<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Retail Store Businesses Listings in CT</title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/</link><description>Retail Store Businesses Listings in CT</description><lastBuildDate>2/12/2012 3:02:47 PM</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[ Auto Repair Shop w/ Two Bays ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Auto-Repair-Shop-w-Two-Bays.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Auto-Repair-Shop-w-Two-Bays.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Business is an ideal two person auto repair shop. Located in busy area in stand alone building. Rent is $1,300 per month in 1,100 sq.ft andincreases to $1,350 per month in 2013 and 2014. Lease expires in 2015.Equipment includes two 10,000 lb. above ground lifts, 1 engine analyzer with four gas emissions, 1 four wheel alignment computer, 2 air conditioning recycling machines R-12 &amp;amp; R-34, 1 brake lathe, 1 clean burn oil furnace, 1 tire machine, 1 dual trace lab scope plus other shop and office equipment. Owner has been in business 20 years. Good opportunity for two mechanics to take possession of a profitable shop. ]]> </description><pubDate>2/12/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>69000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>69000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>190000.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>81000.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Southern Connecticut</locationGeneral></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Best printed music store between NY and Boston ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Best-printed-music-store-between-NY-and-Boston.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Best-printed-music-store-between-NY-and-Boston.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ This is a highly respected sheet music store in an excellent and attractive location. Since 1975, the store has been known for its fine inventory and expert service, and has earned a well established reputation as a sheet music source for its loyal customer base. Even in an adverse economic environment and increased competition from on-line sources, the store has been financially beneficial for its owner. The store has a large and faithful customer base that stretches over its 37 years of operation, with close ties to a major music school and multiple performance groups. This is an excellent turnkey opportunity for a person interested in music who would like to be part of a collegiate and community music scene, and to manage an enjoyable traditional business in a charming store. ]]> </description><pubDate>2/12/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>208000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>208000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>500000.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>58344.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Connecticut</locationGeneral></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Car Wash w/Gas Station ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Car-Wash-w-Gas-Station.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Car-Wash-w-Gas-Station.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ This is car wash/gas station with small convenience store. Real estate and business are being sold as a package. The real estate includes .64 acres of land and a building. The business includes a car wash and a gasoline filling station containing two 10,000 gallon gas tanks, three islands with three dispensers (6 nozzles), a 1000 gallon propane tank and a small convenience which should be enlarged. Business has been in the same family since 1969. Car wash equipment is 28 years old and functional although it needs some upgrade. The tanks and fueling dispensers were installed in December 1992. Location is excellent although not without competition for gasoline. Only one other car wash exists in this city. ]]> </description><pubDate>2/12/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>1250000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>1250000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>0.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>0.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Central Connecticut</locationGeneral></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Convenience Store ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Convenience-Store.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Convenience-Store.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Business is athirty year-old convenience store located in a downtown business district. Sales run in the $500,000 to $600,000 range annually. A new ten-year leasebeginning at$1,500per month was recently signed expiring in December, 2021 with options. The store is 1,450 square feet. Current owners have run the store since 1995 and it has provided a very decent living to them. Products include the typical convenience store and grocery itemswhile services offered include lottery and utility bill payments. Lottery commissions were $34,000 in 2010. Deli sandwiches, salads, etc.could be added by the new owner but current ownership has never offeredthese items.This is a very busy downtown store and a deli would be a welcome addition to customers. Business is in the center of town, a prime location. Equipment includes a brand new walk-in cooler, a new combination A/C and heating unit, laptop computer &amp;amp; printer, refrigerator, microwaveand a security monitoring system. Inventory of roughly $25,000 is not included in the sale price. ]]> </description><pubDate>2/12/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>199000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>199000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>570000.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>78324.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Southern Connecticut</locationGeneral></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Convenience Store (R/E Available) ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Convenience-Store-R-E-Available-.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Convenience-Store-R-E-Available-.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Business is a long established convenience store of about 1,500 sq. ft. doing sales above $400,000 plus lottery commissions approaching $50,000. Owner runs the business with his wife and one part time employee. Business serves a safe, upscale neighborhood. The real estate of land and building encompasses about 15,000 total sq.ft. including the building of about 3,000 sq.ft., a converted residence, and a parking lot for about 10 cars, and is available in a separate transaction for $330,000. Some renovation work on the building after purchase will be productive insofar as it is over 50 years old. The product line includes the customary convenience items of coffee, milk, bread, snacks, chips, canned goods, deli foods, soda, beer, etc., nearly everything consumers look for in a quick stop. There is no immediate competition as this location is surrounded by single family residences. It is quite unique in this regard. Inventory of about $30,000 is not included in the purchase price. Some seller financing may be available. ]]> </description><pubDate>2/12/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>169000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>169000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>450000.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>86400.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Central Connecticut</locationGeneral></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Country Hardware ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Country-Hardware.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Country-Hardware.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Business is a hardware store in a small town serving contractors and home owners. Sales run in the $380,000 range. Product inventory includes a full range of typical building, paint and lawn care products. Inventory of $200,000 at seller cost is included in the sale price. Owner has a loyal following who rely on the proximity of the store and the service he provides in spite of the major building retailers within 5 miles of his business. The setting is an attractive strip mall also including a food market. This business will be interesting to a tradesman with experience in building hardware to assist contractors and home owners with their needs because of his skills in giving advice. In addition, a retired professional coming from the business or legal community who is set financially, is looking to stay active in business and has always wanted to run a hardware store. The country setting and friendly atmosphere of the community will be an interesting change of pace for him. ]]> </description><pubDate>2/12/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>350000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>350000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>380000.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>55000.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Northern Connecticut</locationGeneral></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Deli: Strong Sales w/Low Overhead ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Deli-Strong-Sales-w-Low-Overhead.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Deli-Strong-Sales-w-Low-Overhead.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ This is a long established New York style delicatessen in a residential/commercial area of a town with 50,000 people. Has a loyal customer base used to high quality sandwiches,salads and daily specials. Sales run in the $280,000 per year range excluding catering. Facility is about 1,200 sq. ft. and business is all take-out with no seating. Kitchen is spacious with complete equipment including 12-burner range with large 16-foot hood and adequate refrigeration while the front area is efficient and of ample size to service a busy customer base. Rent is only $100 per month until April, 2013 plus a five year option at $1,100 per month. This business will best suit an experienced Deli person with culinary skills. ]]> </description><pubDate>2/12/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>179000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>179000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>280000.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>85280.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Southern Connecticut</locationGeneral></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Full service truck maintenance and repair ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Full-service-truck-maintenance-and-repair.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Full-service-truck-maintenance-and-repair.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ This well established business provides mechanical service and repair to truck fleets in Connecticut. Located in central Connecticut, this business operates out of a 5,000 square foot leased building with ample office space in addition to garage floor space accessed by two 16' bay doors. The building has two sets of restrooms. The business currently services over 100 trucks, 90% of which are associated with a national delivery service. [This service, however, contracts with multiple contractors to provide delivery service, so the concentration of business is greatly reduced.] Due to the nature of the business, service is provided 24 hours per day, six days per week.The business provides and manages planned maintenance for many of the trucks. It also responds to emergency situations on the road. Repairs are done on the road if possible, or trucks may have to be towed to the garage. A tow truck is available for sale separately from the business. Planned maintenance is provided on site for the trucks, so the vehicles need not be taken out of service. Body work is done in the garage, with painting accomplished off site.The business currently employs two day mechanics, two night mechanics, and one office manager, in addition to the owner. Assets included in the sale are a tow motor, three box delivery vans as rentals, one service truck, and various electronic scanners. (Mechanics provide their own tools.) The business is offered in a &amp;ldquo;turn-key&amp;rdquo; condition. ]]> </description><pubDate>2/12/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>100000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>100000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>400000.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>93775.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Central Connecticut</locationGeneral></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Gas station/C-store--profitable  Reduced! ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Gas-station-C-store-profitable-Reduced!.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Gas-station-C-store-profitable-Reduced!.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ This well equipped, well lighted, spacious, and profitable gas station/convenience store enjoys a great location at the intersection of two state roads in a busy commercial district. Department of Transportation records show that between 3,057 and 10,676 vehicles per day pass this location! Three islands and six nozzles pump and average of over 71,000 gallons of gasoline per month. Store sales average $78,500 per month. The station is leased from a national gasoline brand, which will provide training for the new owner. The current owner has substantially increased the business in the 1.5 years that he has owned the business, and thinks there is room for continued growth. He wants to divest some business assets and enjoy semi-retirement. Lottery sales in the store average $50,000 to $52,000 per month. Customers are invited into the bright, colorful, scrupulously clean store, and offered many interesting opportunities to purchase! ]]> </description><pubDate>2/12/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>150000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>150000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>1123899.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>134443.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Central Connecticut</locationGeneral></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Gas with Small Store ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Gas-with-Small-Store.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Gas-with-Small-Store.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ This gas station is pumping about 80,000 gallons per month at a margin of between $.10 and $.12 per gallon and is selling about $500 to $750 per dayin convenience items from asmall kiosk style market. Lottery has recently been added and is generating commissions of about $300 to $400 per month. The location is prime on a busy north/south state route inthe mainshopping section of the city. A major factor from an expense point of view is the monthly rent of only $1,750 per month with no additional common charges. Hours of operation are 6am to 10pm. Inventory on hand is approximately $6,000 and is to be paid in addition to the purchase price. The business has a straight ten (10) year lease expiring in Dacember 2019. The oil company will require a $32,000 refundable deposit and a $5,000 non-refundable deposit at closing. ]]> </description><pubDate>2/12/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>125000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>125000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>154800.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>33600.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Southern Connecticut</locationGeneral></item><item><title><![CDATA[ High Volume Gas w/Convenience Store ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/High-Volume-Gas-w-Convenience-Store.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/High-Volume-Gas-w-Convenience-Store.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ This gas station with convenience store generates sales of about 100,000 gallons per month @ $.14 per gallon and convenience store sales of about $65,000 per month @ about 30% gross margin. It is located just off interstate I-95 and has a fully equipped food service area for a take-out deli or other fast food business which is presently not being operated. In the past, this area of about 300 sq. ft. has produced sales in excess of $1,000 per day. Marginal income on deli sales should be in the 35% range on sales at a minimum. This would be $350 per day or $1,750 per week for a five-day week or $87,500 per year additional profit to the owner and should be added to the figures showing here. Lottery sales run in the range of $70,000 per month at about 5% commission but lottery was discontinued in 2007 by the owner for personal reasons . This lottery commission of roughly $3,500 per month or $42,000 per year, should also be added to the figures showing here. So, by adding the lottery income and the deli income, total annual pretax income will be in the $150,000 range. Rent, including real estate taxes and common area maintenance, is $12,300 per month. Landlord is a major national oil company. Inventory averages about $70,000 and is not included in the purchase price. ]]> </description><pubDate>2/12/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>359000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>359000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>453000.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>99348.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Southern Connecticut</locationGeneral></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Large Liquor Store ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Large-Liquor-Store.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Large-Liquor-Store.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Business is a liquor store with annual sales in the $1,000,000 range, having established itself strongly in the community within the past six years. It is located in a growth area of the state with major retailers building new facilities along with above average residential construction. Wine business accounts for about 50% of total sales with gross margins well above 30% in that category. Overall product gross margin of the business has averaged about 29% over the past three years including liquor and beer. The store has roughly 3,000 sq. ft. with one large walk-in cooler and the balance of the space utilized for product display. Additional space availability is possible. Inventory is the $125,000 range and is not included in the purchase price. ]]> </description><pubDate>2/12/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>450000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>450000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>991630.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>155833.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Southern Connecticut</locationGeneral></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Liquor Store--spacious, clean, priced right! ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Liquor-Store-spacious-clean-priced-right!.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Liquor-Store-spacious-clean-priced-right!.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ This sparkling clean, spacious liquor store is located at the intersection of two high-traffic commercial arteries in central Connecticut. The store was established in 2009. Located in the heart of a major commercial area, lighted signs announce its presence as one of three businesses in a well-maintained brick building with ample parking, including four dedicated slots for the business. The other two businesses are a cigar club and a billiard parlor, which feed the business. A new BJ&amp;rsquo;s discount store directly across the street has provided significant increase in traffic since its recent opening. The addition ofLottery and Cigarette sales will significantly enhance the profitability of the store. Part of the 3600 square feet of the store is devoted to a brand new 12&amp;rsquo; X 36&amp;rsquo; walk-in cooler, with two compressors on the roof, LED lighting, and heated glass doors. All racks are new. Wine accounts for approximately 50% of total sales (estimated at $455,636 for 2011), liquor 30%, and beer 20%. The rent has been $4,252 per month, but negotiations have been initiated to reduce that to about $3,250 per month. ]]> </description><pubDate>2/12/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>125000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>125000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>455636.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>42496.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Central Connecticut</locationGeneral></item></channel></rss>
