Listing ID: 66599
Business Overview
This company is a wholesale drop shipper for large retail e-commerce companies. They wholesale and drop ship Candy Bouquets & Gifts to businesses and individuals throughout the United States. The company has 39 themed bouquets for any occasion. They design, build and ship their products from their retail location.
Customers can order online from anywhere in the world or visit their charming retail outlet in beautiful northern Idaho.
Financial
- Asking Price: $216,500
- Cash Flow: $94,054
- Gross Revenue: $349,180
- EBITDA: N/A
- FF&E: $4,000
- Inventory: $11,420
- Inventory Included: Yes
- Established: 2006
Detailed Information
- Property Owned or Leased:N/A
- Property Included:N/A
- Building Square Footage:1,200
- Lot Size:N/A
- Total Number of Employees:5
- Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment:N/A
Located in the heart of one of the fastest growing communities in northern Idaho the company leases 1,200 sq. ft. for $1,410 per month. The lease is currently in month to month status.
Will train for 2 weeks @ $0 cost. This amazing company designs, builds and drop ships unique Candy Bouquets throughout the United States. The company has solid processes and procedures in place and has systematized all aspects of the business from the initial design of the recipes through final shipping. Idaho Business License Required.
The owners are selling the business to pursue other opportunities.
There is no other company offering these products and services in the market.
The current owners of the business have identified the following as growth opportunities: Attending Corporate Gift Shows,Promoting the company on a local basis, approaching hotels and motels, Airbnb and traditional B and Bs, along with more wholesale direct to retail accounts.
Additional Info
The business was founded in 2006, making the business 16 years old.
The transaction does include inventory valued at $11,420, which is included in the suggested price.
The company has 5 FT/5 PT employees and is situated in a building with disclosed square footage of 1,200 sq ft.
The real estate is leased by the business for $1,410 per Month
Why is the Current Owner Selling The Business?
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Existing Debts and Future Obligations
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Understanding the Customer Base, Competition and Area Demographics
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