Services - Other Personal Services | Retail - Miscellaneous Retail

$Seller Financing Available

Asking Price	$119,900	Inventory	$2,000*
Gross Income	$196,523	Real Estate
Cash Flow	$35,000	Year Established	2004
FF&E	$60,000*	Employees	1

* included in the asking price

** not included in the asking price

This is the largest successful packaging and shipping business center franchise. They continue to expand and grow every year. There are more than 5,000 independently owned locations around the world. This is an excellent business opportunity for a family. In fact, most stores are run by husband and wife teams or other family members. This store is also run by the traditional family approach. The husband and son focus on the day to day operations and the wife helps out when needed. Any buyer looking to purchase this business will need to hire employees, as existing employees will not be staying on. Contributing to this business's appeal are shorter hours than most retail stores, fast learning curve, and increasing sales and profitability. This store is now in the breakeven stage. So any buyer that has a desire to align themselves with one of the best franchises, this is indeed an opportunity that should be looked at.

Facilities: Business is housed in approximately 1560 sq.ft. Store is located in a very well kept strip mall center with other thriving businesses. The business is located off very well traveled roads that seem to have many patrons coming in from surrounding areas. Lease is set to expire in a few months, but a five year option is still available on the lease. Some of the store assets include mailboxes, camera, photocopy, and computer equipment, packaging and shipping supplies, and misc. standard office furniture. No upgrades are necessary to meet franchisor standards

Competition: There were two competitors in the area, a local postal office and another franchise concept. The franchise concept has closed just this year and this business is already seeing an increase in business from the closure.

Growth/Expansion: Since opening in 2004, gross sales have increased yearly with minimal marketing. A buyer looking to purchase this business would be advised to market it more extensively, as this is what the business model requires for growth. Marketing can include: direct mail, usual advertising venues, and participation in local business groups and community events.

Seller Financing Available: Yes

Financing: 50% at 8% for 36 months

Support/Training: The franchisor requires that a new buyer attend a three phase training course. With franchisor and owner training, a buyer is sure to feel adequately equipped to run the business successfully. There is a franchise transfer fee that is due the franchisor upon the sale of the business. This fee is negotiable between buyer and seller depending on the terms of the sale.

Reason Selling: Relocating out of state