Established Independent Paint and Contractor Supply Store
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Paint & Supply Business with Strong Local Customer Demand
Premier, independent paint and contractor supply store located in Arizona. Serving the region for approximately 14 years, the business has established itself as a trusted partner for professional painting contractors, offering high-quality coatings, supplies, and specialized equipment repair services. The business operates with a highly capable, experienced, and tenured team of three full-time employees who manage day-to-day operations, including customer service, inventory, ordering, and custom color matching. This strong operational foundation allows the current owner to work only about 15 hours per week, focusing primarily on high-level oversight, vendor relationships, and strategic decisions. With a customer base that is 90-95% contractor-driven, it is positioned for continued growth. A new owner can capitalize on several expansion opportunities, such as proactive contractor outreach, expanding into adjacent product lines like automotive coatings, and leveraging targeted marketing to capture additional market share in a steady, construction-driven local economy.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 14
- Employees
- 1 Full-time
2 Managers - Facilities & Assets
- Founded approximately 14 years ago by Chris, who brought 20 years of studio production and coatings experience to the venture, River Paint and Supply has grown into a staple for local contractors. Originally started with the intention of family succession, the business is now offered for sale as those plans did not materialize. The store operates out of a single location in Lake Havasu City, AZ, and is completely independent of any franchise system. Day-to-day operations are highly systematized, with a dedicated team handling retail sales, custom color matching, tinting, inventory management, and local deliveries. The business is renowned for its relationship-driven customer service philosophy, focusing on keeping contractors working and solving problems efficiently.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- River Paint & Supply provides professional paint, coatings, and contractor supplies supported by hands-on customer service and product expertise. The business assists customers with custom color matching, paint tinting, product selection, and contractor-focused supply needs, while also providing local delivery support and painting equipment service or repair to help customers minimize jobsite downtime.
- Opportunities for Growth
- A new owner could build on the company's established contractor relationships by implementing a more consistent and proactive marketing strategy, with particular emphasis on new contractor acquisition, re-engaging inactive accounts, and additional advertising. Key growth opportunities include implementing a proactive contractor acquisition strategy, attending local trade and home shows, actively networking with the Chamber of Commerce, and re-engaging inactive contractor accounts. Additionally, a new owner could explore expanding into adjacent product categories such as automotive or restoration coatings, or evaluating a more visible, high-traffic location to capture more retail and contractor foot traffic.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
Listing Info
- ID
- 2548997
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