Turnkey SC Liquor Store — New Build-Out, No Competition, Rapid Growth
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MacKenzie's Beer, Wine & Liquor is a modern, fully built-out package store serving Six Mile, South Carolina and the surrounding Lake Keowee market. Opened in 2025, the store has grown rapidly and now operates on a completely absentee basis with trained staff in place.
GROWTH
Revenue has climbed steadily since opening and the trajectory has accelerated. The May–July 2026 quarter finished 74.7% ahead of the same quarter in 2025. July 2026 was up 58.1% year over year and was the strongest month in company history. The trailing six months ran 43.1% ahead of the prior six, with five consecutive months of revenue growth.
MARKET POSITION
MacKenzie's is the only beer, wine and liquor retailer in Six Mile. The nearest competing store is roughly four miles away, and the next competitive cluster sits eight to ten miles out in Central, Seneca and Clemson.
The trade area combines year-round residents, the Lake Keowee second-home and retirement market, traffic along the SC-11 Cherokee Foothills corridor, and spillover from Clemson University roughly ten miles south. Lake Keowee continues to see sustained residential and second-home development.
The store also holds a real hours advantage. Area competitors close at 7:00 PM and are closed Sundays. MacKenzie's stays open until 9:00 PM Thursday through Saturday and is open Sunday afternoons, capturing evening and weekend demand competitors do not serve.
Alcohol retail is structurally insulated from e-commerce. Spirits cannot be shipped direct-to-consumer in South Carolina and delivery is tightly restricted, so this is not a category Amazon or national online retailers can take.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Everything is new. The space was built out in 2025 with a full walk-in beer cooler, refrigeration throughout, custom retail shelving, a complete POS system, and full security and camera systems. There is no deferred maintenance and effectively no near-term capital expenditure — a meaningful advantage over comparable stores where aging equipment is an immediate cost to a new owner.
Significant upside remains untouched. Marketing and digital presence are largely undeveloped, with strong customer ratings but a fraction of the online review volume of nearby competitors and no meaningful local advertising, email or social media. Hours can be extended further. Margin has room to improve through sharper purchasing and deeper distributor volume tiers. A hands-on owner could add allocated and rare bourbon programs, expand tastings and vendor events, pursue Lake Keowee wedding and event business, and grow Clemson game-day and gift sales.
TERMS
The premises are leased through 2030. Inventory is fully stocked across all categories and included in the asking price. The seller is willing to provide up to six months of transition support, well beyond what is typical, and will assist with distributor introductions and the South Carolina retail liquor license process.
Financial figures shown are trailing three months annualized. Full monthly P&Ls and trailing-twelve-month statements available to qualified buyers upon request.
Serious inquiries only. NDA required.
GROWTH
Revenue has climbed steadily since opening and the trajectory has accelerated. The May–July 2026 quarter finished 74.7% ahead of the same quarter in 2025. July 2026 was up 58.1% year over year and was the strongest month in company history. The trailing six months ran 43.1% ahead of the prior six, with five consecutive months of revenue growth.
MARKET POSITION
MacKenzie's is the only beer, wine and liquor retailer in Six Mile. The nearest competing store is roughly four miles away, and the next competitive cluster sits eight to ten miles out in Central, Seneca and Clemson.
The trade area combines year-round residents, the Lake Keowee second-home and retirement market, traffic along the SC-11 Cherokee Foothills corridor, and spillover from Clemson University roughly ten miles south. Lake Keowee continues to see sustained residential and second-home development.
The store also holds a real hours advantage. Area competitors close at 7:00 PM and are closed Sundays. MacKenzie's stays open until 9:00 PM Thursday through Saturday and is open Sunday afternoons, capturing evening and weekend demand competitors do not serve.
Alcohol retail is structurally insulated from e-commerce. Spirits cannot be shipped direct-to-consumer in South Carolina and delivery is tightly restricted, so this is not a category Amazon or national online retailers can take.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Everything is new. The space was built out in 2025 with a full walk-in beer cooler, refrigeration throughout, custom retail shelving, a complete POS system, and full security and camera systems. There is no deferred maintenance and effectively no near-term capital expenditure — a meaningful advantage over comparable stores where aging equipment is an immediate cost to a new owner.
Significant upside remains untouched. Marketing and digital presence are largely undeveloped, with strong customer ratings but a fraction of the online review volume of nearby competitors and no meaningful local advertising, email or social media. Hours can be extended further. Margin has room to improve through sharper purchasing and deeper distributor volume tiers. A hands-on owner could add allocated and rare bourbon programs, expand tastings and vendor events, pursue Lake Keowee wedding and event business, and grow Clemson game-day and gift sales.
TERMS
The premises are leased through 2030. Inventory is fully stocked across all categories and included in the asking price. The seller is willing to provide up to six months of transition support, well beyond what is typical, and will assist with distributor introductions and the South Carolina retail liquor license process.
Financial figures shown are trailing three months annualized. Full monthly P&Ls and trailing-twelve-month statements available to qualified buyers upon request.
Serious inquiries only. NDA required.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 1
- Employees
- 3 Full-time
Seasoned employees, fully capable staff - Facilities & Assets
- Approximately 3,300 square feet in a well-maintained, high-visibility location with a cobblestone parking lot in an attractive commercial setting.
Fully built out new in 2025:
Full walk-in beer cooler
Refrigeration and cooler systems throughout
Custom retail shelving purpose-built for package store merchandising
Complete POS system with integrated card processing
Full security and camera systems
Interior and exterior signage package
At roughly 16 months old, the facility carries no deferred maintenance and effectively no near-term capital expenditure — a real advantage over comparable stores where aging refrigeration and dated buildouts are an immediate cost to a new owner.
Shelves are fully stocked across all categories, and inventory is included in the asking price.
Leased through 2030, giving a new owner more than four years of secured occupancy with no relocation risk. Lease terms available to qualified buyers on request. - Website
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- Market Outlook / Competition
- MacKenzie's is the only beer, wine and liquor retailer located in Six Mile, serving a trade area that includes the Lake Keowee residential and second-home market, the SC-11 Cherokee Foothills corridor, and spillover traffic from Clemson University roughly ten miles south.
The nearest competing store is approximately four miles away. Beyond that, the closest competitive cluster sits eight to ten miles out in Central, Seneca and Clemson. For customers in Six Mile and the surrounding Lake Keowee area, MacKenzie's is the practical option.
The store also holds a meaningful hours advantage. Area competitors close at 7:00 PM and are closed Sundays. MacKenzie's stays open until 9:00 PM Thursday through Saturday and is open Sunday afternoons — capturing evening and weekend demand competitors simply do not serve.
Alcohol retail is further insulated from e-commerce, as spirits cannot be shipped direct-to-consumer in South Carolina and delivery is tightly restricted. - Opportunities for Growth
- Revenue has grown consistently since opening. The May–July 2026 quarter was up 74.7% over the same quarter in 2025, July 2026 was up 58.1% year over year and the strongest month in company history, and the trailing six months ran 43.1% ahead of the prior six. Five consecutive months of revenue growth.
Several levers remain untouched by current ownership.
Marketing and digital presence are largely undeveloped — strong customer ratings but a fraction of the online reviews of nearby competitors, and no meaningful local advertising, email or social media.
Hours can be extended further, and margin has room to improve through sharper purchasing, deeper distributor volume tiers and disciplined pricing.
A hands-on owner could add allocated and rare bourbon programs, expand tastings and vendor events, pursue Lake Keowee wedding and event business, and grow Clemson game-day and gift sales.
The trade area continues to grow with sustained second-home development around Lake Keowee.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 3,300
- Rent
- $2,700 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 1/1/2030
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Built and stabilized; now selling to focus on other ventures.
- Transition Support
- The seller is willing to provide up to 1 month of transition support following closing, well beyond the two to four weeks typical for a business of this size.
The existing staff is fully trained and in place, and handles day-to-day operations independently. Ordering, receiving, merchandising, and daily close are all established routines with systems already in place, so a new owner inherits a functioning operation rather than a job. The learning curve is minimal.
The seller will also assist with vendor and distributor introductions, and with navigating the South Carolina retail liquor license application, which a new owner must obtain in their own name. Support terms are negotiable and can be structured to suit the buyer's experience level.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2544303
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