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$3.9MM Revs Online/Catalogue Distributor - Close by Sept and make $1MM

Charlotte area, South Carolina (Lancaster County)

Internet - Consumer Services (B2C) | Wholesale/Dist. - Nondurable Goods

Asking Price $2,400,000 Inventory $100,000* 
Gross Income $3,900,000 Real Estate $500,000* 
Cash Flow $500,000 Year Established N/A
FF&E $250,000* Employees N/A

* included in the asking price

** not included in the asking price

If you have strong sales/marketing and branding skills with experience conveying them in direct online and catalogue marketing, then this business may be a great opportunity for you. This long-time brand evokes a traditional southern gourmet experience through four different distribution channels. Catalogue and internet customers account for more than 55% of revenues and profits. More than 95% of customers in this channel repeat buy each year. Price points are strong and the quality and authenticity of the brand are excellent. The Company also distributes through two well-located retail gift stores off large interstate highways. Strong management at these stores allows the owner much freedom year-round to focus on the online and wholesale channels. The Company also has a fundraising brand and a wholesale gift store brand that together make up approximately 20% of sales. Large corporate customers buy from $50,000 to $200,000 worth of the company's products annually. This business can be run on a part-time basis 9 months a year. Close on this business by September and make $1,000,000 by New Years! The Company is historically strong in Q4. If this opportunity seems like a fit, contact our office to request an NDA.

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Facilities: The Company leases approximately 8,000 s.f. of facilities and has a ground lease for its marquee showroom, where it owns the building.

Competition: This company is a leader in the southeast for marketing gourmet food items. Most of the sales are seasonal and the company has had consistent 15-20% growth to top and bottom lines the last three years. The brands marketed by the company have varying ages. Some are more than 50 years old and they convey a strong sense of tradition and authenticity in the market they serve.

Growth/Expansion: There are four segments of growth: 1. Continued online and catalogue sales, currently 55% of sales; 2. more year-round fundraising sales, currently 10% of sales; 3. more year-round and short-term seasonal retail locations; currently 25% of sales; 4. more wholesale sales to gourmet and gift shops, currently 10% of sales. All distribution channels are growing organically.

Financing: Some financing available to qualified buyers.

Support/Training: Seller will provide support post-sale to ensure a smooth transaction.

Reason Selling: Owner is actively seeking a large manufacturing company

Business For Sale By

Ginger Dean

704-814-0190

Business Acquisition & Merger Associates

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