Established Awards/Engraving Business-Serving Birmingham for 50 Years
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ESTABLISHED AWARDS & ENGRAVING BUSINESS - 50 YEARS SERVING BIRMINGHAM
Southern Trophy & Plaque represents a rare opportunity to acquire a legacy business with nearly five decades of proven success in Birmingham's desirable Homewood market. This turnkey operation generates $193,000 in annual revenue with exceptional 39% profit margins ($75,000 cash flow).
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS:
• 50-year established brand with strong local reputation
• No advertising required - growth driven entirely by word-of-mouth and repeat customers
• Recent revenue growth from $160,000 to $193,000 under current ownership
• Lean operation requiring only 35-45 hours per week
• Prime downtown Homewood location with loyal customer base
OPERATIONS:
Standard hours Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm with flexibility for vacations and holidays. Single operator business with part-time seasonal help available. Strong relationships with local schools and organizations provide steady recurring revenue.
EQUIPMENT & ASSETS:
• Modern Epilog FusionEdge 60-watt CO2 Laser (2022, excellent condition)
• Backup Universal Laser system
• Complete computer systems with QuickBooks
• $2,500 inventory value
• $25,000 total FF&E
LEASE TERMS:
Affordable $1,100/month rent in highly desirable 650 sq ft location. Current lease expires 8/1/2027. No CAM charges, utilities limited to electricity and gas.
GROWTH POTENTIAL:
Significant upside opportunities through marketing initiatives, online sales expansion, corporate outreach, or extended operating hours. Current owner achieved immediate revenue increases through enhanced customer service and business development.
OWNER SUPPORT:
Comprehensive one-month training program included. Owner and experienced former manager (50+ years combined industry experience) available for ongoing consultation throughout first year.
FINANCING:
Seller financing available. At current performance levels, investment recovery possible within approximately one year.
Owner selling due to new opportunity in home services industry, not performance decline. This profitable, established business offers immediate cash flow with substantial growth potential for motivated buyer.
Asking Price: $75,000
Southern Trophy & Plaque represents a rare opportunity to acquire a legacy business with nearly five decades of proven success in Birmingham's desirable Homewood market. This turnkey operation generates $193,000 in annual revenue with exceptional 39% profit margins ($75,000 cash flow).
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS:
• 50-year established brand with strong local reputation
• No advertising required - growth driven entirely by word-of-mouth and repeat customers
• Recent revenue growth from $160,000 to $193,000 under current ownership
• Lean operation requiring only 35-45 hours per week
• Prime downtown Homewood location with loyal customer base
OPERATIONS:
Standard hours Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm with flexibility for vacations and holidays. Single operator business with part-time seasonal help available. Strong relationships with local schools and organizations provide steady recurring revenue.
EQUIPMENT & ASSETS:
• Modern Epilog FusionEdge 60-watt CO2 Laser (2022, excellent condition)
• Backup Universal Laser system
• Complete computer systems with QuickBooks
• $2,500 inventory value
• $25,000 total FF&E
LEASE TERMS:
Affordable $1,100/month rent in highly desirable 650 sq ft location. Current lease expires 8/1/2027. No CAM charges, utilities limited to electricity and gas.
GROWTH POTENTIAL:
Significant upside opportunities through marketing initiatives, online sales expansion, corporate outreach, or extended operating hours. Current owner achieved immediate revenue increases through enhanced customer service and business development.
OWNER SUPPORT:
Comprehensive one-month training program included. Owner and experienced former manager (50+ years combined industry experience) available for ongoing consultation throughout first year.
FINANCING:
Seller financing available. At current performance levels, investment recovery possible within approximately one year.
Owner selling due to new opportunity in home services industry, not performance decline. This profitable, established business offers immediate cash flow with substantial growth potential for motivated buyer.
Asking Price: $75,000
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 51
- Employees
- 1 Full-time
The owner is the only full time employee. - Facilities & Assets
- -Epilog FusionEdge 60-watt CO? Laser (purchased 2022 for ~$23,000), Excellent condition, Expected useful life well over 10 years
- Older Universal Laser still operational
- Approximately $2,500 in inventory
- Computers, QuickBooks, furniture, tools, and fixtures included
*This is a fully turnkey operation. - Website
- https://www.southerntrophyshop.com
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Founded in the late 1970s in Homewood, Alabama—one of the most desirable suburbs of Birmingham—Southern Trophy & Plaque has been a trusted name in awards and recognition for nearly five decades. The business does no advertising—growth has been driven entirely by word-of-mouth and repeat customers. This year is already off to a strong start. This is a lean, efficient, owner-operated business with significant upside. A motivated owner could expand through marketing, online sales, corporate outreach, or extended hours.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Since stepping into the business full time, I’ve taken a more proactive approach to customer service, follow-up, and business development. The results were immediate:
Revenue increased from a prior high of ~$160,000 to ~ $190,000 in the first year.
Take-home profit runs approximately 40% of revenue.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 650
- Rent
- $1,100.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 8/1/2027
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- New opportunity in the home services industry—not because of any decline in perf
- Transition Support
- Owner will train for 1 month. Owner and Owner's father (prior manager) will help throughout the first year when needed.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2466184
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- 50
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