Value of Inventory: $75,000 Included In Asking Price.

Number of Employees: 1.

Support/Training: 3 days on-site comprehensive training.

Seller Financing Available: No.

Reason for Selling: Other interests.