Established Glass Art & Jewelry Studio in Historic Berlin, MD
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For over 6 years, this premier glass art and jewelry studio has been a cornerstone of the historic Berlin, MD arts scene. Located on a high-traffic corner of Main Street, the retail showroom enjoys incredible visibility during Berlin's famous monthly festivals and tourist seasons. This is a rare, turnkey opportunity to acquire a beloved brand with a proven production system, a loyal regional following, and a massive foothold in the travel and leisure wholesale market.
Key Assets & Growth Drivers:
* Valuable Intellectual Property: Includes the federally registered 'Beach Memories' trademark and proprietary, scalable 'zero-waste' production processes.
* Recurring Wholesale Revenue: Strong, ongoing contract with Margaritaville at Sea provides consistent income and significant expansion potential within the cruise line and beyond.
Transition & Terms: Seller will satisfy all existing business liabilities and debts at closing, ensuring the buyer receives the business assets free and clear. The asking price is set at $400,000. The buyer will be responsible for the ongoing monthly studio lease AND the remaining payments for the WAZER waterjet cutting system.
Reason for Selling: The founder/owner is experiencing health issues and needs to step away from daily operations.
Key Assets & Growth Drivers:
* Valuable Intellectual Property: Includes the federally registered 'Beach Memories' trademark and proprietary, scalable 'zero-waste' production processes.
* Recurring Wholesale Revenue: Strong, ongoing contract with Margaritaville at Sea provides consistent income and significant expansion potential within the cruise line and beyond.
Transition & Terms: Seller will satisfy all existing business liabilities and debts at closing, ensuring the buyer receives the business assets free and clear. The asking price is set at $400,000. The buyer will be responsible for the ongoing monthly studio lease AND the remaining payments for the WAZER waterjet cutting system.
Reason for Selling: The founder/owner is experiencing health issues and needs to step away from daily operations.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 14
- Employees
- 6 (1 Full-time, 5 Part-time)
Salisbury University is a great source for Interns as part time employees - Facilities & Assets
- This fully equipped studio features a spacious retail showroom with all custom displays and a high-end production area. The sale includes a comprehensive inventory of professional glassworking equipment: a Wazer Water Jet Cutter, Rayzist Sandblasting System, Covington 18" Lapidary Grinder, and 8 specialized kilns (including Jen Ken Production, Clamshell, and Olympic). It also includes a complete metal workshop for creating custom steel supports for glass art.
- Website
- https://beachmemories.com
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Perfectly situated on Main Street in the heart of historic Berlin, MD, this turnkey business benefits from a high-traffic location with an ideal demographic. The town’s frequent festivals and strong tourism draw consistent crowds, minimizing the need for independent advertising. While the local art scene is vibrant, this studio holds a unique market position as the only provider of its specific style of glass art and jewelry.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Well-established with growth via e-commerce & wholesale. Classes/workshops possible. Financial Note: $400k valuation from tangible assets & market position. Includes $140k liquid assets ($90k FF&E, $50k inventory). 2024 paper loss due to investments/overhead, but $434,650 Gross Revenue shows high demand. 'Beach Memories' Trademark & Margaritaville at Sea account offer unique advantage. Asset-rich with proven revenue for owner-operator.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 7,000
- Rent
- $5,200.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 7/3/2028
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The owner is selling to focus on health and a planned retirement.
- Transition Support
- The seller is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and will provide comprehensive training. This includes detailed instruction on our 'zero-waste' production process and the operation of the WAZER waterjet system.
Training will also cover the Margaritaville at Sea wholesale workflow and an introduction to our established vendor relationships, giving you a head start.
Our current staff, comprised of skilled artisans and university interns, are well-versed in all processes and are available to assist during the transition period.
While prior experience in glass art is beneficial, it is not essential. Our well-documented processes and comprehensive training make this business accessible to any motivated entrepreneur with a creative flair or a strong management background. - Financing Options
- None
Listing Info
- ID
- 2490366
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