Supermarket with Butchers and Veg in Lancashire
Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Lancashire. The sales currently averages £7,050 p.w. with a Gross profit of 25% approx. (30% butchers, 10% fruit and veg)
Convenience Store and Off Licence in South Wales
Situated in a corner location, expanding residential area, MID GLAMORGAN, SOUTH WALES. The sales currently averages £5,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 25% approx.
Old Established Convenience Store and Post Office in Tadley
Situated in a small parade, prominent trading position, residential area, close to 3 schools, TADLEY, Hampshire. The sales currently averages GROSS £14,000 - £15,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 33% approx. Wholesale news bill £2,000 p.w. (delivery only). POST OFFICE income in the region of £48,000 p.a. approx. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: NATIONAL LOTTERY £100 per week approx.
Off Licence plus Convenience Store in South London
Terrace property, unopposed trading position, residential area, SW LONDON. The sales currently averages £7,000 - £8,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 25 - 30 % approx. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: NATIONAL LOTTERY £40 per week approx. PARCEL SERVICES £60 per month approx.
Immaculate Convenience Store in Kent
Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Kent. The sales currently averages £6,000 - £7,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 25% approx. Wse are advised the vendor has recently submitted applications for National Lottery and Paypoint agencies.
Convenience Store and Off Licence in South London
Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, SE London. The sales currently averages £4,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 20% approx. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: PAY ZONE £10 per week approx. PARCEL SERVICES £20 per week approx. (growing)
Convenience Store and Off Licence in Surrey
Main road trading position, residential area, SURREY. The sales currently averages £9,000 p.w. - £10,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 20% approx. Wholesale newsbill £150 p.w. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: BUS PASSES £100 per week approx.
Convenience Store and Chinese Takeaway in Islington
Situated in a parade, densely populated residential & commercial area ISLINGTON, LONDON, N1. The sales currently averages £4,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 35% approx. In addition the newly opened takeaway averages £500 p.w.
Afro Caribbean Convenience Store in Kent
Situated in a parade, busy road, large residential estate, KENT. The sales currently averages £2,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 30% approx.
Convenience Store with Off Licence in Boston
Situated in a small parade, excellent trading position, residential area, BOSTON, LINCS. The sales averages £8,000 p.w. with a gross profit of 22% approx. We are advised the vendor has applied for a National Lottery agency.
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1. What does a General Store typically offer?
General stores usually provide everyday essentials, groceries, household items, snacks, drinks, newspapers, toiletries, and a mix of convenience and general‑retail products.
2. How profitable are General Stores?
Typical weekly turnover ranges from £3,000 to £20,000+, depending on location, footfall, product mix, and competition. Margins are strongest on impulse items and convenience goods.
3. Who are the main customers for General Stores?
Customers include local residents, commuters, families, school traffic, passers‑by, and regular shoppers seeking quick, convenient purchases.
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