The local grocery store owner was getting older and had no one to take over once he retired.
Word went around that he was offering to sell the grocery store to anyone who wanted to buy it. The store had been around for a long time, and no one wanted to see it closed down. I spoke to my wife about it, and we decided to purchase the property and retain it as a grocery store. Folks in town were delighted with the news and promised to continue buying local. Yes, there was much competition from big chain stores, but we believed this was a wise investment. There were a few things we needed to upgrade before reopening the store. While we retained the old name, the place needed some paint and a new air conditioning system. The previous owner told us to change the ventilation system since the old one gave him lots of problems. We called in an AC professional to inspect the ductwork and see which system would best cool or heat the store. Since it was a large commercial space, the professional went with a commercial HVAC system. It was more energy-efficient and suited for a place where many people spent a lot of time. After purchasing the commercial system, next came installation, which took some time to complete. After that, we had to sign an HVAC maintenance agreement with a local AC servicing and repair company. The agreement covered HVAC maintenance and repairs. In addition, we got 24-hour emergency repairs, duct cleaning, and a free smart thermostat to go with the new central HVAC system.