The Spar-branded store in Edzell, Angus, has been bought by a newcomer to the sector.
The store has been owned and operated by Caroline Hamilton for more than 12 years and came to the market as she felt the time was right to pass it on to a new operator.
Hamilton said: “I’m delighted to have successfully sold my business with the help of Christie & Co. I had previously marketed the business locally, but the interest increased once they were on board, and I was able to achieve a better price.”
The store has been purchased by Kumar Sekar for an undisclosed sum. He was running a franchise business in Aberdeen when heard about the store.
Liam Bain, Business Agent who handled the sale, said: “This was a fantastic opportunity to acquire a freehold business that is heavily relied on by the local community, with an offer being accepted weeks after it initially came to market.
“With its scope to increase turnover further, we would like to wish the new owner all the best.”
