List Price $2,300,000

First time on the market, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a business with direct supplier relationships. The business is ready for new owners to take the business to the next level!

This thriving outdoorsman's wholesaler/retailer has outstanding vendor relationships and customer loyalty. Founded in 1978 as a tire and auto repair store, core business has shifted over time to focus on hunting, fishing, and sporting goods. The channel to market mix is about 50% wholesale, 50% retail. This is a turnkey operation

Wholesale Operation:
The seller has long-standing wholesale relationships with national manufacturers such that today are only available to large accounts. The business sells in bulk to smaller retailers throughout the region who are able to take advantage of price discounts that allow them to compete with big box stores. Not to be underestimated, this business ranks 2nd in the US for sales of one of its product lines.

Retail Operation:
Volume discounts allow the retail store to sell products below competitor's prices, relying mainly on word of mouth advertising. The business' competitive advantage is price. The owners choose not to advertise in print or other media outlets to keep retail prices at or below MAP*. Product lines are well-known brands with high customer demand.

The Sellers are making no guarantees that any manufacturer will continue to do business with the buyers or new owners of the business ("Buyers"). The Sellers agree, upon the Buyer's request, to informally facilitate agreements with the current manufacturers on the Buyer's behalf ("Facilitation"). The amount and type, amount ant the time period of any such facilitation will be at the sole discretion of the Sellers.

The Buyers agree that as a condition of any sale of the Business, the Buyers will cause the manufacture and any other supplier, distributor, or seller of services or products to the business will be required to remove the Sellers and its principals as guarantors on all contracts of any Kind.

The Buyer agrees to pay for and complete any necessary background checks necessary to transfer any licenses needed to run the business and return them to the Agent.**

Real Estate:
The main location for operations is a 13,264 sf retail store along the main corridor, conveniently located near a highway intersection. Additional real estate includes a nearby cold storage warehouse that is partially rented out, and an adjacent house, also rented out, that the business uses as a location to push snow piles in the winter. The related real estate is included in the sale.

Staff:
There are four full-time employees. Benefits include two weeks of paid vacation and a matching 401k plan.

*MAP is manufacturer's advertised pricing policy.

**Serious buyer candidates only. Interested parties will be required to sign an NDA, undergo a background check at their expense, present proof of funds, and qualify for an FFL in their name.

Buyer to verify all information.

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