Famous, Reputed Organic Grocery Market

Business Overview:

Famous, Reputed Organic Grocery Market - Lender PreQualified

Well-Established Local Brand with a Great Reputation | Lender Prequalified | Liquor License

A beloved year-round Organic grocery (sustainable dry goods stores) and households' market with landmark brick and mortar fantastic Washington DC area location, and online store for sale. A Dedicated on-site NEW OWNER can probably increase the current sales and profits to take the business to the next level as the brand has great growth potential.

Company sells organic products in four primary categories:

• Health & Beauty
• Food & Produce (including bulk)
• Sustainable Living
• Children & Fun

HIGH QUALITY FOCUS
Business only offers the highest quality organic produce. As they have grown, they continue to evaluate every item they put on their shelves.

SERVING THE COMMUNITY
Dedicated to being active participants & contributors to their communities at large. Strategically located DC Metro area business & dedicated to serving the local and surrounding communities, business is excited to be a part of DC, the green movement & this great, rockin’ planet of ours!

BRAND RECOGNITION BY MANY CREDIBLE SOURCES/MEDIA
Successfully developed trust and brand recognition, and has been featured in the Washington Post, Martha Stewart Magazine, the Washingtonian, Northern Virginia Magazine, and many other publications as well as television news media.

THE OWNERS' EARNEST DESIRE
The owners are looking for the next caretakers of a business that has been serving its community well since inception. The business features the finest produce, unique and locally sourced organic items, along with a fantastic service. Sales have been steadily growing in recent years, with solid momentum toward a continuation of that trend. Additionally, this business is a great business concept to become a franchise opportunity with the right buyer. The founding owners' preference is to sell the business to the right new operator who can continue this great story including turning into an awesome franchise opportunity. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity!

LENDER PREQUALIFIED
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THE UNMATCHED TRANSWORLD VALUE
This DC-based sustainable living/organic grocer company for sale, is proudly offered by Transworld Business Advisors, the world's leader in marketing and selling businesses. With local presence AND global marketing reach, Transworld Business Advisors provides main-street and middle market business owners and buyers with transaction expertise.

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Property Features and Assets:

Monthly Rent: $7,200.00 Square Units (Foot, Meter): 1,431 Lease Expiration Date: June 7, 2032, 9:00:00 PM Terms Options: NNN Facilities:Operating from long term leased prime retail facilities, the business includes well-maintained commercial freezers, coolers, chairs, point of sale, computer and IT technology and all other furniture, fixtures and equipment and which are good for next 7-10 years. FF&E Overview: State of the art, and in excellent conditions. FF&E General Condition: Excellent, well maintained and good for next 7-10 years and are included in the sale price.

Market Competition and Expansion:

Competition: There is a pronounced gap in the regional market for shops that exclusively focus on sustainable items, there are bigger players in the radius of 10 miles however company has successfully created its own niche in the growing market, making them an important competitive player with physical two stores in the DC area. They are not the only stores in the Washington Metropolitan Area offering sustainable products. Stores such as Mom’s Organic Market, Yes! Organic Market, Fullfillery, The Rounds, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and Local Farmer’s Markets, all offer customers something unique in this space. Some competitors like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods are national brands with larger business budgets, leverage in the supply chain to pass savings to customers, and have recognizable brands. Both these national brands have locations close to company's store. KEY DIFFERENTIATOR: Although company only has two stores in the D.C. metro area, facing off against national companies and companies that have more establishments in the region, only it can claim that they are the top store in the area that is solely focused on sustainable living, and proudly shares those values. All facets of the store from the store design, logistics, and products are environmentally and socially conscious. Expansion: Supported by such an efficient business model and quality products, this company presents a unique and strategic opportunity for someone already operating in the health and wellness space OR planning to enter and grow. Opportunities for growth and expansion are significant, this is evidenced by the success during a global pandemic. The products sold, constant innovation and development of new product lines and word-of-mouth marketing make the company one of a kind. The brand is recognized regionally amongst the zero-waste community, and well established in the Washington DC region as a growing player in sustainable products. The following areas are well poised, for growth and expansion: 1- Additional Brink and Mortar Stores, fantastic growth opportunities include replicating the business in other similar markets (DMV) and expanding the product lines and services at new locations to meet and exceed customers communities. 2- Aggressive Traditional and Online Marketing Plan, the majority of company marketing has come from a blend of word-of-mouth and media coverage. Expenditures in marketing via print media, digital media, and other channels have been minimal at best. There is absolutely no doubt that if more resources were spent on marketing significant sales growth can be achieved. In April 2023 a comprehensive marketing plan was developed for the company with tangible actions that can be taken in Q3/Q4. Social media presents one of the greatest untapped marketing opportunities for the business. Company currently does not engage with online social media platforms Facebook/Meta, and has not explored any significant opportunities and/or content development with TikTok, Twitter and YouTube, all of which have the potential to significantly expand customer base. 3- Online Store (e-commerce) - this area that has been underutilized is the company's online store. This site has been developed to be feature rich, easy to navigate and provide a virtual storefront for sustainable products. The site is provisioned in multiple languages and can support sales in multiple currencies. The site also supports subscriptions and loyalty programs for products that customers regularly buy. Fulfillment for the online store is done from the company shipping center. No marketing has been done over the past year for the online store. hence the strong opportunities for the new buyer. 4- Digital Marketing Plan, there are features that differentiate the company's online store from its competition, for example, a differentiating factor for the online store is through a partnership with a local DC bicycle delivery service, delivering the products completely carbon free. With the proper digital marketing plan /campaigns and advertising funds dedicated to SEO and promotion, the physical locations as well as online store can grow to one of the largest zero waste and sustainable goods on the Internet regionally. 5- Strong Franchise Opportunities exist for the company as it has opened two physical locations on small budgets. The process can be repeated regionally and nationwide and built into a franchise model with stores in difference sizes depending on the locations and needs of the local market. With a customer return rate of nearly 70%, selling groceries and products designed for everyday use, multiple markets could significantly benefit from company's additional locations. There are many underserved markets and gaps that exist with sustainable and zero waste goods across the United States, but this model can also be adapted for international growth. 6- A Store of the Future, all over the region and nationwide people are seeking options to keep themselves healthy while doing good for the planet. The growth potential is superb for a business that supports this and has been described as “a store of the future.”

Reason for Selling:

Diversifying with other business interests

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