Business Overview:
Want your own business without the time and energy necessary to set it all up? This Play It Again Sports store is the answer. The store is growing year over year with excellent community support. The area is full of young families who really support the New and Used concept. Whether it be Hockey, pleasure skating, soccer, lacrosse and golf we have it all. Cardel Place with two arenas is 5 minutes away, MSB and Northern Hills soccer in the area. Location is right in between two golf courses. All that is left to do is to market this store to the area and watch it grow. Management willing to make the transition as simple as possible. Turn your passion for sports and fitness into your business by joining the Play It Again Sports® franchise family. We’re the number one sporting goods chain in North America, with nearly 350 locations. Since 1988 we have built a loyal following of franchise families who’ve discovered the Play It Again Sports advantage that has turned quality used sports and fitness equipment into a thriving industry. Making the decision to be your own boss and be in control of your future is an exciting adventure and we appreciate being considered in your search for proven business opportunities. A Play It Again Sports franchise offers you a very unique opportunity, based on a sound business model and the support of the parent company, Winmark Corporation. As a Play It Again Sports franchise owner, you’ll benefit from a strong brand name and proven successful business practices. And your friends and neighbors will benefit by saving 20 - 60% off normal retail on name-brand sporting goods and fitness equipment.
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Property Features and Assets:
3,200 sq. ft. in a new center. Co-tenants include Tim Hortons and 7/11. Excellent parking. Currently in a 5 year lease with a 5 year option.
Market Competition and Expansion:
Growing area with many young families, the only real competition is Canadian Tire. Expectation is for another 10,000 homes by end of 2010. Primary hurdle has been letting the community know we are here and generating additional brand awareness through advertising and marketing.
Location will be connected to major access road by 2011. Community is close to Fitness Facility and biggest Hockey Association in the city. With the right hockey mix could be their go to store. Skate sharpening is very busy and has grown exponentially year over year. Soccer and Lacrosse also very strong in the area and have grown this business year over year.
Reason for Selling:
Pursuing other interests
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 a franchise resale opportunity.
- This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.