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  Fly Fishing E Commerce Business For Sale - All Internet

Location: Austin, Travis County, Texas (relocatable) 78701

Primary Category: Services - Outdoor Recreation
Secondary Category: Internet - Consumer Services (B2C)
Reference ID: 51379


Financial Information
Asking: $300,000
Gross: 200000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Financing: Owner will finance

Summary Description
Unique internet/direct mail business targeting do-it-yourself, work from home customers. This company sells a kit to teach people how to tie fishing flies. The company also provides a work from home opportunity. The kit contains all the tools, materials and instructions necessary to tie the most common flies. The company also has a unique buy-back program which provides income for folks who want to work from home. The company is 10 years old. It was started by the owner to teach his fly fishing friends how to tie their own flies. The owner then started advertising the kits for sale in newspapers, magazines and its web site.

General Information
Facilities (Home Based): An entrepreneurial spirit to grow a business. This is currently a one person operation plus a part time bilingual Spanish phone operator
Competition: This is the only fly fishing program of its type. However there are other work from home assembly companies offering other products.
Growth and Expansion: Huge upside potential with ecommerce order capture, SEO marketing, retail distribution and Many other marketing avenues have not been pursued. Inquire.
Support/Training: As needed
Reason Selling: Retiring
Year Established: 1997
Employees: 1
 
     
  Poore Brothers snack Food Distributors For Sale

Location: Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona 85032

Primary Category: Wholesale/Dist. - Nondurable Goods
Reference ID: 48865
Date Listed: 10/19/7

Financial Information
Asking: $64,900
Gross: $314,000
Cash Flow: $51,000

Summary Description
Pick-up and delivery of various snack products to stores in designated route. will sell half or full route. potential to increase net earnings if buyer splits into 2 routes and runs as a team.

General Information
Facilities (Home Based): Business comes with a large enclosed 24 WELLS TRAILER
Competition: None
Growth and Expansion: Route in one of fastest growth areas in maricopa county. added 2 stores last year with another due to open fall of 2007.
Support/Training: As needed
Reason Selling: Health
Year Established: 2005
Employees: 1
 
     
  High Margin SEO E-Commerce Website For Sale - Poised for Explosive Growth

Location: Austin, MidSouth (relocatable) 78735

Primary Category: Internet - Business Services (B2B)
Secondary Category: Internet - General Internet
Reference ID: 51352


Financial Information
Asking: $400,000
Gross: $200,000
Cash Flow: $100,000

Summary Description
Seach Engine Marketing company that is 4 years old and profitable with gross sales last year of $150k and this year for $150-$200k. $8k each month in recurring revenue at 95% margin. Average sale price is $2500 with COGS at $700. It only takes 4 contract employees to make this business run. Everything is systematized and formulaic.

General Information
Facilities (Home Based): Virtual company
Growth and Expansion: The industry is set to grow to 11 billion by 2010. for "seo services", "website marketing", etc) According to SEMPO's research, advertisers in the U.S. and Canada spent $5.75 billion on SEM in 2005, a 44 percent increase over 2004's reported $4 billion. In 2006, advertisers plan to spend $7.2 billion, and spending is expected to reach $11.1 billion in 2010. These numbers include agency and in-house expenses for paid placement, paid inclusion, organic search engine optimization and search engine marketing technology platforms.
Support/Training: As needed, this company currently is help run. Anyone with some tech know how and business experience could take this business to the next level.
Reason Selling: Other business interests
Year Established: 2005
Employees: 1
 
     
  Internet Fabric Retail For Sale

Location: Los Angeles County, California

Primary Category: Internet - Business Services (B2B)
Secondary Category: Retail - Miscellaneous Retail
Reference ID: 48241


Financial Information
Asking: $195,000
Gross: $600,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment: $10,000
Inventory: $35,000 (included in price)

Summary Description
Fabric sold by the yard through an internet e-commerce website. Founded in 2004 by an experienced entrepreneur. owner has since moved on to another venture but remains the majority shareholder and serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors. The two other partners in the business serve as CEO and COO, running the daily operations since the beginning of 2006. Expanded marketing and product lines could allow reaching of new audiences and thus grow revenue by 50% or more. Increased business efficiency such as bulk inventory purchases could double or triple profit margin. Even without any push for growth, we have experienced a steady 20% annual revenue growth by the natural effect of word-of-mouth and more people willing to purchase online.

General Information
Facilities: Warehouse in downtown warehouse district, subleased with a theater lighting company. Space is built out with offices and custom-made fabric racks. Onsite equipment includes fabric roller and swatch cutter, as well as computers connected to a T1 internet connection. Note that the business is extremely relocatable since we have no physical storefront and no fixed lease length.
Competition: Brick and mortar chains like Jo Ann's. Internet stores like fabric.com, hancockfabrics.com, and denverfabrics.com.
Growth and Expansion: Enormous. Expanded marketing and product lines could allow reaching of new audiences and thus grow revenue by 50% or more. Increased business efficiency such as bulk inventory purchases could double or triple profit margin. Even without any push for growth, we have experienced a steady 20% annual revenue growth by the natural effect of word-of-mouth and more people willing to purchase online.
Support/Training: Existing head of operations can continue run business indefinitely, or can provide any training or part-time assistance for as long as necessary
Reason Selling: Majority shareholder has started another business
Year Established: 2004
Employees: 4
 
     
  Resort Town Restaurant For Sale

Location: West Virginia Panhandle, Jefferson County, West Virginia 25443

Primary Category: Retail - Restaurants
Secondary Category: Retail - Other Eating & Drinking Places
Reference ID: 49519


Financial Information
Asking: $112,000
Gross: $207,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment: $38,300
Inventory: $10,000 (included in price)
Financing: 5 years at 7% with $40,000 down payment

Summary Description
Atmospheric and delightful restaurant and tea room located in beautiful historic village. Popular with locals and tourists alike. A prosperous and growing community. Cozy restaurant serving up to 30 people now open late breakfast through lunch and dinner. Usually three to four staff persons per shift with approx. 10 total staff people. Employee help easily found at local college.

General Information
Facilities: Historic brick building with restaurant and one retail shop below
Competition: Several boutique restaurants in town because of its popularity as a destination. This restaurant and tea room is unique in its decor and menu and fills a distinct niche in the market.
Growth and Expansion: Very good potential, as the surrounding area is growing while the boundaries of the retail area of town are fixed.
Support/Training: Owner will provide as much-on-the-job training as needed
Reason Selling: Two Parents moving home needing full-time care
Year Established: 2004
Employees: 9
 
     
  Internet Based Business For Sale - High Margin

Location: Travis County, Texas 78756

Primary Category: Internet - Consumer Services (B2C)
Secondary Category: Internet - General Internet
Reference ID: 48981


Financial Information
Asking: $300,000
Gross: $200,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Inventory: $5,000 (included in price)
Financing: Owner will finance $150,000 for 3 years at 7% interest.

Summary Description
Unique internet/direct mail business targeting do-it-yourself, work from home customers. This company sells a kit to teach people how to tie fishing flies. The company also provides a work from home opportunity. The kit contains all the tools, mater. Unique internet/direct mail business targeting do-it-yourself, work from home customers. This company sells a kit to teach people how to tie fishing flies. The company also provides a work from home opportunity. The kit contains all the tools, materials and instructions necessary to tie the most common flies. The company also has a unique buy-back program which provides income for folks who want to work from home.

General Information
Facilities (Home Based): Currently operated from a small office
Competition: This is the only fly fishing program of its type. However there are other work from home assembly companies offering other products.
Growth and Expansion: Increase advertising. -Increase price for the kit (currently $49.95 can go as high as $79.95 with more attractive packaging) -Retail sales in sporting goods stores. -Income from sale of fishing flies.
Support/Training: Owner will provide full training for 30 days and then provide telephone/email consultation for the term of the loan
Reason Selling: Retiring
Year Established: 1997
Employees: 2
 
     
  Established Retail Store For Sale - Tire & Major Appliance

Location: Collin County, Texas 75069

Primary Category: Services - Auto Repair, Parts & Svcs
Secondary Category: Retail - Miscellaneous Retail
Reference ID: 50510


Financial Information
Asking: $800,000
Gross: $1,750,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment: $175,000
Inventory: $400,000 (not included in price)
Financing: 50% 12 years @ 8% to very qualified buyer

Summary Description
38 year old retail store. Tires, major appliance, TV, Battery, auto service, state inspection, lawn equipment, go-cart, 4 wheelers. A "wide moat" retailer that is strongly protected from the big box stores(Walmart, Sams, etc.) afforded by the offering of in-store short term credit extensions. Repeat customer base is 80% of sales.

General Information
Facilities: 8000 sq ft facility- inquire for asset list and FFE.
Competition: Only 1 other real tire dealer in town
Growth and Expansion: Continued growth for 38 years
Support/Training: Owner will work for 6 months to train new buyer
Reason Selling: Age
Year Established: 1969
Employees: 9
 
     
  Arts and Crafts Business For Sale

Location: Austin, Travis County, Texas 78746

Primary Category: Retail - Miscellaneous Retail
Secondary Category: Retail - General Merchandise Stores
Reference ID: 49642

Financial Information
Asking: $175,000
Gross: $186,000
Cash Flow: $67,000
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment: $30,857
Inventory: $10,000 (not included in price)

Summary Description
Profitable, Original business. No experience necessary. If you enjoy making people happy and want to have a fun job, this is the business for you!Premier Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studio. This business is an original that is well-established and a fun business to own and operate. No artistic ability or experience with pottery necessary - learn as you go. Located in an upscale community with a great loyal customer base, repeat business and high disposable income. Specializing in birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, school events, corporate team-building and general walk-in business. Already booking parties and events through the summer and fall, including highly popular summer art camps. This is a business that will generate cash flow immediately. Business was started in 1995 at a time when the industry was new and several other studios were started soon after. All other original studios have since closed, while this studio has become the premier studio in the city.

General Information
Facilities: 1700-sq-foot retail space in small building with two other businesses (yoga studio and art gallery). Has large space up front and a private party room in back that seats about 30 people. Also has storage room and rest room.
Competition: 2 main competitors in town, but we are well located in a great community and continually pull from other areas of town because of our great pricing and customer service. We also have a great reputation as an original paint-your-own pottery studio.
Growth and Expansion: Could expand the business by offering mosaics, glass fusing, beading, and more classes. Business could be expanded to other locations under the right owner.
Support/Training: 1 month training plus 1 year limited availability via email and phone for additional support.
Reason Selling: Family Reasons
Year Established: 1995
 
     
  Fast Growing Wing Restaurant For Sale- Resort Town

Location: Angelina County, Texas 75904

Primary Category: Retail - Other Eating & Drinking Places
Secondary Category: Retail - Restaurants


Financial Information
Asking: $450,000
Gross: $558,000
Cash Flow: $118,906
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment: $90,000
Inventory: $3,000 (included in price)

Summary Description
Well established Wingstop Restaurant Store in south Texas is located in a new high traffic shopping center. Store is 28 months old and growing at 20% a year. We specialize in deep fried buffalo style hot wings and boneless wing strips. These are served as the primary entrees along with a variety of fresh made side items. Food quality is excellent and hospitality is exceptional. Wingstop Restaurant is a top franchise opportunity. Sales are up 20% over previous year.

General Information
Competition: The only specialty wing restaurant in the county in a hub city servicing 300,000 people. There are other major restaurant and major retail stores in the local area.
Growth and Expansion: Business has grown at 20% every year. New lunch hours of operation can bring in an additional 20% increase in existing sales. Current hours are Mon-Thurs 4pm to midnight, and Fri-Sun 11am to midnight, the new seven day lunch hours of operation will extend hours to Mon-Sun 11am to midnight. According to Wingstop Restaurants, Inc (WRI) says this will increase business a minimum of 20%. Right now we are experiencing an annual growth of 20% as well with current hours of operation. Population growth in area is exploding and expected to be very strong. Busin
Support/Training: Buyer will be required to send AT LEAST one manager candidate to a 3 week corporate training program. Seller will provide two weeks of assistance/training after close.
Reason Selling: Other business interests
Year Established: 2004
Employees: 9
 
     
  Established Profitable Tanning Salon For Sale

Location: Harris County, Texas 77058

Primary Category: Services - Other Personal Services
Secondary Category: Services - Beauty & Barber Shops
Reference ID: 50020


Financial Information
Asking: $115,000
Gross: $100,000
Cash Flow: $48,000
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment: $55,000

Summary Description
S-corp established 1996, excellent reputation over the last ten years for reliable service, experienced knowledgeable staff, convenient hours and location and competitive pricing.

General Information
Competition: Growing population, growing industry
Growth and Expansion: Increasing regional and local population. Increasing hours of operation and advertising campaign along with increasing retail products for sale would increase revenue.
Reason Selling: Owner has other interests
Year Established: 1996
Employees: 3
 
     
  High Margin Diner Restaurant For Sale and Catering Service

Location: Rochester, Monroe County, New York 14660

Primary Category: Retail - Restaurants
Secondary Category: Retail - Other Eating & Drinking Places
Reference ID: 49959


Financial Information
Asking: $979,000
Gross: $1,475,099
Cash Flow: $188,994
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment: $500,000
Inventory: $50,000 (included in price)
Real Estate: $800,000 (not included in price)

Summary Description
26 year established diner style restaurant with catering service. Services high-end clientele. Excellent franchise potential. Income producing property included.

General Information
Facilities: Income producing real estate. Busy cross street
Growth and Expansion: This concept restaurant and catering service is very franchisable. Unlimited growth potential
Reason Selling: Retiring
Year Established: 1982
Employees: 18
 
     
  Resort Town Convenience Store For Sale & Gas -High Traffic Location

Location: Branson, Taney County, Missouri 65616

Primary Category: Retail - Convenience Stores
Secondary Category: Retail - Gasoline Service Stations

Financial Information
Asking: $1,950,000
Gross: $4,450,000
Cash Flow: $325,000
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment: $3,931
Inventory: $76,000 (included in price)
Real Estate: $2,000,000 (not included in price)
Financing: Negotiable

Summary Description
Combination gas and convenience store occupies excellent location at the junction of two major highways within city limits. The nearest commercial neighbors compliment the business rather than compete. Accessible location in a vacation destination offers 9 months of booming earning potential. 5600 sq. ft. includes newly renovated office space, food service venue, a ticket counter and unique high concept outfitting that increases value of property by $250,000. Flexible agreement with Conoco is near conclusion, making a contract buyout in favor of another major oil company and realistic and profitable venture.

General Information
Facilities: Combination gas station and convenience store with deli space(formerly a Blimpie's franchise, now outfitted for privately-run ice cream parlor for rent. 5600 square ft. commercial rent space including convenience store and recently renovated office space.
Competition: No competition in the immediate area. Owner's other store is 12 miles away and does not compete
Growth and Expansion: With some new ideas, the store has loads of potential. Located right next to a National Chain theme park and with no direct competition in surrounding area, this store is positioned to make the most of highway and tourist traffic.
Support/Training: Two weeks training
Reason Selling: Running two stores is more than owner can handle
Year Established: 1999
Employees: 10
 
     
  Online Wedding Favors Company For Sale

Location: Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia 30319

Primary Category: Internet - Consumer Services (B2C)
Secondary Category: Retail - Miscellaneous Retail
Reference ID: 48813


Financial Information
Asking: $300,000
Gross: $290,000
Cash Flow: $98,000

Summary Description
WFTG provides wedding favors and related gifts to the 2.3 Million brides that get married every year. Due to the many unique tastes and the increase in wedding budgets to an average of over $25k per year there is a strong need and demand.

General Information
Growth and Expansion: With the help of a well-capitalized acquirer, the Company can pursue several opportunities to accelerate its revenue growth. Management has identified a number of opportunities, which could propel the Company s growth well beyond its pro forma estimates.
Reason Selling: Other business interests
Year Established: 2004
Employees: 6
 
     
  Four bay Car Wash For Sale Great location on busy Hwy 90

Location: Sabinal, Uvalde County, Texas 78881

Primary Category: Services - Auto Repair, Parts & Svcs
Secondary Category: Retail - Vending Machines
Reference ID: 51125


Financial Information
Asking: $275,000
Gross: $44,000
Cash Flow: $25,000

Summary Description
Great location on busy Hwy 90 west of San Antonio, gateway to Texas hill country recreational area, high volume tourist traffic. According to TXDOT subject property along Hwy 90 is exposed to approximatly a 3,000,000 vehicle traffic count per year. Four bay car wash, one which is a truck bay. Service and equipment pump room top notch condition. All equipment maintained in superior working order by conscientious owner. All bays covered including vacuum stations. Convenient modern coin operated vending machines. Has performed well with continued steady growth. Land values along Hwy 90 have experienced strong upward momentum.

General Information
Facilities: Four bay car wash, one which is a truck bay. Service and equipment pump room top notch condition. All equipment maintained in superior working order by conscientious owner. All bays covered including vacuum stations. Convenient modern coin operated vending machines.
Competition: No other car washes within easy and convenient travel time
Growth and Expansion: One of the fasting growing areas of Texas. Construction of new single family dwellings has increased. Downtown highway improvement funded by Texas Dept. of Transportation completed in 06 has dramatically improved the infra-structure. LAnd value off of HWY 90 continues to grow yearly.
Support/Training: Will train
Reason Selling: Retirement
Year Established: 2003
Employees: 1
 
     
  Travel Plug for Coffee "Go Cup" Lids For Sale

Location: Riverside County, California 92223

Primary Category: Mfg. - Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Secondary Category: Mfg. - Rubber and Plastic Products


Financial Information
Asking: $250,000
Gross: Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: Not Disclosed
Financing: Negotiable

Summary Description
The patent-pending CoffeeKiss Travel Plug for Coffee "go cup" Lids. Designed to prevent spills in travel cups. Huge success at Starbucks test marketing program. Very high return customer rate. "Eureka response from customers is, "why didn't I think of that!" The Problem Spilt coffee -- it ends up on your shirt, skirt, in the stroller, on the center console, hits the sidewalk and splashes on your shoes. The Solution Simple utility plug, The Coffee Kiss Travel Plug. Fits most travel cup lids, locks into place, reusable. Designed to fit snuggly. Each Kiss is produced within thousandths of the standard lid opening, allowing it to lock with a safe and secure fit. About the Product. The spill solution created by MyCoffeeKiss has become very popular with all those who prefer to drink their coffee and not wear it. Designed on a computer aided design software system (CAD) to meet exacting specifications for a snug fit in each and every travel coffee cup lid. Improving the Speed of Coffee In addition to eliminating coffee spills, MyCoffeeKiss has improved exit speed of drive-thru line delivery. DRIVE THRU SAFETY AND SPEED.Barista needs to be fast and clean and also customer needs to be protected from hot coffee spills. Exit from a drive-thru is bumpy and slow. A plugged travel cup of coffee is safe, allowing for speedier exit moving the line up and increasing productivity. Limits drive-aways and fustration.

General Information
Facilities (Home Based): All manufacturing is outsourced. Packaging and order fulfillment is completed in an 800 square foot facility. Easily relocatable to anywhere.
Competition: This patent pending device has no competition
Growth and Expansion: 40 million cups of "coffee to go" is poured each day in the USA. Upside potential is Phenomenal. The opportunity Parallels coffee drinking industry, specifically coffee to go orders.
Support/Training: Seller will provide training to buyer as needed
Reason Selling: Reason for selling is owner seeks retirement for health reasons.
Year Established: 2006
Employees: 1
Web Site of Business: www.mycoffeekisses.com/
 
     
  National Certified Organic Multivitamin Supplement Business For Sale

Location: Mission Viejo, Orange County, California 92692

Primary Category: Mfg. - Food and Kindred Products
Secondary Category: Retail - Miscellaneous Retail
Reference ID: 47772


Financial Information
Asking: $3,000,000
Gross: Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: Not Disclosed
Inventory: $55,000 (not included in price)
Financing: Negotiable for qualified buyer

Summary Description
The nations first, 100% Certified Organic wholefood multi-supplement Brand with antioxidants. Includes existing product line along with all new R&D products with the 100% Certified Organic classification and trademarks. In place is an infomercial and e-commerce website that generated 12,000 unit sales in the first three months.

General Information
Competition: First M.D. developed completely holistic vitamin supplement. The 100% certified organic classification is the highest organic classification.
Growth and Expansion: Organic food industry is the fastest growing market in the nation for the last 10 years. The supplement/Vitamin industry is a trillion dollar a year industry. 12,000 bottles sold since 12-06 without full marketing campaign.
Support/Training: Owner will be available to continually help market and promote the line whenever possible i.e. speeches, t.v. commercials, radio spots etc.
Reason Selling: Owner focused on research and development of new products
Year Established: 2006
Employees: 5