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BUSINESS CATEGORY - FRANCHISES

PROFILE #: 5-4135-AB

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: SEARS CANADA DEALER STORE

LOCATION: WETASKIWIN, AB

FULL PRICE: $185,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $185,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $2,800,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $85,000

COMMENTS: THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A WELL ESTABLISHED AND VERY PROFITABLE SEARS CANADA DEALER STORE IN ALBERTA!

THIS 7,400 SQUARE FOOT LOCATION WAS ESTABLISHED 10 YEARS AGO AND JUST CAME ON THE MARKET IN MARCH OF 2008. WITH INVENTORY IN EXCESS OF $500,000 IN MERCHANDISE (ON CONSIGNMENT FROM SEARS), 2007 SALES WERE $2.8 MILLION. $1.6 MILLION WAS FROM SHOWROOM SALES AND $1.2 MILLION WAS FROM CATALOGUE SALES.

THE STORE IS LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SHOPPING AREA. THIS IS A “BIG TICKET” SALES OUTLET SPECIALIZING IN MAJOR APPLIANCES, MATTRESSES & BEDDING, HOME ELECTRONICS, EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, PATIO FURNITURE, LAWN MOWERS AND LAWN TRACTORS.

THIS STORE OPERATES MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY FROM 9:30AM TO 6:PM . . . NO LATE NIGHTS OR SUNDAYS. THE STORE GENERATES THEIR IMPRESSIVE REVENUES WITH THE EFFORTS OF JUST THE CURRENT OWNER, ONE OTHER FULL TIME EMPLOYEE AND TWO PART-TIME EMPLOYEES. A SUCCESSFUL PURCHASER OF THIS BUSINESS COULD EXTEND THE HOURS AND/OR OPEN ON SUNDAYS SHOULD THEY DESIRE TO DO SO.

THE IDEA PURCHASER WOULD BE A HUSBAND/WIFE TEAM OR FAMILY THAT WOULD BE INTERESTED IN CONTINUING TO GROW THE REVENUES OF THIS VERY SUCCESSFUL OPERATION.

THE MARKET AREA FOR THIS SEARS STORE IS THE CITY OF WETASKIWIN AND ITS TRADING AREA POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 30,000.  THE CITY OF WETASKIWIN IS LOCATED 72 KM SOUTH OF EDMONTON AND 100 KM NORTH OF RED DEER. INFORMATION ON THIS VIBRANT COMMUNITY CAN BE FOUND ON THEIR WEB SITE AT: WWW.WETASKIWIN.CA

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, BC

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 #: 5-4140-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: SEARS CANADA DEALER STORE

LOCATION: SECHELT, BC

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 #: 5-4096-BC

CATEGORY: SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FRANCHISE SIGN STORE

LOCATION: KELOWNA, BC

FULL PRICE: $225,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $150,000 *

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $375,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $90,000

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4133-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: NATIONAL FRANCHISE BUSINESS

LOCATION: FULLY RELOCATABLE TO MOST ANYWHERE IN NORTH AMERICA

FULL PRICE: $950,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $750,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $950,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $300,000

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4093-BC

CATEGORY: RECREATION

TYPE OF BUSINESS: GOLF TRAINING FRANCHISE

LOCATION: KELOWNA, BC

FULL PRICE: $160,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $160,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: NEW FRANCHISE

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: NEW FRANCHISE

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4093-AB

CATEGORY: RECREATION

TYPE OF BUSINESS: GOLF TRAINING FRANCHISE

LOCATION: EDMONTON, AB

FULL PRICE: $190,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $190,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: NEW FRANCHISE

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: NEW FRANCHISE

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4069-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: GENERAL MERCHANDISE SUPERSTORE

LOCATION: KELOWNA, BC

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, BC

FULL PRICE: $125,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $125,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $200,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $55,000+

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4089-BC

CATEGORY: SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: HYDRO TRENCHING

LOCATION: KELOWNA, BC

FULL PRICE: $200,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $200,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $323,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $66,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4077-BC

CATEGORY: FOOD RELATED

TYPE OF BUSINESS: ORGANIC COFFEE FRANCHISE

LOCATION: GRANVILLE ISLAND, BC

FULL PRICE: $195,000 (TURNKEY)

DOWN PAYMENT: $195,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: CALL

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: CALL

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4082-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: RETAIL WINE MAKING FRANCHISE

LOCATION: NORTH VANCOUVER, BC

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, BC

FULL PRICE: $120,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $70,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: 203,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: CALL FOR DETAILS

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 3-4008-OW 

CATEGORY: FOOD RELATED 

TYPE OF BUSINESS: BASKIN ROBBINS 31 FLAVORS ICE CREAM STORE 

FULL PRICE: $140,000 

DOWN PAYMENT: $100,000 

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $280,000 

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $95,000 

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4055-OW

CATEGORY: FRANCHISE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FULL SERVICE FRANCHISE PRINT SHOP

FULL PRICE: $180,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $125,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $434,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $55,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4050-OW

CATEGORY: FRANCHISE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: MAILBOX, PACKAGING & SHIPPING FRANCHISE

FULL PRICE: $224,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $144,000 

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $359,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $88,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4057-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE 

TYPE OF BUSINESS: INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE CONSULTING

FULL PRICE: $390,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $352,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $262,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: ENTERTAINMENT FRANCHISE

LOCATION: GREATER VANCOUVER, OKANAGAN AND VANCOUVER ISLAND

FULL PRICE: $380,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $510,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $140,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!