Nap Snacks imported snacks shop closes northside location after four months
A buzzy northside Indianapolis shop selling imported varieties of familiar snack brands has closed after a few months of operation.
But a version with other more diverse merchandise is opening on the city’s west side.
Sergio Salazar said he and his cousin Ruben Olivares, each 21, continue to operate Nap Snacks, the business they opened at 323 W. 86th St. in January to sell imported snacks and drinks.
However, they officially closed that location and moved inventory from the 1,000-square-foot shop earlier this week.
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Most of its items are versions of well-known U.S.-based international brands only available in non-U.S. markets, such as roasted cumin lamb-flavored Lay’s potato chips, and yogurt and Japanese white grape Fanta soda.
A new shop opens at 7010 W. Washington St. on Saturday and will also carry tobacco and CBD products, Nap Snacks posted to its social media pages.
The move comes weeks after Nap Snacks posted the business for sale, telling IndyStar by text that a family emergency necessitated the change and saying the initial $35,000 then lowered $28,000 asking price included the business name, inventory and takeover of the lease.
The snacks and drinks at 323 W. 86th St. were above typical grocery and convenience store pricing. An individual package of Skittles cost $7-$8 upon the launch. Chips — grilled squid and roasted chicken wing were among the selections — sold for $6-$10; and popular white peach Fanta soda, in an 8.45-ounce can cost $5.
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Salazar, a serial entrepreneur who opened a SNKR Plus footwear store in 2021, said he was inspired to start Nap Snacks by a company selling similar items in New York where the Indy shop gets its products.
The first store opened in an old CBD space, painted with graffiti and murals, and initially included sneakers from Salazar’s store in Plainfield.
Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at cheryl.jackson@indystar.com or 317-444-6264. Follow her on Twitter: @cherylvjackson.
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