Profitable Specialty Retail & Service Business – Wake County
Business Description
HIGH-GROWTH SPECIALTY RETAIL & TECHNICAL SERVICE BUSINESS
Location: Wake County / Greater Triangle Region, NC
Asking Price: $349,900
Trailing 12-Month Revenue: $406,439 (+23% YoY Expansion)
TTM Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $125,500
Tangible Asset Backing: $218,412 (Included in Asking Price)
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS
Established over two decades ago, this highly profitable specialty retail and technical service business represents a premier turnkey acquisition opportunity in the thriving Triangle market with a loyal and growing customer base. Operating with an exceptional regional reputation, the business combines high-margin technical repair services, consumer retail goods, custom longarm quilting, and authorized distribution of commercial-grade machinery.
The business is currently experiencing rapid revenue acceleration, with Trailing 12-Month (TTM) revenue reaching +23% year-over-year growth trajectory. Growth is driven by aggressive expansion into high-ticket items alongside steady, recession-resilient demand for specialized technical maintenance, as well as exponential industry growth.
EXCEPTIONAL TANGIBLE ASSET PROTECTION
Priced strategically at $349,900, over 62% of the asking price is backed by physical, hard assets, providing an incoming buyer or lender with an remarkably safe risk profile:
Inventory at Cost (~$181,465): Pristine, high-turnover inventory consisting of premium specialty fabrics, threads, notions, and machinery ($391,000+ total retail value).
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (~$36,947): Commercial-grade floor display frames, digital production modules, multi-line sewing fixtures, point-of-sale systems, and specialized technical repair tooling.
FOUR DIVERSIFIED REVENUE STREAMS
Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar retail, this operation generates income through four distinct, high-margin pillars:
High-Ticket Equipment Sales: Factory-authorized distribution of premium sewing and automated longarm quilting platforms (up to $28k per unit).
Specialty Retail & E-Commerce: High-margin consumer goods, premium textiles, accessories, and a growing national digital sales presence.
Technical Service & Repair: Specialized maintenance and overhaul services performed by certified technicians, delivering high profit margins and exceptional customer retention.
Custom Longarm Finishing: Precision computerized finishing services for custom regional clientele.
EFFICIENT OPERATIONS & TURNKEY HANDOVER
The business operates out of a highly efficient, 1,650 SF leased commercial space in a prime Wake County corridor with high foot traffic, maintaining low overhead costs.
Currently managed by a 2 person team, the advertised $125,500 TTM cash flow reflects the total economic benefit available to an incoming working couple, family, or entrepreneurial partnership. The current owners will provide 2 to 4 weeks of full operational and technical training to ensure a seamless transition of key vendor relationships, dealership authorizations, and customer goodwill.
EXPANSION POTENTIAL
Significant upside remains for a new owner through expanding e-commerce marketing, scaling high-ticket machinery distribution across central North Carolina, introducing recurring subscription programs, full utilization on social media and LIVE selling, and expanding technical service capacity.
CONFIDENTIALITY & VISITATION NOTICE
Please do not contact or visit the business location directly, nor speak with staff, customers, or vendor representatives regarding this offering. All inquiries, requests for information, site visits, and communications must be directed exclusively through the secure platform messaging system and will require an executed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and buyer pre-qualification.
Location: Wake County / Greater Triangle Region, NC
Asking Price: $349,900
Trailing 12-Month Revenue: $406,439 (+23% YoY Expansion)
TTM Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $125,500
Tangible Asset Backing: $218,412 (Included in Asking Price)
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS
Established over two decades ago, this highly profitable specialty retail and technical service business represents a premier turnkey acquisition opportunity in the thriving Triangle market with a loyal and growing customer base. Operating with an exceptional regional reputation, the business combines high-margin technical repair services, consumer retail goods, custom longarm quilting, and authorized distribution of commercial-grade machinery.
The business is currently experiencing rapid revenue acceleration, with Trailing 12-Month (TTM) revenue reaching +23% year-over-year growth trajectory. Growth is driven by aggressive expansion into high-ticket items alongside steady, recession-resilient demand for specialized technical maintenance, as well as exponential industry growth.
EXCEPTIONAL TANGIBLE ASSET PROTECTION
Priced strategically at $349,900, over 62% of the asking price is backed by physical, hard assets, providing an incoming buyer or lender with an remarkably safe risk profile:
Inventory at Cost (~$181,465): Pristine, high-turnover inventory consisting of premium specialty fabrics, threads, notions, and machinery ($391,000+ total retail value).
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (~$36,947): Commercial-grade floor display frames, digital production modules, multi-line sewing fixtures, point-of-sale systems, and specialized technical repair tooling.
FOUR DIVERSIFIED REVENUE STREAMS
Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar retail, this operation generates income through four distinct, high-margin pillars:
High-Ticket Equipment Sales: Factory-authorized distribution of premium sewing and automated longarm quilting platforms (up to $28k per unit).
Specialty Retail & E-Commerce: High-margin consumer goods, premium textiles, accessories, and a growing national digital sales presence.
Technical Service & Repair: Specialized maintenance and overhaul services performed by certified technicians, delivering high profit margins and exceptional customer retention.
Custom Longarm Finishing: Precision computerized finishing services for custom regional clientele.
EFFICIENT OPERATIONS & TURNKEY HANDOVER
The business operates out of a highly efficient, 1,650 SF leased commercial space in a prime Wake County corridor with high foot traffic, maintaining low overhead costs.
Currently managed by a 2 person team, the advertised $125,500 TTM cash flow reflects the total economic benefit available to an incoming working couple, family, or entrepreneurial partnership. The current owners will provide 2 to 4 weeks of full operational and technical training to ensure a seamless transition of key vendor relationships, dealership authorizations, and customer goodwill.
EXPANSION POTENTIAL
Significant upside remains for a new owner through expanding e-commerce marketing, scaling high-ticket machinery distribution across central North Carolina, introducing recurring subscription programs, full utilization on social media and LIVE selling, and expanding technical service capacity.
CONFIDENTIALITY & VISITATION NOTICE
Please do not contact or visit the business location directly, nor speak with staff, customers, or vendor representatives regarding this offering. All inquiries, requests for information, site visits, and communications must be directed exclusively through the secure platform messaging system and will require an executed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and buyer pre-qualification.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 24
- Facilities & Assets
- The business operates from a clean, well-maintained 1,650 SF retail and service facility located in a prime, high-visibility, and high-traffic commercial corridor within Wake County with vast parking. The current low monthly rent provides an exceptionally efficient overhead structure.
The advertised asking price includes over $218,000 in physical tangible asset backing:
Inventory at Cost: Over $180,000 in pristine, current inventory ($391,000+ retail value), consisting of premium specialty fabrics, threads, high-demand notions, and top-tier sewing/embroidery/longarm quilting machine inventory.
FF&E: $36,900+ in commercial-grade fixtures and digital equipment, including multiple active floor/demo machine setups, digital production modules, multi-line sewing fixtures, point-of-sale hardware, and specialized technical repair tools and equipment.
The facility is fully turnkey with established customer service areas, dedicated technical repair workspace, and longarm machine setup zones. - Market Outlook / Competition
- Operating for over two decades in the rapidly growing Wake County / Triangle area, the business enjoys an exceptionally loyal, recurring client base and an unmatched regional reputation. Some key market advantages include:
High Barrier-to-Entry Technical Niche: The combination of specialized technical repair services, authorized machinery distribution, and physical retail creates a wide competitive moat against pure online sellers.
Diverse Multi-Stream Revenue: Income is driven by four distinct revenue pillars: high-ticket machinery sales ($12k–$28k units), premium retail goods/supplies, specialized machine service/repair, and custom longarm finishing.
Award-Winning Local Reputation: Repeatedly recognized by local publications as the premier provider in its category, resulting in strong word-of-mouth customer acquisition and near zero marketing spend required. - Opportunities for Growth
- The business is experiencing significant expansion, with TTM revenue reaching $406,439 (+23% YoY), driven by aggressive acceleration in high-ticket item sales. An incoming owner can easily scale operations further by leveraging established assets:
E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Expansion: The business possesses an established e-commerce foundation and digital catalog. Expanding targeted digital advertising and social video content will drive national machine and supply sales.
Expanded High-Ticket Distribution: High-ticket machinery sales ($12,000–$28,000 per unit) represent a massive growth channel across central North Carolina.
Subscription & Recurring Revenue Programs: Opportunity to introduce monthly subscription kits, specialized membership programs, or expanded technical workshop schedules.
Commercial Service Capacity: High local demand for machine repair and longarm finishing services provides immediate room to add service throughput or additional technician staff.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,650
- Rent
- $2,440 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 9/30/2027
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- To ensure a smooth, seamless ownership transition and complete goodwill retention, the seller will provide 2 to 4 weeks of hands-on operational and administrative training (included in the purchase price). Training will cover all primary business operations:
Vendor & Distributorship Relationships: Smooth handover or guidance of key factory-authorized machine dealerships and direct wholesale vendor accounts.
Retail & Inventory Management: Full orientation on point-of-sale systems, specialized e-commerce operations, and inventory restocking protocols.
Services & Machine Operations: Overview of machine workflows, customer intake processes, and technical maintenance procedures.
Extended consulting or technical support beyond the initial transition period can be made available under mutually agreed-upon terms.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2525468
- Listing Views
- 8
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