Sanibel Resort Island Retail Group
Business Description
Huxters Liquors, Huxters Market & Deli and Sanibel Spirits.
Opportunity to own three well established businesses with successful histories ranging from 38 to 57 years on Sanibel Island. Over the past 5 years, combined annual gross revenue has ranged from $1.8MM to $4.2MM. Combined group business SDE (Seller's Discrectionaly Earnings) during this period has ranged from $275,731 to $1,000,038.
Huxters Liquors and Huxters Market and Deli at 1201/1203 Periwinkle Way have been part of the community since 1968. They occupy prime commercial property included in this offering that is 'First On, Last Off' on this resort island. 3500sqft+/- Huxters Market and Deli has been repeatedly voted "Best of the Islands". It is know for its famous southern-fried chicken and for having the coldest beer on the island. Check out our Google Reviews and see what the loyal customers say. The Deli maintains a booming lunch business popular with visitors, workers, and residents. The Market has a modern convenience store offering plus expand grocery and HBA plus a profitable beach ailse. Both Huxters stores have benefited from major exterior remodels and floor to ceiling interior renovations in the past year. All new walk-in coolers, modern kitchen, hot and cold deli cases, grab n'go merchandisers, beverage center, cabinetry, fixtures, checkout and POS systesm elevate the Market and Deli. 500sqft+/- purpose built storgae building was added in 2024.
This opportunity includes the chance to own two prized Lee County Florida Quota 3PS Liquor Licences for package sales. There are only three liquor stores on the island. Huxters Liquors 1500sqft+/- store is positioned perfectly to service residents, workers, beach goers, and visitors of all kinds.
Sanibel Spirits has a premier 1140+/-sqft spot with a long-term lease alongside the island's only grocery store in Sanibel's most visited shopping center, Jerry's Plaza. Both liquor stores have been professionally merchandised to offer the optimal assortments of liquor, wine, beer, and fine cigars. With two of the three liquor stores on Sanibel and a busy market selling beer and wine, the organization is positioned to maximize gross profit with smart cooperative buying across the stores.
Huxters Market and Deli, Huxters Liquors, and Sanibel Spirits have strong management in position with loyal team members who are the friendly face of the company. All three stores capitalize on Florida Lottery scatch-off and terminal game busniess.
Huxters Liquors and Huxters Market and Deli at 1201/1203 Periwinkle Way have been part of the community since 1968. They occupy prime commercial property included in this offering that is 'First On, Last Off' on this resort island. 3500sqft+/- Huxters Market and Deli has been repeatedly voted "Best of the Islands". It is know for its famous southern-fried chicken and for having the coldest beer on the island. Check out our Google Reviews and see what the loyal customers say. The Deli maintains a booming lunch business popular with visitors, workers, and residents. The Market has a modern convenience store offering plus expand grocery and HBA plus a profitable beach ailse. Both Huxters stores have benefited from major exterior remodels and floor to ceiling interior renovations in the past year. All new walk-in coolers, modern kitchen, hot and cold deli cases, grab n'go merchandisers, beverage center, cabinetry, fixtures, checkout and POS systesm elevate the Market and Deli. 500sqft+/- purpose built storgae building was added in 2024.
This opportunity includes the chance to own two prized Lee County Florida Quota 3PS Liquor Licences for package sales. There are only three liquor stores on the island. Huxters Liquors 1500sqft+/- store is positioned perfectly to service residents, workers, beach goers, and visitors of all kinds.
Sanibel Spirits has a premier 1140+/-sqft spot with a long-term lease alongside the island's only grocery store in Sanibel's most visited shopping center, Jerry's Plaza. Both liquor stores have been professionally merchandised to offer the optimal assortments of liquor, wine, beer, and fine cigars. With two of the three liquor stores on Sanibel and a busy market selling beer and wine, the organization is positioned to maximize gross profit with smart cooperative buying across the stores.
Huxters Market and Deli, Huxters Liquors, and Sanibel Spirits have strong management in position with loyal team members who are the friendly face of the company. All three stores capitalize on Florida Lottery scatch-off and terminal game busniess.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 57
- Employees
- 16
- Facilities & Assets
- 34,000+/- property on Sanibel's primary commercial roadway houses the Huxters Liquors and Huxters Market and Deli. The prime location means these are the first retail businesses seen when arriving on Sanibel. The property has ampel parking front and back. The two driveways and access around the building makes it user friendly for both customer vehicle pulling trailers and large delivery trucks to access and park in the rear lot.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Sanibel Island is a unique insulated market where the threat from chains or big box retailers is prohibited by City code. With only one grocery store, two other small convenience stores and limited casual restaurants Huxters Market and Deli maintains a thriving business. Sanibel Spirits and Huxters Liquors are the best positioned of only three liquor stores on the island. 3ps liquor licences are limited by State quota and are very valuable. The Sanibel causeway also makes the island a uniquely safe place to operate liquor stores and a convenience store.
- Opportunities for Growth
- An exciting new Sanibel causeway park being built by the county is nearing completion. It will bring bring waves of beach goers and fishermen onto the island. Huxters Market and Deli and Huxters Liquors are the two closest stores to the causeway for food, beverages, and beach supplies.
The next 2-3 years will see hundereds of new and remodeled condos opening on Sanibel. Huxters and Sanibel Spirits are positioned well to capitalize on the business they will bring.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 5,500
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- After 10 engaging, challenging, and rewarding years it is time to retire again.
- Transition Support
- Experienced professional managers and loyal staff will make transtions seemlessly. Standardized operating procedures across all three stores help insure consistent results.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2318236
- Listing Views
- 7113
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