Owner Ray Horal has been blown away by the amount of support he’s received from the community for a unique retail concept that focuses on philanthropy.

The Good Pour, started by Horal and his wife, Giuliana, is gearing up to make a big move after taking over the lease of the former CVS store in the heart of College Park at 2201 Edgewater Drive.

The company expects to donate an average of 6.5% to 8% of every purchase to nonprofits. Horal said some products would see more than 10% of the sale going to the charity of the customer’s choice.

Before the store can open though, the city of Orlando has to grant a conditional use permit to allow alcohol sales within 100 feet of a church.

The company opened its first franchise location in Winter Garden in January. Its Gainesville store is expected to welcome its first customers in the coming month while the owners are seeking final approval from the city of Longwood to move into a True Value hardware store there. Plans are underway to open locations in Oviedo, Maitland, Apopka, Lake Nona, and Lakeland.

While the other planned locations are part of franchising agreements, the recently vacated CVS leased by The Good Pour would serve as the site of its first corporate store — a model for other stores to follow.

Source:  GrowthSpotter