This award-winning independent specialty grocery and health food store offers an attractive combination of strong sales, established management and meaningful growth potential.
Business Overview
Established in 2022, the business generated approximately $1.41 million in 2025 revenue and $203,895 in normalized seller's discretionary earnings, representing an SDE margin of approximately 14.4%.
The store has earned multiple community awards for business excellence, customer service, retail and employment practices.
The store serves a diversified retail customer base of year-round residents, seasonal residents and visitors. It is not dependent on any single customer or commercial contract. Customers are drawn by the combination of fresh, healthy and locally sourced products, personal service and one-stop convenience.
Products and Revenue Streams
Fresh local produce, natural and organic groceries, local meats, dairy and eggs
Vitamins, supplements, pantry staples and earth-friendly household products
An extensive bulk-food selection, artisan bread and baked goods
Weekly meal kits and higher-margin grab-and-go meals, sandwiches and salads
Management and Owner Involvement
An experienced full-time operations manager oversees daily operations, staff scheduling, customer service, merchandising and inventory replenishment. The broader team supports the manager and handles day-to-day retail activities.
The owner currently spends approximately 8-12 hours per week on ordering, bookkeeping, financial oversight and selected supplier relationships. Training, supplier introductions and reasonable transition support will be provided.
Facilities, Assets and Property
The approximately 1,500-square-foot premises include roughly 1,000 square feet of retail space, a food-preparation and work area, lower-level storage and a separate 12-by-16-foot walk-in cooler. The building was extensively renovated in 2022, with the walk-in cooler completed in 2023.
The $475,000 business price includes approximately $110,000 in furniture, fixtures and equipment required to operate the store. Inventory, currently estimated at approximately $70,000, is additional to the purchase price and will be adjusted to the amount on hand at closing. No working capital is included.
The commercial property is offered separately at $500,000. The seller prefers to sell the business and property together. A purchaser may alternatively enter into a long-term lease at reasonable rates.
Growth Opportunities
Launch the completed Shopify e-commerce platform for online grocery ordering and local home delivery. This service is currently unavailable in the immediate market and could improve access for seniors, mobility-limited residents and busy families.
Develop wholesale distribution of fresh produce and selected grocery products to care homes, restaurants, caterers and other organizations throughout the region and into Lethbridge. The seller estimates this channel could add approximately 20% to revenue, subject to execution and buyer verification.
Explore a second location, licensing model or future franchise system. The owner has already received two approaches regarding expansion into Pincher Creek, and other nearby markets may also offer potential. No formal franchise program or fee structure has been developed.
Expand the established meal-kit and grab-and-go programs with additional higher-margin healthy prepared foods and family meal solutions.
