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Established Specialty Spice & Gourmet Food Retail Store – Clearwater Area, Florida
Listing Number: BBF-871-10816 (May Qualify For Visa)
Listing Price: $137,000
Down Payment: $120,000
Location: Pinellas County, Florida, USA (Coastal Tourist Area near Clearwater)
Category: Food Business Retail
Sub-Category: Specialty Grocery / Gourmet Spice & Food Retail
SIC Code: 5411
Business Overview
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established specialty spice and gourmet food retail store located in a high-traffic, tourism-driven coastal destination near Clearwater, Florida.
The business has been successfully operating in the community for over 30 years, with the current owner managing it for approximately five years. It has built a strong reputation among both local residents and seasonal tourists, creating a stable and repeat customer base.
The store offers a wide range of premium spices, seasonings, rubs, condiments, specialty sauces, dips, and gourmet food items, making it a unique destination retail experience.
Financial Summary
- Annual Sales: $187,905
- Discretionary Earnings: $57,967
Historical Performance Note:
Prior to recent storm-related disruptions, annual sales exceeded $300,000, with Seller’s Discretionary Earnings historically ranging between $80,000–$100,000. The business is currently in a steady recovery phase as tourism rebounds.
Key Highlights
- Established over 30 years with strong brand recognition
- Prime high-foot-traffic tourist location near Clearwater
- Loyal customer base of locals and seasonal visitors
- Very low overhead with utilities included in rent
- Simple operations requiring minimal staffing
- All inventory included in the sale
- Strong recovery potential post-storm impact
- Training provided for smooth ownership transition
- Ideal for E2 visa investor or owner-operator
Operations Overview
- Specialty retail store focused on gourmet food products
- Easy-to-manage daily operations
- Minimal staffing requirements
- Strong walk-in sales from tourist and local traffic
- Opportunity for expanded merchandising and product lines
Business Details
- Relocatable: No
- Home-Based: No
- Franchise: No
- Lender Pre-Qualified: No
- Visa Eligible: Yes (E2 Visa Friendly)
Assets Included
- Inventory: $10,000 (Included)
- Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E): $13,000 (Included)
- Leasehold Improvements: $10,000 (Included)
- Accounts Receivable: $0
- Real Estate: $0
- Total Assets: $33,000
Growth Opportunities
- Expand online sales (e-commerce & shipping nationwide)
- Extend operating hours to capture additional tourist traffic
- Participate in farmers markets and local events
- Develop branded product lines and gift sets
- Increase digital marketing and social media presence
- Add corporate gifting and bulk order programs
- Introduce tasting events and in-store experiences
Reason for Sale
Ownership is transitioning out of the business, presenting an excellent opportunity to acquire a proven, long-standing specialty retail store in a recovering high-tourism market with strong upside potential.
Listed By: John Bucher
Finance
Sales:
$187,905
Price and terms
Price:
$137,000




