Profitable Beauty Supply Retailer Near $400K SDE — Absentee-Owned, Chattanooga, TN

A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, large-format beauty supply store in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The business is fully staffed and currently operates under a completely absentee-ownership model, with experienced employees managing the day-to-day operations.

Purchase Price

Business / Goodwill: $1,040,000
Inventory at Cost: Approximately $1,300,000
Total Asking Price: $2,340,000

Buyer Qualification: Prospective buyers must provide a minimum of $700,000 in verifiable proof of funds or a financing/pre-approval letter demonstrating the ability to complete a transaction of approximately $2.3 million or greater.

Three-Year Financial Highlights | 2023–2025

Current Absentee-Owner Model

Average Annual Gross Revenue: $3,053,836
Average Annual SDE: $385,075

Illustrative Owner-Operator / Family-Operated Model

Assuming an owner or family member replaces certain management functions, including applicable general manager compensation and benefits ($154,900):

Average Annual Gross Revenue: $3,053,836
Average Adjusted Owner-Operator SDE: $539,975

Business Overview

The store serves a strong Tennessee market and offers an extensive selection of beauty and personal-care products, including:

Hair-care products
Wigs and hair extensions
Cosmetics and accessories
Professional beauty supplies
General beauty and personal-care merchandise

The acquisition includes approximately $1.3 million of inventory at cost, along with fixtures and equipment, established vendor relationships, trained employees, and an existing customer base.

Key Investment Highlights

Completely absentee-owned operation
Fully staffed with experienced employees
More than $3 million in average annual revenue
Approximately $1.3 million in inventory at cost
Approximately $385,000 average annual absentee-owner SDE
Potential for approximately $540,000 in adjusted owner-operator SDE
Established vendor relationships and customer base
Turnkey operating infrastructure
Seller willing to provide reasonable transition assistance
Opportunity for an owner-operator to increase cash flow by assuming certain management responsibilities

This opportunity may be particularly attractive to an investor, experienced beauty supply operator, family-owned retail business, or regional beauty supply group seeking an established operation with significant revenue, inventory, and existing infrastructure.

Confidentiality & Buyer Qualification

The business name, detailed financial records, and exact location will be disclosed only after execution of a confidentiality agreement and verification of the prospective buyer’s financial capability.

A minimum of $700,000 in verifiable proof of funds or sufficient financing/pre-approval documentation will be required before confidential information is released.