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Lake County, Illinois
European Subs, Grocery & Catering Business
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Name: Mila Lazar
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Mila Lazar
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The sandwich and prepared food side of the business has become a major driver of customer traffic and repeat business. Freshly made hot and cold sandwiches, paninis, pierogi, homemade soups, and desserts continue to be customer favorites, often bringing customers into the store who then shop the grocery and specialty product aisles during their visit. The store has developed a strong local reputation through quality food, personalized customer service, and a warm, community-oriented atmosphere.
The specialty grocery and prepared foods industry continues to see growing demand as consumers increasingly seek authentic international products, homemade meal options, and locally owned businesses. One of the strongest growth opportunities for a new owner is expanding the catering side of the operation, particularly corporate sandwich trays, office lunches, and catering orders for local businesses, schools, and events.
This opportunity would be well suited for an owner-operator, family business, chef, caterer, or entrepreneur looking for an established specialty food operation with an existing reputation and loyal customer base. The owner remains actively involved in overseeing operations and is pursuing the sale in order to spend more time with family.
https://tworld.com/locations/Illinois/lagrange/listings/European-Subs-Grocery-Catering-Business-
Business Details
Employees:
5
FE&E:
$50,000
Reason for sale:
Moving on.
Lease & Tenant Information
Lease Options:
$2,500
Other Information
Listing Number:
041621-475891
Sales:
$345,870
Seller's Discretionary Earnings:
$20,295
Inventory:
$91,000
Posting Information
Posting ID:
ID tw:90206 / Listing Number 041621-475891
Business Category:
Convenience Stores, Restaurants, Cards/Gifts/Books
Keywords:
Transworld
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