Own a Thriving Local Community Book Store

Asking Price$98,000

Cash Flow

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue$95,000

Inventory$65,000
Not included in asking price
FF&E$5,200
Included in asking price
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Own a Thriving Local Community Book Store


Asking Price$98,000

Cash Flow

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue$95,000

Inventory$65,000
Not included in asking price
FF&E$5,200
Included in asking price

Seller Financing Available
Business Description
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to own a well-established Book Store in Southern Arizona? Look no further! This thriving bookstore, established over 5 years ago in April 2021, is now available for sale. Step into a business that was meticulously designed and built from the ground up, showcasing a vast inventory of used books along with puzzles, gifts, and more. The store has seen substantial growth since opening, continually expanding its shelves and sections to cater to various interests including children's books, travel, nonfiction, and audiobooks. With popular programs like book and puzzle rentals in place, as well as a loyal customer base that drives inventory selection, this bookstore has all the makings of a successful venture. The potential for growth is significant with the opportunity to tap into the online market by launching a dedicated website, making the entire catalog searchable online, and enabling online orders. Leveraging social media marketing and online marketplaces can further expand the reach of the business to attract a wider audience. All inventory is already barcoded and cataloged, making this transition seamless for the new owner. Expanding store hours to accommodate early morning foot traffic and opening on Sundays and Mondays can bring in more customers. Additionally, enhancing social events such as book clubs and author signings can further engage the community and drive foot traffic to the store. The local demographics, with a strong presence of a well-educated senior population, provide a solid customer base that values books and physical media. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to take over a beloved bookstore with a loyal clientele and abundant potential for growth. Explore this business for sale in Southern Arizona at tworld com and envision yourself as the proud owner. The possibilities are endless, and the time to seize this opportunity is now!
About the Business
Years in Operation
5
Facilities & Assets
1250 square foot end unit directly on a busy road with excellent road visibility and two walls of windows. The roof, HVAC, and parking lot have all been replaced during the last 6 years the business has operated in this location.

Exceptionally clean, organized, and well maintained interior with inventory carefully screened for condition. Books are shelved neatly and organized, as well as cataloged and barcoded. The store includes extensive shelving, custom sales counter, reading and community area, computers and POS equipment, and much more. Barcode printers/scanners, card-processing equipment, office equipment, and FF&E included in sales price. Bright and strong interior visibility from the two walls of windows, and great road visibility as well.
Market Outlook / Competition
There is only one other independent bookstore in the area, and a Friends of the Library bookstore. The store differentiates itself from those other options with its size and quality of inventory, as well as customer store-credit program, book and puzzle rentals, organization and customer service.
Opportunities for Growth
The store has primarily functioned as a brick-and-mortar store, so there is a significant opportunity for the new owner to expand into the online market via a dedicated website and making the catalog searchable online to allow online orders.

Expanding social media marketing will assist with selling select inventory through online marketplaces. This transition will be simple due to the fact that all the inventory is already barcoded and cataloged.

Another way to grow would be to expand the store hours from 9 am to 3 pm, to allow more customers to enter the store that can't during the 9 am to 3 pm hours. There is also early morning foot traffic from nearby businesses, so opening earlier could bring in more customers as well. Opening the store on Sundays and Mondays.

A new owner could also expand on the social events that take place in the store, there is currently a popular book club but that is only one event, a motivated owner could add more events, clubs, and author signings.
Real Estate
Owned or Leased
Leased
Building Sq. Ft.
1,250
Rent
$1,476 per month
About the Sale
Seller Motivation
Retirement
Transition Support
3 Weeks
Listing Info
ID
2554688
Listing Views
29

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