Mr. B's

07/08/2026

A longstanding family-owned business in Lackawanna County is looking for new owners. Newswatch 16's Jack Culkin has more on the decision to move on from Mr. B's.

07/06/2026

After many months of prayer, discussion, and soul-searching, our family has made one of the most difficult decisions we’ve ever faced. We have decided to offer Mr. B’s —and the building it calls home—FOR SALE.

For generations, Mr. B’s has been much more than a smoke shop. It’s been a place where friendships were made, stories were shared, and loyal customers became like family. We’ve been incredibly blessed by your support over the years, and it is because of you that Mr. B’s has become one of the longest continuously family-owned 🚬 shops in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

As our 4️⃣ Boys continue to grow, we’ve realized that our greatest responsibility is raising our family. Owning and operating a 7️⃣ -day-a-week retail business, while balancing our other professional and family commitments, has become increasingly challenging. While this decision is bittersweet, we know it’s the right one for this season of our lives.

📰 The good news is that Mr. B’s is NOT going anywhere anytime soon. The store remains OPEN FOR BUSINESS, and we’ll continue serving our loyal customers—and welcoming new ones—with the best selection, best service, and best prices in town. We look forward to seeing you just as we always have while we search for the right buyer.

More than anything, we’re looking for someone who will embrace what has made Mr. B’s special for so many years. This isn’t just an opportunity to purchase a successful, established business and the real estate it occupies—it’s an opportunity to continue a proud family-owned tradition that has served our community for generations. We hope to find someone who shares our commitment to customer service, community, and treating every customer like family.

To everyone who has supported us over the years, THANK YOU! Your loyalty, friendship, and trust have meant more to our family than words can express. We hope you’ll continue to support Mr. B’s during this transition, and we’re excited to see this local tradition continue for many years to come.

05/25/2026