The Fort

For the first time in 40 years this iconic business is now being offered, and Hayden Outdoors Real Estate is honored to represent, The Fort in Big Timber, Montana.

Land

The Fort is a welcoming convenience store located in the heart of Big Timber MT. Offering a variety of everyday essentials snacks and drinks it serves as a convenient stop for locals and travelers alike. With friendly service and a cozy atmosphere, The Fort is the perfect place to grab what you need on the go. The Fort sits on approximately 3.25 acres on the eastern edge of town.  The property is hooked up to city water and sewer, three phase power, and it also has a dug well-used for irrigation of lawn. The main building consists of 11.000 SQ/FT of retail space, there is also a 50×50 shop, 28×48 shop, and 16×24 storage shed.
Fuel Storage:
1-10,000gal Diesel 60/40 split Red Dye and Premium gas.
1-10,000gal #2 Clear Diesel.
1-20,000gal no lead gas.
Pumps:
2- Red Dye Off Road Diesel east side.
3-Clear Diesel with one slave pump for trucker’s east side.
1 -DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) tank east side.
6-gas pumps on west side.
6-diesel pumps on westside.
The 50×50 shop has four overhead doors, water plumbed in with sink, Natural Gas heat, all finished with concrete floor. The 28×48 shop has two overhead doors, water plumbed in with bathroom, 10×12 walk in freezer, and Natural Gas heat. The 16×24 shed is used for storage and has the air compressor for public air.
 

General Operations

Montana’s one stop shop. The Fort can get you down the road as they are a Sinclair Fuel Station with high flow diesel pumps and Tesla Charging. You will find a well-stocked convenience store and quick serve deli to fill you up. Thousands of firearms are the feature of our sporting good shop where you will find even the most uncommon current production ammunition. The anglers will find a well-stocked lure and tackle selection, live bait, and quality affordable gear. The fly fisherman will find they offer a great selection of quality, affordable flies and the gear to outfit you. They are a Montana Fish and Wildlife Licensing agent.
Amenities:
11,000SQ/FT of Retail Space.
12 Departments with 5 department managers: Groceries, Fuel, Beer, Tobacco, Deli, Guns, Sports & Ammo, Liquor, Hunting Licenses, Ice, Gifts, Paper & Magazines.
1-13 door cooler with many varieties of beer with walk in capabilities.
1-6 door cooler with soda and energy drinks.
1-4 door freezer for Ice-cream.
1-3 door frozen meal case.
1-6′ deli warm case.
1-12′ deli cold case.
2 isles of groceries and one isle of display products.
 
 
 
 

Region & Climate

Big Timber and the Sweet Grass County area enjoy the diversity of each season with a variety of weather phenomenon. The average annual precipitation is approximately 15 inches and comes in any form, from winter snowstorms to spring cloudbursts, and summer and fall rain showers.
The April through September precipitation amounts average 10.5 inches and the maximum temperature average is 75.26. Average minimum temperature for April through September is 44.15 degrees.
July and August are our warmest months with temperatures averaging in the high 80s and 90s.  Big Timber boasts 286 days of sunshine each year.

History

The original fort was registered as a business in 1954 and purchased by the current owners in 1985. The Fort was originally a convenience store that happened to have a hand full of fuel pumps and a small restaurant in the back. After the purchase the business grew faster than the owners expected, so in the 90’s they added the grocery and deli departments. The owners also incorporated a Montana State Liquor store and expanded the gun selection.
In 2010 the owners saw their biggest renovation. They updated public restrooms, expanded the fuel pumps with a large canopy and added more selection of fuel types. Inside the store they built on a new wing just for liquor sales and added a wine cellar with over 300 different wines to choose from. This shift gave them the necessary room for what is now the sporting goods department with huge selection of firearms to choose from.

Location

The owner is willing to help get the new buyers started. Inventory will be counted at closing and is separate from the asking price. All FF & E will convey. Personal equipment will not convey. Licensing will depend on buyer’s record. For a private showing, please contact me to set up a time.  Financials available upon request. All information is from 3rd parties or Sellers and is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and may be subject to errors and omissions, all buyers and buyers’ agents must independently verify all information to their satisfaction. Proof of financial funds or pre-approved letter from lender and a signed NDA prior to scheduling a tour.