Business Overview:
Well-established Kayak Rental and Dive Shop in beautiful Kona, Hawaii! Turn-key system in place. Solid reputation built over the last 10 years. Kona continues to be the hot spot in Hawaii, both for vacations and re-locating. Our business has grown with it. Business is located just 10 minutes away from Kealakekua Bay, a marine sanctuary for an amazing variety of marine life, including dolphins and whales (in season). Kealakekua Bay is one of the most historic, pristine parks in all of Hawaii. You offer a true Hawaiian adventure to your clients! Single, double and triple kayaks available for rent. Kayaks are very stable, easy to maneuver, and safe for adults and children of all ages. Equipment includes paddles, life-jackets, seat-backs, coolers, and soft-top car racks that enable kayaks to be easily mounted on any vehicle, even convertibles. Complete line of high quality dive and snorkel gear, both for rental and for retail sales. Business runs very successfully with just 1 full-time and 1-2 part-time employees. Will provide training.
For more information regarding this listing please contact us by completing the "Contact the Seller" form below. We look forward to hearing from you.
Property Features and Assets:
Business is located directly on the main Highway in Kona. Easy to see from both directions, located right next to McDonald's. Business consists of 2 levels. Upper level (right on highway) is approximately 2,000 square feet. Consists of 2 separate areas. Business only uses 1 of these areas. Other space could be leased out. Lower level is approximately 2,500-3,000 square feet, providing unlimited storage space. Lower level includes a 2-door garage where Kayaks and equipment are stored on racks. Also included is approx. $50,000 worth of products/merchandise (wholesale value).
Market Competition and Expansion:
Business is one of 5 kayak rental shops in Kona. Our business has consistently been in the top 2 in overall sales. Solid reputation as the only Kayak rental shop in Kona that maintains clean, sanitized equipment. Exclusive partnership with Kona's largest Activity vendor business- our business is the only Kayak rental shop that they book from their 6 locations in downtown Kona. Partnerships also in place with local Bed-and-Breakfasts for them to send their clients exclusively to us. Many of our customers come back and see us year after year because of our reputation for friendliness and clean, sanitized gear. Business location also attracts a high volume of "walk-in" traffic due to high visibility from highway, and from being located right next to the only McDonald's in southern Kona.
Additional Details:
- The property is leased.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is not a homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
- This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.
Contact the Seller:
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