Business Overview:
An opportunity to purchase a busy, well-run, and established independent postal store. Enjoy the benefits of a proven system without the costs of paying ongoing and expensive franchise royalty fees! The business has been established for almost 13 years of which the sellers have owned for 5 years and has built a strong and loyal customer base since 1998. Located near an upscale semi-rural community in San Diego North County Inland, the store enjoys the benefit of an affluent base of customers that come to shop in this large one-stop shopping plaza anchored by a major grocery store.
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Property Features and Assets:
The store is approximately 900 Square Feet and was built out by the original owner to most effectively use the space. The sellers have upgraded and modernized the store by replacing the floor with tile and other improvements. The rectangular store shape and counter configuration works very well when the store is busy. This design allows customers to line up along the length of the store and browse at the retail products while they wait.
Market Competition and Expansion:
The seller has built the business through the years with good signage, excellent customer service, and word of mouth as a means of advertising the business. In 2010, less than 1% of sales were dedicated to advertising expenses. This business handily competes with a local franchise postal store that is approximately 1.5 miles away. Utilizing lower costs due to deep freight discounts, and no royalty fees, the store is able to provide products and services at slightly lower prices with excellent customer service.
The business offers UPS service that has been grandfathered in since they offered the service prior to UPS entering the Postal business. Only UPS and grandfathered in postal stores can offer UPS services. In addition the business offers Fed Ex and USPS services which include stamps. Growth can be achieved by adding the services of key making, finger printing, Western Union money transfers, and check cashing.
Reason for Selling:
Moving out of town
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.
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