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Turn-key store Downtown Charleston. Great location, waterfront park behind us and on your way to provost dungeon, rainbow row and the Battery. And season is almost here. Produced 186k and 217k per year. March through October were our biggest months. Plenty of room to grow the business. No time to waste, this could be yours!
Detailed Information
Asking Price: $150,000
Location: 140 E Bay St STE A, Charleston, SC 29401
Inventory: $76,000 included in asking price.
Real Estate: Leased
Building SF: 5,739
Lease Expiration: September 15, 2025
Employees:2
Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment (FF&E): Included in asking price
Facilities: Includes Full size refrigerated pastry display case, a merchandiser for cold beverages that we own and another one that Coca Cola supplies. A coffee station with keurig and fresh brewed pots. Store is complete with display racks and shelves for products. A cafe room for relaxing with their beverage and pastries or snacks. Two restrooms. And much more.
Competition: Perfect timing. The long standing Scotchman was the main area convenience store and it closed last month because a Hotel bought them out to tear down and build a Hotel. Scotchman sold beer, wine, lotto, cigarettes snacks and more. Now we have a beer and wine license. As long as you qualify for it the location has been approved. There isn’t really much souvenir competition at our end of East Bay but plenty of attractions for traffic, that’s why we wanted this location.
Growth & Expansion: The second floor is the same size and we are only subletting 2 small offices to a tenant for $1000 a month that I imagine would want to stay on if you want. The landlord does allow subletting with approval. ‘The upstairs would make an excellent little bistro of some type or expand product for the store. Plenty of possibilities.
Support & Training: We can provide 30 days if needed for questions.
Reason for Selling: Partner that has been operating the daily business will not be able to continue.
Trader Joe’s has announced the opening of a second Lowcountry location in Mount Pleasant’s Sweetgrass Corner Shopping Center (1909 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464).
This addition aims to address the high traffic and parking challenges faced by the existing store located at 401 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464.
The current store at 401 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., a bustling hub since its 2011 opening, was formerly the site of Hungryneck Antique Mall from 1993 to 2011.
The establishment of this new East Cooper store supports Trader Joe’s dedication to meeting the increasing consumer demand in the Charleston, SC region.
In an emotional message on social media, The Gathering Cafe officially announced they are closing.
“This is not an easy post. We are incredibly emotional about what has happened in the last 8 months. This is our final post.
Running a small business in this day and time is nearly impossible. It’s why everyone keeps saying “support small business”. We made big decision to move our location to a bigger space with a lot more foot traffic thinking we would be able to finally take our concept to the next level. We didn’t make it for a number of reasons. Reasons we don’t want to revisit. It’s too painful.
We have loved connecting to our community and providing good healthy food to the people we serve. We already miss our customers and we are doing our best to navigate life in a new way. We aren’t out of the worst yet and kindness and good vibes are welcome and needed.
Please consider supporting small business. Not just restaurants but all mom and pop shops. No one deserves to work as hard as we all do to lose as hard as this.
Much love and appreciation to all of you who supported us all these years. ❤️”
This is not an easy post. We are incredibly emotional about what has happened in the last 8 months. This is our final post.
Running a small business in this day and time is nearly impossible. It’s why everyone keeps saying “support small business”. We made big decision to move our location to a bigger space with a lot more foot traffic thinking we would be able to finally take our concept to the next level. We didn’t make it for a number of reasons. Reasons we don’t want to revisit. It’s too painful.
We have loved connecting to our community and providing good healthy food to the people we serve. We already miss our customers and we are doing our best to navigate life in a new way. We aren’t out of the worst yet and kindness and good vibes are welcome and needed.
Please consider supporting small business. Not just restaurants but all mom and pop shops. No one deserves to work as hard as we all do to lose as hard as this.
Much love and appreciation to all of you who supported us all these years. ❤️
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Figure, a California-based company developing autonomous humanoid robots, today announced that it has signed a commercial agreement with BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC to deploy general purpose robots in automotive manufacturing environments.
Figure’s humanoid robots enable the automation of difficult, unsafe, or tedious tasks throughout the manufacturing process, which in turn allows employees to focus on skills and processes that cannot be automated, as well as continuous improvement in production efficiency and safety.
“Single-purpose robotics have saturated the commercial market for decades, but the potential of general purpose robotics is completely untapped. Figure’s robots will enable companies to increase productivity, reduce costs, and create a safer and more consistent environment,” said Brett Adcock, Founder and CEO of Figure. “We look forward to working side-by-side with BMW Manufacturing to integrate AI and robotics into automotive production.”
Under the agreement, BMW Manufacturing and Figure will pursue a milestone-based approach. In the first phase, Figure will identify initial use cases to apply the Figure robots in automotive production. Once the first phase has been completed, the Figure robots will begin staged deployment at BMW’s manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Beyond the deployment of humanoid robots in an automotive manufacturing environment, BMW Manufacturing and Figure jointly will explore advanced technology topics such as artificial intelligence, robot control, manufacturing virtualization, and robot integration.
“The automotive industry, and with it the production of vehicles, is evolving rapidly. BMW Manufacturing is committed to integrating innovative technologies in our production systems to drive our future forward as an industry leader and innovator. The use of general purpose robot solutions has the potential to make productivity more efficient, to support the growing demands of our consumers, and to enable our team to focus on the transformation ahead of us,” said Dr. Robert Engelhorn, President and CEO of BMW Manufacturing.
About Figure
Figure is an AI Robotics company developing autonomous general purpose humanoid robots. Our Humanoid is designed for initial deployment into the workforce to address jobs that are undesirable or unsafe, and to support supply chain and manufacturing on a global scale. Figure is based in Sunnyvale, California.
For more information about Figure, visit www.figure.ai.
BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC
BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC is an indirect subsidiary of BMW AG in Munich, Germany, and assembles the BMW X3, X3 M, X5, X5 M and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles; the BMW X4, X4 M, X6 and X6 M Sports Activity Coupes; and the BMW XM. In addition to the South Carolina manufacturing facility, BMW Group subsidiaries in North America include sales, marketing, and financial services operations in the United States, Canada and throughout Latin America; a manufacturing plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico; and a design firm and technology office in California. For more information on BMW Manufacturing, visit www.bmwusfactory.com.
Celebration to feature marching bands, dance teams, remarks from state leaders
Learn how to apply to South Carolina’s new Education Scholarship Trust Fund
COLUMBIA, S.C., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — K-12 education is on the move in South Carolina, with the state’s first education savings account scholarship for low-income students launching this year. In celebration of all of the state’s learning options — from traditional public schools to microschooling — more than a thousand students, parents, and educators will rally at the South Carolina Capitol on Jan. 26, 2024.
The festive event will kick off with a 9:30 a.m. pep rally at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center (900 Senate St. in Columbia) featuring the talents of students from across the state. Cheer squads, dance teams, choirs, and school bands will perform during the upbeat rally. Following the showcase, students and their families will participate in a spirit-filled march to the State Capitol at 10:45 a.m., accompanied by cheers and the sound of a band.
At 11 a.m. at the State Capitol, a program of diverse speakers will highlight South Carolina’s options, the importance of school choice to the Hispanic community, and personal stories of educational leadership and students finding success. A highlight of the program will be Gov. Henry McMaster’s presentation of the official proclamation of South Carolina School Choice Week.
Students and families will wrap up the State Capitol programming with a group photo — “South Carolina’s largest-ever selfie” — and a performance of the official National School Choice Week dance.
A parent workshop, including a catered lunch, will take place at 1 p.m. in the Alumni Center upstairs ballroom. The workshop will provide information to families about South Carolina’s recently passed ESA bill, the Education Scholarship Trust Fund, which begins accepting applications on Jan. 15. Led by Americans for Prosperity SC, the workshop will answer parent questions about the new scholarship and guide them through the application process.
“It is such a wonderful experience to be a part of the synergy created by gathering a diverse group of students and parents from various school options. Oftentimes, parents are not aware of the available educational choices but they want the best educational environment where their children can thrive. Our event brings awareness to the various available education choices for students,” said Cheryl Cromwell, executive director of Charleston RISE.
This celebration is timed to coincide with National School Choice Week (NSCW), which will feature more than 26,000 school choice events across all 50 states to raise equal and positive awareness of the traditional public, public charter, public magnet, private, online, and home education options available for families. In South Carolina, more than 350 celebrations will take place in schools and homes during the Week.
The Columbia celebration is organized by Charleston RISE and Palmetto Parents Alliance, in collaboration with a variety of schools and organizations across the state.
Families can learn more and RSVP for the free event at columbiaschoolchoiceevent.com.
National School Choice Week (NSCW) informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children, including traditional public, charter, magnet, online, private, and homeschooling. Every January, tens of thousands of schools, organizations, and individuals plan unique events and activities to shine a positive spotlight on effective education options in their communities. The Week is a project of the nonpartisan, nonpolitical National School Choice Awareness Foundation.
With a flavorful announcement on Instagram, Ben & Jerry’s Charleston announced the upcoming opening of a location in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina at 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd.
To keep up to date on the official opening, follow Ben & Jerry’s Charleston HERE.
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New mortgage brokerage franchise in North Charleston invites the community for an afternoon of refreshments and networking in celebration of its office opening
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Motto Mortgage, the first-and-only national mortgage brokerage franchise brand in the United States focused on transparency and compliance, has a new office in North Charleston, South Carolina. Motto Mortgage Thrives is now open and serving all markets throughout The Palmetto State.
Motto Mortgage Thrives will hold a grand opening celebration on Thursday, February 1, 2024, from Noon – 3 p.m. ET at its office located at 1042 E Montague Ave, Suite G2. Real estate professionals and community members alike are invited to attend the event and guests will enjoy complimentary refreshments, the opportunity to network with peers and the Motto Mortgage Thrives team and explore exclusive mortgage offerings for your home buying journey.
Motto Mortgage Thrives is a customer-first, full-service mortgage brokerage established by Jenna Richardson. Jenna’s passion for entrepreneurship has led her on a diverse and successful career path over the last 15 years. Previously, she spent a decade at Google where she excelled as a program manager overseeing tech projects globally and earning herself the 2023 Women of Color STEM Technology Rising Star award for her outstanding contributions. As chief operating officer at Real Estate House International (REHI), Jenna’s keen eye for properties and negotiation skills earned her recognition as a 2021 Charleston Realtor of Distinction. When she’s not helping her clients achieve their goals of homeownership, Jenna is dedicated to supporting her community, local causes and educational programs, and is a leader in racial justice initiatives.
“We are thrilled to be open for business in North Charleston and we are looking forward to personally introducing ourselves to the community at our grand opening event. Motto Mortgage Thrives offers an advantageous alternative to the traditional mortgage bankers currently operating in South Carolina,” said Jenna Richardson. “We provide the scope, scale and support of a large retail lender, while offering the flexibility, autonomy and exceptional service of a local mortgage broker that knows how to navigate the intricacies of the home buying process in your market.”
Jenna Richardson will also serve as the mortgage loan originator for the office. Jenna’s deep knowledge and commitment to excellence position her as a leading force in the mortgage industry, empowering clients to realize their homeownership dreams.
“At Motto Mortgage Thrives, we’re not just another mortgage company – we’re advocates for transparent and personalized mortgage solutions that ensure our clients feel supported and informed throughout the whole process,” Jenna Richardson went on to say. “Our team prioritizes the customer experience at every level, and our innovative approaches and unique service offerings help to make homeownership more accessible.”
Loan originators in the Motto Mortgage network have access to competitive loans from various wholesale lenders and work hard to give homebuyers choices – because no loan is one-size-fits-all. A digital mortgage experience is available for borrowers who would prefer to conduct business remotely.
For more information about the grand opening celebration, please contact Motto Mortgage Thrives at (843) 900-7212.
Each Motto Mortgage franchise is independently owned, operated and licensed.
About Motto Mortgage Thrives: Motto Mortgage Thrives (NMLS #2481020) is a locally owned and operated full-service mortgage brokerage serving all of South Carolina, located at 1042 E Montague Ave, Suite G2, North Charleston, SC 29405. To learn more, please visit www.MottoMortgageThrives.com or call (843) 900-7212. Jenna Richardson, NMLS #2486184
CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — HYDERA, a wholly-owned portfolio company of Pacolet Milliken (“Pacolet”), announces the previously-completed acquisition of OURAY’s interest in the joint venture and a successful finish to 2023, the Company’s first full year of operations.
Located at Bushy Park in Goose Creek, SC, HYDERA is a full-service International Organization for Standardization (ISO) container depot that specializes in servicing the needs of the bulk liquids transportation industry. HYDERA provides cleaning, storage, heating, repair, testing and maintenance of ISO containers.
The business capped a successful 2023 marking several significant milestones, including an injury-free safety record, the successful JV partner buyout, and significant year-over-year growth in revenue and profitability. “Pacolet’s acquisition of the remaining equity interest in HYDERA positions the business to continue its strong growth and demonstrates our commitment to building a leading ISO tank services provider in the Charleston market and beyond,” commented Kent Fonvielle, Co-Head and COO of Pacolet Power & Infrastructure.
Lance Jordan, Co-Head and Chief Investment Officer of Pacolet Power & Infrastructure also commented, “we are pleased with HYDERA’s exceptional safety record and organic growth in the Charleston market, and we continue to seek expansion opportunities in other complementary markets.”
About PACOLET MILLIKEN
Headquartered in Greenville, SC., Pacolet is a family-owned investment firm that owns and manages a diverse set of power & infrastructure and real estate assets located across the United States. Pacolet Power & Infrastructure owns a diverse set of power, renewables and infrastructure assets, including a regulated electric portfolio, an industrial utilities company and a substantial solar and landfill gas portfolio. Pacolet Real Estate has a national portfolio of industrial, multi-family, office, and retail properties, and currently focuses on multi-family and industrial warehouse development in the Southeast, the Southwest and Southern California. In both Divisions, Pacolet seeks to positively impact the communities in which it operates and be a steward of the environment from a generational perspective.
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