Profitable Independent Hardware Store – Closest Competition 30 Miles Away

This independent hardware store has been a cornerstone in its rural San Diego County community since 1998. With the nearest competitor over 30 miles away, it enjoys a captive customer base of homeowners, seasonal residents, and over 45 commercial accounts including restaurants, schools, and golf courses.
The 10,000 sq. ft. store plus yard carries a wide range of products—from electrical, plumbing, and gardening to RV and home supplies. Key services include UPS shipping, key cutting, and screen/glass repair.


Key Features:
• Minimal local competition – none for 30+ miles
• Strong SDE with part-time owner involvement (~20 hrs/week)
• High-value commercial account relationships
• Favorable lease at $8,000/month (NNN)
• Loyal residential and commercial customer base
• Fully staffed and operating 7 days/week
• Ideal for an owner-operator or investor

This is a confidential listing. Interested buyers must sign a non-disclosure agreement and provide a buyer profile before further details will be disclosed.

Current inventory is approximately $750,000 which is not included in the Purchase Price and subject to change. Financial information listed (Sales Revenue and Seller Discretionary Earnings) is calculated based on the 2024 year-end P&L statement.