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2265 Post Rd 4,790 SF Retail Building Wells, ME 04090 $3,295,000 ($687.89/SF)

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Situated on highly visible U.S. Route 1 in Wells, Maine, the Maine Diner is a nationally recognized, year-round operation with a loyal customer base built over four decades. Frequently featured in national media outlets (The Today Show, Phantom Gourmet, Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives), the brand enjoys enduring recognition and strong repeat business.
The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, featuring signature Down East dishes such as lobster pie and seafood chowder, complemented by seasonal produce from its on-site garden. Summer traffic generates peak volumes, while steady off-season demand reflects the Diner’s established regional following.
The adjacent Gift Shop extends the brand into retail, offering apparel, packaged goods, and Maine-made products, both in-store and online. In addition, a nationwide shipping program for signature menu items creates diversified revenue streams beyond the four walls.
Together, the Diner, Gift Shop, and e-commerce platform represent a turnkey, multi-channel enterprise with exceptional highway frontage, strong cash flow, and durable appeal to both locals and the region’s high-volume visitor market.

PROPERTY FACTS

Sale Type
Investment or Owner User
Sale Condition
Business Value Included
Property Type
Retail
Property Subtype
Restaurant
Building Size
4,790 SF
Building Class
C
Year Built
1956
Price
$3,295,000
Price Per SF
$687.89
Tenancy
Single
Building Height
1 Story
Building FAR
0.03
Lot Size
3.58 AC
Zoning
GB
Parking
40 Spaces (8.35 Spaces per 1,000 SF Leased)
Frontage
346’ on Post Rd

ABOUT 2265 POST RD , WELLS, ME 04090

Premier Location: Exceptional visibility and frontage on U.S. Route 1 in Wells, a high-traffic coastal corridor with year-round demand and peak seasonal volumes —situated just before the Route 9 turnoff to Kennebunkport. Turnkey Enterprise: Established reputation, diversified income channels, and prime real estate combine to offer a rare opportunity to acquire a Maine landmark with durable appeal. Iconic Brand Recognition: Nationally acclaimed and featured on NBC’s Today Show, Phantom Gourmet, and Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — reinforcing multi-generational customer loyalty. Diversified Revenue Streams: Restaurant, on-site retail gift shop, and nationwide shipping program broaden earnings beyond dine-in traffic. Strong Operating History: Decades of proven financial performance with consistent cash flow and high daily guest counts in season. Proprietary Products & Retail Expansion: “Maine Diner” branded goods and house-made products create scalable retail and online growth opportunities. Sustainable Model: Seasonal produce sourced from the on-site garden underscores “freshness in minutes rather than days,” reinforcing authenticity while operations are supported by experienced staff and established systems. Multiple Revenue Channels: Beyond core restaurant sales, the integrated Gift Shop and nationwide shipping program diversify income and extend the brand’s reach beyond in-person dining. Scalable Retail & E-Commerce: House-branded products and Maine-made retail goods present opportunities for margin expansion and brand extension across retail and online platforms. Institutional Status in Market: The Maine Diner is not just a restaurant but a destination, benefitting from word-of-mouth, repeat visitation, and positioning as a “must-visit” stop along Maine’s southern coast. Operational Resilience: Proven management systems, long-tenured staff, and a business model that has weathered economic cycles provide stability and predictability for investors.

PROPERTY TAXES

PROPERTY TAXES

Parcel Number
WLLS-000147-000000-000011
Land Assessment
$1,341,060
Improvements Assessment
$400,960
Total Assessment
$1,742,020
  • Listing ID: 38986404

  • Date on Market: 1/6/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 2265 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090

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