Modern General Store & Provisions

Modern general stores offer curated everyday essentials, local foods, and provisions with community focus.

With general store nostalgia and local shopping valued, modern provisions generate revenue of $130,000-$460,000 with 50-70% margins through retail and cafe.

The business requires retail and hospitality experience, community location, diverse inventory curation, local product relationships, and gathering space capability.

Products include local and specialty foods, coffee and cafe offerings, general provisions and sundries, artisan goods and gifts, grab-and-go prepared foods, and community bulletin and gathering space.

Revenue through retail and cafe sales.

Success factors include curating quality everyday essentials, emphasizing local and regional products, providing cafe and gathering space, serving as community hub, and building local loyalty and regulars.

Marketing focuses on locals, tourists, remote workers, and community members.

With local shopping and community spaces valued in 2025, modern general stores offer provisions retail opportunities serving community with curation and gathering space as differentiators.