NOT DISCLOSED, North Carolina
| Asking Price |
$199,900 |
Year Established |
1986 |
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| Annual Revenue |
$374,189 |
Reason for Selling |
Retiring |
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| Annual P/L |
$0 |
Attention |
Sherrye Coggiola |
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| Annual Cash Flow |
$147,808 |
Listing Number |
1014503 |
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| # of Employees |
5 |
Business Category |
Retail: Florists, Gifts, Cards, Books |
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Business Overview:
Tap into the lucrative Western North Carolina wedding and event market with this remarkably stable, turn-key business. Boasting 30+ years of continuous operation, this business features an exceptionally strong brand identity, an expansive delivery footprint covering Buncombe and Madison counties, and a dedicated team of award-winning designers. The sale includes all fixtures, furniture, equipment, a fresh-flower cooler system, and an extensive inventory of rental assets (silks, candelabras, archways). With predictable, year-round cash flow driven by a balanced mix of daily retail orders, major holiday surges, and contracted events, this business offers massive immediate upside through expanded digital marketing and regional corporate partnerships.
Property Features and Assets:
Market Competition and Expansion:
<p>While specialized studio florists are highly vulnerable to fluctuations in the tourism and wedding industries, this business operates as a stable "generalist." It captures the entire lifecycle of local floral needs: from daily walk-ins, premium home décor styling, and local residential deliveries, to corporate accounts, sympathy/funeral tributes, and massive holiday peaks (Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas).<br><br>While the business generates strong, consistent profitability, the current owner operates entirely on a passive, referral-only basis with little proactive marketing or outreach. This presents a massive, immediate upside for a growth-minded buyer to scale revenue by implementing modern business-building strategies:<br><br>The business currently does no paid digital advertising. Launching targeted Google Ads, localized social media campaigns (Instagram/Pinterest), and optimizing local SEO would immediately capture the high volume of organic search traffic from newcomers and tourists in the area.<br><br>Establishing B2B relationships with Western North Carolina's massive hospitality sector—including local boutique hotels, corporate event spaces, and country clubs—could secure lucrative, recurring subscription revenue for weekly lobby arrangements and corporate events.<br><br>Despite being located in a premier nationwide destination wedding market, the shop is not actively pitched preferred-vendor status to regional wedding venues, planners, or coordinators. A dedicated outreach program here represents significant high-margin growth.<br>Enhancing the existing website to feature modern floral subscription models (e.g., "Holiday/Birthday Club" or monthly home deliveries) would unlock predictable, recurring cash flow.<br></p>
Additional Details:
- The property is Leased.
- This is not homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity