Business Overview:
Retail store selling hiking gear and accessories, includes a built-in coffee shop inside the store. Caters to the outdoors type. This retail sporting goods/hiking store carries a wide variety (over 50 brands) of outdoor clothing and hiking gear with a few specialties mixed in, and of course, coffee! Owners are celebrating their 10th anniversary after starting this business from the ground up. Their knowledge and experience will set you up for your own future success.
Seeking: Owner-operators who enjoy hiking and the great outdoors!
Location: Main thoroughfare near entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and all the hiking trails!
Owners enjoy many vacations throughout the year, especially during slower seasons in January and February. Stay open year-round, increase open hours, increase business! The Smoky Mountains are really becoming a year-round destination. This business serves locals and tourists. About 70-80% tourists and 20-30% locals, with many repeat customers. Owners work about 40 hours each per week but are only open from 9-5 most days. Workin' 9 to 5....what a way to make a living!
Backpacks
T-Shirts
Jackets
Clothing
Binoculars
Compasses
Day packs
Knives
Lamps & flashlights
Maps
Trekking poles
Water bottles
Whistles
...and more
and Coffee!
Financial numbers provided are averages over the past 4 years. Request more information to see all the details about this good business.
List price also includes storage trailer out back. A separate storage location is also available to lease. Separate storage is used for seasonal items, and trailer is used for immediate needs merchandise.
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Property Features and Assets:
Store is connected to one other business. Retail space includes a coffee shop in one corner which brings in more customers who purchase other items. Two separate storage options are available.
Market Competition and Expansion:
Founded by current owners in 2013. Located in an area that serves tourists and locals. Close to one of the Smoky Mountain Park entrances. Business has grown over the years and have found their niche.
There is no other significant competition in the area. There are other hiking stores 7-12 miles away.
Advertise, offer a guided hiking service, develop an online store, add private label branded product line, add more locations.
Reason for Selling:
Moving out of state to pursue other endeavors
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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