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BUSINESS CATEGORY - RETAIL

PROFILE #: 5-4140-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: SEARS CANADA DEALER STORE

LOCATION: SECHELT

FULL PRICE: $190,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $190,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $2,500,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $94,000

COMMENTS: THIS IS AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A VERY PROFITABLE SEARS CANADA DEALER STORE IN ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE COMMUNITIES IN WESTERN CANADA!

SEARS HAS HAD A PRESENCE ON THE SUNSHINE COAST FOR DECADES. THE CURRENT OWNERS STARTED WITH SEARS IN SECHELT AS A SEARS CATALOGUE AGENT IN 1991. IN 2006, THEY EXPANDED INTO A NEW 4,700 SQUARE FOOT LOCATION THAT WAS CONSTRUCTED SPECIFICALLY AS A SEARS CANADA DEALER STORE. WITH INVENTORY IN EXCESS OF $180,000 IN MERCHANDISE AT ANY GIVEN TIME (ON CONSIGNMENT FROM SEARS), GROSS SALES EXCEEDED $2.5 MILLION IN 2007.

THIS HIGHLY VISIBLE STORE IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF SECHELT AND HAS A 40 FOOT LIGHTED SIGN THAT CAN BE SEEN FROM THE MAIN HIGHWAY. THIS IS A “BIG TICKET” SALES OUTLET SPECIALIZING IN MAJOR APPLIANCES, MATTRESSES, HOME ELECTRONICS, EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, PATIO FURNITURE, LAWN MOWERS AND LAWN TRACTORS.

THIS STORE OPERATES MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 9:00AM TO 5:30PM AND SATURDAY FROM 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM . . . NO LATE NIGHTS OR SUNDAYS. A SUCCESSFUL PURCHASER OF THIS BUSINESS COULD EXTEND THE HOURS AND/OR OPEN ON SUNDAYS SHOULD THEY DESIRE TO DO SO.

THE IDEAL PURCHASER WOULD BE A HUSBAND/WIFE TEAM OR FAMILY THAT WOULD BE INTERESTED IN CONTINUING TO GROW THE REVENUES OF THIS VERY SUCCESSFUL OPERATION, WHILE LIVING ON THE SUNSHINE COAST.

THE MARKET AREA FOR THIS SEARS STORE IS THE CITY OF SECHELT AND IT'S TRADING AREA OF 26 DISTINCT COMMUNITIES, WITH A BASE POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 20,000 (DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, THE AREA POPULATION DOUBLES). THE POPULATION OF SECHELT AND THE SURROUNDING AREA IS INCREASING AS IT IS A GREAT RETIREMENT LOCATION, AS WELL AS A GREAT DESTINATION FOR YOUNG FAMILIES.

INFORMATION ON THIS IDEAL COMMUNITY CAN BE FOUND ON THEIR WEB SITE AT: WWW.SECHELT.COM

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL DETAILS ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY!

PROFILE #: 5-4129-BC

CATEGORY: AUTOMOTIVE RELATED

TYPE OF BUSINESS: MAJOR BRAND MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $1,500,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $900,000*

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $4,715,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $292,000 +

COMMENTS: THIS IS A VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE AN ESTABLISHED MAJOR LINE MOTORCYCLE SALES AND SERVICE DEALERSHIP IN THE BEAUTIFUL OKANAGAN VALLEY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA.

THIS BUSINESS HAS THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO SELL FOUR MAJOR BRANDS OF MOTORCYCLES, ALONG WITH FACTORY PARTS AND APPAREL.

CURRENT FINANCIAL DATA SHOWS THIS BUSINESS AND ITS STRONG CUSTOMER BASE PROVIDING STEADY GROWTH EACH AND EVERY PERIOD, INCLUDING THE 4TH QUARTER OF 2008.

THIS FULL SERVICE MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP OPERATES OUT OF A NEWLY RENOVATED 22,500 SQUARE FOOT, FREE STANDING BUILDING ON THE MAJOR HIGHWAY RUNNING THROUGH THE OKANAGAN VALLEY.

APPROXIMATELY 8,500 SQUARE FEET ARE DEDICATED TO THE MOTORCYCLE SHOWROOM AND OFFICES. APPROXIMATELY 7,000 SQUARE FEET ARE DEDICATED TO THE FULLY EQUIPPED SHOP, PARTS DEPARTMENT AND STORAGE. THERE ARE AN ADDITIONAL 7,000 SQUARE FEET THAT ARE DEDICATED TO A PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE SHOP, WITH A LONG TERM LEASE IN PLACE.

THIS IS ONE OF THE LARGEST MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIPS IN THE OKANAGAN VALLEY AND ABSOLUTELY HAS THE BEST LOOKING SHOWROOM! THE WORKSHOP HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS THE CLEANEST, BEST EQUIPPED, AND STAFFED BY THE MOST HIGHLY TRAINED TECHNICIANS IN THE VALLEY.

THE PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES THE SELLER'S EQUITY IN THE BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS. AN ASSUMABLE, IN PLACE MORTGAGE WILL MAKE IT EASY FOR THE PURCHASER OF THE DEALERSHIP TO ALSO ACQUIRE THE BUILDING, WITHOUT AN ADDITIONAL CAPITAL OUTLAY.

THE PURCHASE PRICE ALSO INCLUDES $450,000 IN INVENTORY (AT COST) AND OVER $100,000 IN FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT.

ABSOLUTELY NO MOTORCYCLE SALES OR SERVICE EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO TAKE OVER AND CONTINUE TO GROW THIS DEALERSHIP, AS A FULLY TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED SALES, SERVICE AND MANAGEMENT STAFF IS IN PLACE. THE IDEAL PURCHASER WOULD BE AN INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM THAT HAS GOOD MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND AN INTEREST IN MOTORCYCLES.

 * THE CURRENT OWNER NEEDS TO SELL FOR HEALTH REASONS AND WILL CARRY BACK UP TO $600,000 FOR A QUALIFIED BUYER!

FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS VERY UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE GIVE US A CALL TODAY!

PROFILE #: 5-4124-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FULL SERVICE LOCKSMITH

LOCATION: PENTICTON

FULL PRICE: $345,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $345,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $367,500

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $83,000

COMMENTS: THIS FULL SERVICE LOCKSMITH BUSINESS WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE CURRENT OWNER IN 1970. OVER THE PAST 37 YEARS, THIS COMPANY HAS BECOME THE PREMIER LOCKSMITH BUSINESS IN THE SOUTHERN OKANAGAN.

THIS HIGHLY REGARDED COMPANY ENJOYS AN EXCELLENT REPUTATION WITH BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS. THEY CURRENTLY SERVICE LONG TERM CONTRACTS WITH COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS SUCH AS ROYAL BANK, THE CITY OF PENTICTON, CANADA POST, CANADA REVENUE AGENCY AND MANY, MANY MORE. THEY ARE ALSO THE LOCKSMITH SERVICE OF CHOICE FOR MANY BUILDERS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.

INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE PRICE IS $100,000 WORTH OF MODERN FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT (AT USED REPLACEMENT VALUE) AND $100,000 WORTH OF INVENTORY (AT COST).

THE CURRENT OWNER WILL CARRY BACK UP TO $50,000 OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR A QUALIFIED BUYER.

EXPERIENCE AS A LOCKSMITH IS NOT ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY AS A FULLY TRAINED STAFF IS IN PLACE AND THE SELLER WILL PROVIDE FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING. HOWEVER, THE IDEAL PURCHASER WOULD BE AN INDIVIDUAL OR COUPLE THAT HAVE LOCKSMITH  AND / OR SECURITY SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE AND WOULD ENJOY LIVING AND GROWING A VERY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS THAT IS LOCATED IN THE MOST DESIRABLE COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTHERN OKANAGAN. INFORMATION ON THE COMMUNITY CAN BE VIEWED ON THE PENTICTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEB SITE AT: www.penticton.org

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY!

PROFILE #: 5-4096-BC

CATEGORY: SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FRANCHISE SIGN STORE

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $225,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $150,000 *

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $375,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $90,000

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4110-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: HOME HEALTHCARE AND MOBILITY PRODUCTS

LOCATION: GREATER VANCOUVER

FULL PRICE: $100,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $100,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $289,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $80,000

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4128-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: SEARS CANADA DEALER STORE

LOCATION: DUNCAN

FULL PRICE: $365,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $365,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $685,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $123,000

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4111-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: SEARS CANADA DEALER STORE

LOCATION: CAMPBELL RIVER

FULL PRICE: $1,000,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $1,000,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $871,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $512,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4099-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: HOME & GARDEN SPECIALTY STORE

LOCATION: VANCOUVER

FULL PRICE: $320,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $320,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $580,000 (ANNUALIZED)

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $100,000 (ANNUALIZED)

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4069-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: GENERAL MERCHANDISE SUPERSTORE

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $650,000

DOWN PAYMENT: NEGOTIABLE

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $607,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $229,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4085-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: RETAIL WINE MAKING FRANCHISE

LOCATION: COQUITLAM

FULL PRICE: $125,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $125,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $200,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $55,000+

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4067-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FULL SERVICE SHOE STORE & SHOE REPAIR

LOCATION: SALTSPRING ISLAND

FULL PRICE: $300,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $200,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $429,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $89,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4074-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: GARDEN AND HOME ACCESSORY STORE

LOCATION: VANCOUVER

FULL PRICE: $260,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $260,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $558,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $69,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4072-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: RETAIL AND WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION OF NATURAL BODYCARE PRODUCTS

LOCATION: GREATER VANCOUVER

FULL PRICE: $300,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $417,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $66,000 +

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4053-OW

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: ART GALLERY

FULL PRICE: $125,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $125,000 

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $185,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $62,500

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4050-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: MAILBOX, PACKAGING & SHIPPING STORE

FULL PRICE: $224,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $144,000 

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $359,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $88,000

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4052-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: COPY CENTER

FULL PRICE: $59,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $59,000 

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $96,000 +

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $30,000 +

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4057-OW

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: BOOKSTORE & CYBER CAFE

FULL PRICE: $200,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $150,000 

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $154,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $58,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4082-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: RETAIL WINE MAKING FRANCHISE

LOCATION: NORTH VANCOUVER

FULL PRICE: $185,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $185,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: SEE OFFERING CIRCULAR

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: SEE OFFERING CIRCULAR

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4083-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: RETAIL WINE MAKING FRANCHISE

LOCATION: LANGLEY

FULL PRICE: $120,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $70,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: 203,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: CALL FOR DETAILS

COMMENTS: SOLD!