Profitable Women's Boutique With Loyal Following and Trained Staff in
Business Description
Turnkey Women's Apparel Retail With 10-Plus Year Operating History
VOYAGE ACQUISITIONS. LISTING REF #HTX01-1097
This is an established women's boutique in the Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota with more than ten years of operating history. The store already has what most retail startups spend years trying to build: a customer base that returns season after season, a staff that runs the floor without daily supervision, and buying and merchandising systems that have been tested through more than a decade of business.
A buyer steps into a working business rather than a concept. Twelve part-time employees handle daily retail operations, and the current owner runs the business on a part-time basis. Ownership here is about buying, marketing, and customer relationships, not about standing behind the register six days a week.
The store's competitive position rests on relationships and consistency rather than price. Established vendor relationships, a refined merchandise mix, and a customer list built over years of personal service are the assets that make this business difficult to replicate.
The sellers recently invested in new technology switching to a Point of Sale System (POS), including new iPad POS checkouts. The switch to the new POS has made operating the business a breeze.
The sellers are committed to a clean transition. They will provide three weeks of hands-on training, not to exceed 30 hours per week, covering buying, inventory management, staff scheduling, local marketing, and customer relationships. Seller financing is available on a portion of the purchase price for qualified buyers.
Everything required to operate transfers at closing: inventory, furniture, fixtures and equipment, leasehold improvements, customer lists, trade name, website, social media accounts, and the lease on a high-visibility retail space.
This is an established women's boutique in the Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota with more than ten years of operating history. The store already has what most retail startups spend years trying to build: a customer base that returns season after season, a staff that runs the floor without daily supervision, and buying and merchandising systems that have been tested through more than a decade of business.
A buyer steps into a working business rather than a concept. Twelve part-time employees handle daily retail operations, and the current owner runs the business on a part-time basis. Ownership here is about buying, marketing, and customer relationships, not about standing behind the register six days a week.
The store's competitive position rests on relationships and consistency rather than price. Established vendor relationships, a refined merchandise mix, and a customer list built over years of personal service are the assets that make this business difficult to replicate.
The sellers recently invested in new technology switching to a Point of Sale System (POS), including new iPad POS checkouts. The switch to the new POS has made operating the business a breeze.
The sellers are committed to a clean transition. They will provide three weeks of hands-on training, not to exceed 30 hours per week, covering buying, inventory management, staff scheduling, local marketing, and customer relationships. Seller financing is available on a portion of the purchase price for qualified buyers.
Everything required to operate transfers at closing: inventory, furniture, fixtures and equipment, leasehold improvements, customer lists, trade name, website, social media accounts, and the lease on a high-visibility retail space.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 13
- Employees
- 10 Part-time
Employees handle daily retail operations; owner involved part-time - Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- The business operates from an approximately 2,900 square foot retail storefront in a high-traffic location. Current lease running through December 31, 2027, with a five-year renewal option available to the buyer.
All inventory and FF&E are included in the asking price. The sale transfers furniture, fixtures and equipment valued at $25,000, inventory valued at $55,021, leasehold improvements valued at $45,000, all customer and client lists, the business trade name, the website and social media accounts, all intellectual property, a non-compete agreement from the sellers, and assignment of the lease. - Market Outlook / Competition
- The store serves a stable suburban trade area from a high-visibility retail location with consistent foot traffic. Its competitive position rests on relationships rather than price. The business has built a following through personal customer service, consistent merchandising, and sustained participation in community events and local charitable activity. That goodwill is difficult for a new entrant to replicate and does not depend on discounting to hold customers.
More than a decade of continuous operation in the same market has produced name recognition that a new store would need years and significant marketing spend to approach. - Opportunities for Growth
- Several growth paths are open to a new owner:
• Expanded digital marketing, including paid social and email campaigns to the existing customer list
• E-commerce and online sales development beyond current levels
• Increased in-store events, trunk shows, and private shopping appointments
• Deeper community event participation to extend the trade area
• Loyalty programs built on the existing customer database
• Extended or adjusted hours to capture demand outside the current schedule
None of these require capital investment beyond marketing spend, and each builds on a customer base that is already in place.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,900
- Lease Expiration
- 12/31/2027
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Family commitments
- Transition Support
- The sellers will provide three weeks of hands-on training, not to exceed 30 hours per week, for approximately 90 hours of direct transition support. Training covers buying and vendor relationships, inventory management, staff scheduling and supervision, point-of-sale and reporting systems, local marketing, and introductions to the store's established customer base.
The sellers are committed to a smooth and successful transition to new ownership and are open to discussing additional consulting time if a buyer wants it. - Financing Options
- Seller Financing Available to facilitate a successful SBA 7(a) loan
Listing Info
- ID
- 2490205
- Listing Views
- 374
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