Turn-Key Established Comic Book Shop for Sale
Business Description
Well-loved Community Comic Store Seeking New Steward
Comic Book Hideout Inc. has been bringing comics, art, music & joy to the greater So-Cal area for nearly 13 years! This highly accredited shop as won "Small Business of the Year" from the CA State Senate & has been named "BEST COMIC SHOP IN O.C." for over a decade. The Hideout has a huge array of comic books from the 1960s to now, with an impressive & meticulously organized inventory of over 40 thousand books. In addition to the in-store shopping, the entire stock is also listed online and is available to ship worldwide.
With over 350 established weekly & monthly subscriptions for new books, the steady stream of regular customers are like family. After many years of dedicated community involvement, & industry excellence the Hideout is a must stop shop for collectors & a top rated hangout for just about anyone.
With a full art gallery with rotating shows monthly; a music studio with independent teachers & students of all ages; & a versatile event space where only your imagination is the limit of what fun things you can do. Past events include, creator's signings, live music, comedy shows, classes/workshops, live art events/showcases, public & private parties, & much more!
The absolute best thing about the Hideout is the staff, a loyal & dedicated team that has love for the community as much as the comics. This shop is fully run by an elite team & is completely turn-key. Each employee has extensive knowledge & training in all fields, with well vetted protocols & systems in place for maximum efficiency & fun!
The Hideout is a well-oiled machine, running consistently & with growing sales year after year. This store has been being run remotely for the last serval years after the owner had two children; she is now moving out of state and wants to find the perfect steward for this most beloved establishment. This store is set up with everything you might need to seamlessly step into the role as owner of your very own comic shop. The stage is set, the audience is at attention, the potential & possibilities for lucrative fun are endless.
Are you ready for your next great adventure?
With over 350 established weekly & monthly subscriptions for new books, the steady stream of regular customers are like family. After many years of dedicated community involvement, & industry excellence the Hideout is a must stop shop for collectors & a top rated hangout for just about anyone.
With a full art gallery with rotating shows monthly; a music studio with independent teachers & students of all ages; & a versatile event space where only your imagination is the limit of what fun things you can do. Past events include, creator's signings, live music, comedy shows, classes/workshops, live art events/showcases, public & private parties, & much more!
The absolute best thing about the Hideout is the staff, a loyal & dedicated team that has love for the community as much as the comics. This shop is fully run by an elite team & is completely turn-key. Each employee has extensive knowledge & training in all fields, with well vetted protocols & systems in place for maximum efficiency & fun!
The Hideout is a well-oiled machine, running consistently & with growing sales year after year. This store has been being run remotely for the last serval years after the owner had two children; she is now moving out of state and wants to find the perfect steward for this most beloved establishment. This store is set up with everything you might need to seamlessly step into the role as owner of your very own comic shop. The stage is set, the audience is at attention, the potential & possibilities for lucrative fun are endless.
Are you ready for your next great adventure?
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 13
- Employees
- 6
- Facilities & Assets
- Location is on the main street of a busy downtown area with lots of restaurants & small shops.
- Website
- https://www.comicbookhideout.com
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Comic Book Hideout has over the last decade beat out 4 competing stores, 3 of which were on the same street in the early days of operation, resulting in them downsizing & moving locations or closing all together. As a well-established business with a strong industry presence & robust brand recognition the Hideout has definitely staked its claim as a heavy hitter in Orange County & Southern California at large.
- Opportunities for Growth
- With steady & growing sales every year, even with market anomalies, the Hideout has proven to be a solid business with wonderful growth opportunities. As it has been run remotely, my focus has not been on expansion, but it is certainly ready for it! There is plenty of available space to significantly expand the retail or grow into something completely new & complimentary - a cafe or speak-easy type bar - a venue or class space - a more dedicated gaming arena, the possibilities are up to your imagination! More ideas are outlined in the Valuation Document.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 3,000
- Rent
- $3,300.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 3/1/2026
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Moving out of state & want to dedicate my attention to my children.
- Transition Support
- I have a full employee handbook written that covers all topics of operation, my staff preform nearly all day-to-day duties & I am willing to provide hands on training as needed with compensation.
- Financing Options
- none
Listing Info
- ID
- 2321991
- Listing Views
- 3185
Business Location
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