Established DIY Craft Studio franchise with exclusive waterfront ties
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Perfect opportunity to be your own boss of a cute retail and fun crafting studio with national franchise backing in affluent community just a few steps from the heavy foot traffic waterfront area of Gig Harbor, WA. Popular projects our clients love include chunky finger knit blankets, painted custom wood projects, whipped soap & sugar scrub, candles, hat burning and decorating, canvas pillows, jewelry stamping, watercolor painting,Turkish mosaic lamps and more! Established business since 2017 with strong customer base, social media presence and mailing list, well-attended summer camps and support of large community events year-round from the Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance to bring in additional customers. Turn-key ready operation including existing franchise contract, all inventory, tools, supplies, seasonal decor, equipment, fixtures, customer lists, website and franchise training for new owners. Staff is trained and ready to go. Currently owners are planning a move out of state and looking for the next owner of AR Workshop Gig Harbor. Could it be you?
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 9
- Employees
- 3 Part-time
- Franchise
- This business is an established AR Workshop franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- Turn-key operation includes all tools, equipment, shelving, supplies and inventory. Space includes seating for 30 in workshop area at moveable tables with stools, separate bar area, kitchen with commercial fridge, microwave, coffee maker and electrical kettle, full camera remote access security system, bathroom, office area with second sink, washer and dryer, and supply room with saw and sander. Seasonal inventory and decor included. Location offers exclusive membership in the Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance for enhanced community presence and outreach.
- Website
- HTTPS://arworkshop.com/gigharbor
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Loyal customer base, with established summer camps and social media following of over 5,000. Local competitors include Ocean5 for children’s parties, Stitcharoo and Java and Clay for local crafting locations (but both offer crafts that differ from ours), and Local Whimsy for retail (we offer both retail and crafting to seat up to 30 people). Affluent community with strong support of local businesses. Location is one block up from Harborview Drive, the main waterfront of town with high year round foot traffic.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Business could be expanded by offering the location for space share events (trainings, craft shows, showers/parties), and additional classes and hours could increase income. Owner currently works full time as a teacher and isn’t able to open business during non school hours. Gross income has been based on being open Saturday and Sunday, and evenings Wednesday-Friday.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,900
- Rent
- $3,500.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 7/1/2027
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Moving out of area.
- Transition Support
- Four weeks of one-to-one transition training. AR Workshop offers extensive support, and requires training and guidance for all new franchise owners. How-to manuals, monthly and quarterly owners meetings, staff trainings are offered. Strong national branding.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2473338
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