Profitable Established Tailoring & Alterations Business
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An established tailoring and alterations business in Livonia, Michigan is available for acquisition. Founded in 2022 by a tailor with over 35 years of professional experience, the business quickly built a loyal returning customer base — combining clients from the owner's 35+ years at a local dry cleaner and customers familiar with the location's previous 12-year tailoring shop. 2026 is on track to be the strongest year yet.
SERVICES & REVENUE DRIVERS: Specializes in everyday alterations, bridal fittings, prom, homecoming, and formal event alterations. Special occasion work creates predictable seasonal peaks complementing steady year-round demand for hemming, zipper repair, suit fitting, and garment repairs.
PRIME LOCATION & FACILITIES: 493 sq ft first-floor suite directly across from Laurel Park Mall with shared parking. Professionally designed client area features a private carpeted changing room, trifold floor-to-ceiling fitting mirror with marble tailor's podium, and upholstered client seating — a bridal-quality fitting experience rarely found in an alterations shop. True gross lease through November 2028: $708/month through Nov 2026, $729 through Nov 2027, $750 through Nov 2028. No CAM charges, no tax escalations.
REPUTATION & ONLINE PRESENCE: 4.9 stars on Google (28 reviews) · 4.5 stars on Yelp · 1,030+ Google profile views/month — 100% organic, zero paid advertising. All digital assets transfer to buyer at closing.
EQUIPMENT & TRAINING: Professional-grade Juki sewing machines, serger, blind stitch machine, and all tailoring tools included (FMV $3,500–$4,900). Comprehensive operational transition covering customer intake, garment tracking, pricing, scheduling, supplier contacts, and equipment orientation.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITY: Untapped upside through social media presence, dry cleaner partnerships, corporate uniform accounts, and extended hours. Current success built entirely through reputation and word-of-mouth — zero marketing spend.
IDEAL BUYER: An experienced tailor ready to own their work. Prior alterations experience required; sewing skills not trained. Zero non-owner employees required — ideal for a solo operator. Seller financing available if necessary.
Serious inquiries only. NDA required prior to sharing financials, business name, and exact location.
SERVICES & REVENUE DRIVERS: Specializes in everyday alterations, bridal fittings, prom, homecoming, and formal event alterations. Special occasion work creates predictable seasonal peaks complementing steady year-round demand for hemming, zipper repair, suit fitting, and garment repairs.
PRIME LOCATION & FACILITIES: 493 sq ft first-floor suite directly across from Laurel Park Mall with shared parking. Professionally designed client area features a private carpeted changing room, trifold floor-to-ceiling fitting mirror with marble tailor's podium, and upholstered client seating — a bridal-quality fitting experience rarely found in an alterations shop. True gross lease through November 2028: $708/month through Nov 2026, $729 through Nov 2027, $750 through Nov 2028. No CAM charges, no tax escalations.
REPUTATION & ONLINE PRESENCE: 4.9 stars on Google (28 reviews) · 4.5 stars on Yelp · 1,030+ Google profile views/month — 100% organic, zero paid advertising. All digital assets transfer to buyer at closing.
EQUIPMENT & TRAINING: Professional-grade Juki sewing machines, serger, blind stitch machine, and all tailoring tools included (FMV $3,500–$4,900). Comprehensive operational transition covering customer intake, garment tracking, pricing, scheduling, supplier contacts, and equipment orientation.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITY: Untapped upside through social media presence, dry cleaner partnerships, corporate uniform accounts, and extended hours. Current success built entirely through reputation and word-of-mouth — zero marketing spend.
IDEAL BUYER: An experienced tailor ready to own their work. Prior alterations experience required; sewing skills not trained. Zero non-owner employees required — ideal for a solo operator. Seller financing available if necessary.
Serious inquiries only. NDA required prior to sharing financials, business name, and exact location.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 4
- Facilities & Assets
- Fully equipped 493 sq ft alterations and tailoring suite on the first floor of an established commercial complex in Livonia, MI — located directly across from Laurel Park Mall with shared parking, giving the shop proximity to mall foot traffic and the visibility of a major retail corridor at a fraction of mall retail rent. Included in the sale: professional-grade Juki sewing machines, serger, blind stitch machine, steam iron, and all tailoring tools necessary for a full-service alterations operation. Shop is turnkey and operational from day one — no additional equipment purchases required.
True gross lease through November 2028. Monthly rent (base + electricity): $708/month through November 2026, $729/month December 2026 – November 2027, $750/month December 2027 – November 2028. No CAM charges, no tax escalations. - Market Outlook / Competition
- Tailoring and alterations services remain in consistent, recession-resistant demand. The Livonia, MI market is a stable suburban community with a loyal customer base that values quality craftsmanship. The business operates in a well-trafficked commercial complex with minimal direct competition nearby.
This business opened in 2022 with a rare advantage: trust from two directions. The owner provided alterations at a local dry cleaner since 1989, building a loyal following over 30+ years. The location previously housed a tailoring shop that served the community for 12 years — when this shop opened, customers from both naturally followed.
A key revenue driver is special occasion alterations — prom, homecoming, weddings, and formal events — creating seasonal peaks on top of steady everyday business.
Customers return regularly for hemming, zipper repair, suit fitting, and general repairs — services that cannot be replicated by retail or online alternatives. - Opportunities for Growth
- A new owner with marketing initiative could meaningfully grow the business beyond its current word-of-mouth model. Untapped opportunities include: active social media presence, partnerships with local dry cleaners for referrals, corporate uniform accounts, and extended hours. The current owner has grown the business entirely through reputation and repeat clients — the foundation is strong and the ceiling is high for a buyer willing to promote actively.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 493
- Rent
- $708 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 11/30/2028
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner retiring after 35+ years in the trade.
- Transition Support
- The current owner will provide a structured transition period to ensure continuity for the shop's loyal clientele. Training covers all aspects of daily operations including customer intake, garment tracking, pricing, and supplier contacts. The owner will also orient the new owner on the specific sewing machines in the shop — their settings, quirks, and optimal use for alterations work. Sewing and tailoring skills themselves are not included in training; the right buyer will already be a practiced, experienced tailor. The owner has 35+ years of professional tailoring experience and is committed to a smooth handoff for the right buyer.
- Financing Options
- Buyer to secure own financing. Seller financing considered if necessary.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2530325
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