Invitations Stationery and Gift Boutique For Sale

Business description

This charming boutique offers Invitations and Announcements for all of life's special occasions, including; weddings, showers, birth announcements, parties, anniversaries, holidays, memorials, and corporate events to name a few. They also offer personalized stationery.The store is located in an upscale retail mall in the Del Mar area. The current owner has had it for 3.5 years and it has always been run with an absentee owner. In late 2006, the owner opened a second location and found that the second location really didn't do much to increase profits after all and it took too much time away from her full-time business. Thus, this location was closed in early 2008. The financial data supplied in this profile does not include the sales nor expenses from this second location.The business is ideal for a creative thinking person who has a crafty passion and likes to design. Thus, a graphic design background would be beneficial to a new owner.

Property information

Location:

The Boutique Leases 600 Square Feet And Services Walk-In Customers From The Communities Of Del Mar, Solana Beach, Carlsbad, Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas And Carmel Valley. Because The Business Has Such A Strong Reputation In The County, They Also Get Customers Who Drive To The Location Just To Order Their Invitations.

Other information

Expansion potential:

Located in a very popular upscale retail mall; Profitable while still being run with an absentee owner; Large potential for future growth; Manager in place already; Recession Proof…Weddings and Events are always happening regardless of the state of the economy; Very well known name with a great reputation for excellent service.

Competition / Market:

Since The Majority Of The Business Is For Wedding Invitations And Showers, The Seller Attends The Local Bridal Shows And Has A Very Nice Display Booth For The Show. They Also Participate In Group Ads With The Other Retail Stores In The Mall.

Support & training:

TBD

Reasons for selling:

Absentee Owner manages other business full-time.

Trading hours:

Mon to Sat, 10AM to 6PM; Sun 12PM to 5PM.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

$25,000 (included in the asking price)

Inventory / Stock value:

$81,000 (included in the asking price)