Paul Chawla

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW: This established smoke shop demonstrates strong profitability with annual revenue of $260,000 and net income of $72,000, representing a healthy 27.7% net profit margin - significantly above typical retail margins of 2-6%. The business operates with exceptional cost efficiency, maintaining monthly operating expenses of approximately $15,667 while generating $21,667 in monthly revenue.OPERATIONAL METRICS: Low overhead structure with monthly rent of $2,300 ($27,600 annually) represents only 10.6% of gross revenue, well below the retail industry benchmark of 15-20%. This favorable rent-to-revenue ratio provides substantial operational leverage and profit protection.LOCATION ADVANTAGE: Prime positioning on high-traffic Port St. Lucie Boulevard ensures consistent customer flow and visibility. The strategic location in Florida's growing Port St. Lucie market, with population growth exceeding state ... Less