Food & Beverage
Chicago, IL
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
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SBA financeability
Businesses in food services & beverage retail are commonly SBA-financed. The figures below are the industry-category norm from SBA 7(a)/504 lending, a gauge of how financeable a deal like this tends to be.
Food Services & Beverage Retail benchmarks
Typical SBA leverage
71%
Industry charge-off
1.3%
Common term
10 yr
Median loan
$269,200
Active lenders in this category: The Huntington National Bank, U.S. Bank, National Association, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company.
Based on 52,309 SBA loans · source: SBA 7(a)/504 FOIA, as of 2026Q1 · industry-category level.
Detailed information
Priced below 1.5x revenue.
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Key points
Business description
Long-Established Neighborhood Liquor, Tobacco & Convenience Store High-Traffic Chicago Corridor - Turnkey! "Freestanding Building On One Of Chicago's Major N-S Arterial Roads Carrying Substantial Daily Traffic" A great opportunity to acquire a long-established neighborhood liquor, tobacco and convenience store located on one of Chicago's busiest commercial corridors. Situated on a highly visible corridor with exceptional frontage and strong daily traffic counts, this turnkey operation has become a trusted destination for local residents and commuters alike. The business holds multiple valuable licenses supporting the sale of packaged alcohol, tobacco products, lottery tickets and retail food items, subject to applicable governmental approvals and licensing requirements. Five Licenses Included Its retail space is efficiently designed with a spacious sales floor, fully equipped point-of-sale area, dedicated tobacco counter and a large walk-in cooler capable of supporting an extensive inventory of beer, beverages and other high-demand products. In addition, the business benefits from supplemental revenue generated through legal skill gaming machines and other ancillary sales channels. This is a true turnkey acquisition. The sale includes all furniture, fixtures, equipment, displays, refrigeration, shelving, point-of-sale systems and business assets necessary for a seamless transition. And a substantial inventory will be transferred at cost, allowing a buyer to take over operations without the expense and logistical challenges of stocking a new location from scratch. Business Highlights Ideal for an owner-operator, family business or experienced convenience store investor seeking a stable, cash-flowing operation with a strong foundation and long-term growth opportunities. A sought-after combination of proven sales, favorable occupancy costs and a highly desirable urban retail location. Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please click on the orange Contact Broker button on the right to complete the Buyer Profile form. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.
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