Advertising Specialties Distributor In Dallas Texas For Sale

Business description

Opportunity to purchase established advertising specialties distribution business in north Dallas that specializes in personalized apparel and products. Franchise concept that utilizes a successful business model specializing in embroidered and printed apparel and logoed advertising promotional products.

This profitable going concern includes a professional showroom and production facility in a highly visible retail location. Products sold include logoed shirts, caps & hats, t-shirts, corporate apparel, uniforms, team apparel, bags & totes, outerwear and golf related items. Advertising specialty revenue comes from logoed pens, mugs, koozies, etc. which are among over 800,000 items available. Name brand apparel including Nike and Adidas are available as well as very nice and competitively priced house brands and others. Customers include businesses, schools and organizations but also may include many individuals wishing to have items personalized.

Business sales revenues trending up for past 3 years. Price recently reduced. Owner offering financing to right party. Clean, easy to run business. Operation open during regular business hours allowing the owner free time at night during the week and all weekend. Dependable, well paid labor force in place.

Proprietary software being used that insures accurate pricing selected by the owner while presenting very professional quotes and invoices. This software also maintains customer order histories making reorders very simple and profitable. Contact management software is also in place with paths for customers and prospects to facilitate follow up and increased sales. Operations sales and management systems are in place that could make the ownership transition seamless and somewhat “turn-key”. Internet marketing through the company website and the recurring use of Constant Contact which includes a monthly newsletter is also in place.

Franchiser strengths include the brand awareness advantage, a proven successful system and business model, 24/7 training & support, availability of information via the existing franchise/business owner network plus a very strong collective purchasing power. The vendor relationship program is the best in the industry. As one of the industry’s largest retailers, the franchiser has the advantage to partner with the industry leading vendors as well as stay at the forefront with the latest technology and products.

Seller will provide at least 2 weeks on-site training after the purchase, assist in securing retention of employees and transfer of supplier relationships, provide on-call telephone assistance after competition of the training and sign a no competition agreement. The franchiser will also be available for training and support. The sale must involve franchiser approval and a 2 week comprehensive training period at the company headquarters (training paid by the franchiser which includes airfare, room & meals). Franchise transfer fee will be applicable.

Additional business details are available. You will be required to document your ability to complete the proposed transaction. For more information on this embroidery/screen printing/ advertising promotional business, please contact Stocker Travis below.

Property information

Real Estate:

Lease

Premises details:

Business operates in a 1,500 square foot leasehold space in a high end retail shopping center in north Dallas at a base rental of $2,250/month plus additional rent (landlord operating expense pass throughs) of $988.75/month for a total monthly gross rent of $3,238.75.. Current lease term expires 1/31/2014.

Other information

Expansion potential:

Excellent market outlook.

Support & training:

Seller will provide 2 weeks on-site training after purchase, assist in securing retention of employees and transfer of supplier relationships, provide on-call telephone assistance after completion of training and sign a no competition agreement.

Reasons for selling:

Retirement

Owner financing:

Owner financing is available. Please contact the seller for more information.

Financing available:

Seller financing available at competitive interest rate and reasonable term to qualified applicant with sufficient credit & cash injection.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

$100,000 (included in the asking price)

Inventory / Stock value:

$5,000 (included in the asking price)