Established 25-Year Marine & Freshwater Aquarium Store
Business Description
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, community staple aquarium retail storefront. Established in 1999, this business has built a quarter-century of brand equity and maintains a stellar 4.8 star reputation. The sale is structured as a clean asset transfer, including approximately $32,000 in furniture, fixtures, and equipment, along with approximately $23,850 in current salable inventory.
The 1,471 square foot facility is a fully operational, active business. It features a dedicated wet room with a commercial scale RO/DI production suite, newly plumbed acrylic marine stacks with independent filtration for biosecurity, and a centerpiece 8-foot custom acrylic infinity frag tank. While key systems have been recently renovated and are in excellent working order, other sections of the retail floor are ready for a fresh update. The asking price has been strategically set to reflect this, allowing a new owner to put their own stamp on a proven location.
One of the most significant assets is the highly favorable lease, currently $3,473 per month, in a prime location on a major 6-lane thoroughfare with high visibility near PBI Airport and Palm Beach Island. The store is currently run on a lean schedule and is closed on Sundays and Mondays. A new owner can immediately capture additional revenue by expanding to a standard 7-day retail week and utilizing the included 450-subscriber mailing list.
The current owner is a scientist pivoting to focus exclusively on an off-site maintenance firm, ensuring a smooth and non-competitive transition. Two weeks of transitional training are included. This is a turnkey foundation with established roots, ready for new energy to lead its next phase of growth.
The 1,471 square foot facility is a fully operational, active business. It features a dedicated wet room with a commercial scale RO/DI production suite, newly plumbed acrylic marine stacks with independent filtration for biosecurity, and a centerpiece 8-foot custom acrylic infinity frag tank. While key systems have been recently renovated and are in excellent working order, other sections of the retail floor are ready for a fresh update. The asking price has been strategically set to reflect this, allowing a new owner to put their own stamp on a proven location.
One of the most significant assets is the highly favorable lease, currently $3,473 per month, in a prime location on a major 6-lane thoroughfare with high visibility near PBI Airport and Palm Beach Island. The store is currently run on a lean schedule and is closed on Sundays and Mondays. A new owner can immediately capture additional revenue by expanding to a standard 7-day retail week and utilizing the included 450-subscriber mailing list.
The current owner is a scientist pivoting to focus exclusively on an off-site maintenance firm, ensuring a smooth and non-competitive transition. Two weeks of transitional training are included. This is a turnkey foundation with established roots, ready for new energy to lead its next phase of growth.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 27
- Employees
- 1 Part-time
Lean, easily managed retail operation. Hours of operation can be expanded. - Facilities & Assets
- 1,471 sq. ft. commercial retail space with a highly favorable lease ($3,473/mo). This location has been a staple of the local aquarium community for over 25 years. Turnkey infrastructure includes a dedicated commercial RO/DI production wet room, newly plumbed acrylic marine stacks with independent filtration for biosecurity, a 135-gallon Red Sea MAX S-500 display, and a centerpiece 8-foot custom acrylic infinity frag tank. Sale includes approximately $32,000 in FF&E and $23,850 in current salable inventory (dry goods and livestock).
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Established 25-year history in the local community under the same name, backed by a 4.8-star Google rating and a loyal customer base. The facility is strategically positioned on a high-traffic, 6-lane thoroughfare near PBI airport, providing a massive reach that extends from the mainland to Palm Beach Island. This location offers the rare combination of high-visibility, island-wealth proximity, and reasonable commercial rent (currently $3,473/mo).
With a consolidated local market and a quarter-century of brand equity, the store serves as a stable destination for the region's aquarium hobbyists. The footprint and lease provide a solid foundation for a new owner to maintain current operations or pivot to a new specialized retail model. - Opportunities for Growth
- Significant "low-hanging fruit" for immediate revenue growth. The store is currently closed on Sundays and Mondays; expanding to a standard 7-day retail schedule would immediately capture substantial weekend hobbyist traffic. Additionally, the sale includes an underutilized 450-subscriber email list and an established Facebook page, providing a ready-made digital marketing foundation for a new owner to drive high-margin promotions. Further growth vectors include completing current aesthetic renovations and scaling the high-demand freshwater nano and shrimp sections.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,471
- Rent
- $3,473.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is a scientist restructuring to focus on an off-site maintenance firm.
- Transition Support
- Owner is committed to a smooth transition. Sale includes up to 20 hours of scheduled, hands-on training over a two-week period. This focused transition covers life support system maintenance, daily livestock husbandry protocols, point-of-sale operations, and full disclosure of our established network of wholesale vendors.
- Financing Options
- No seller financing available. Transaction will be structured as an Asset Sale.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2497917
- Listing Views
- 11
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