Decades in the Making-Yours to Own: Semi-Absentee Bridal Boutique

Listing Number: 13485-800602

Listing Details

Decades in the Making-Yours to Own: Semi-Absentee Bridal Boutique
Price: $369,000
Location: Wake County, North Carolina
  • Down Payment: $369,000
  • Sales: $1,156,189
  • Seller's Discretionary Earnings: $207,064
  • Inventory: $255,000
  • Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment: $0
  • Employees: 8
  • Year Established: 1980
  • Reason for Selling: Retirement

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Paul North
Listing Agent: Anne Jones
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Business Description

A well-established, award-winning bridal and formalwear boutique with decades of market presence in one of the Southeast's fastest-growing metropolitan areas is for sale.  The business serves a recession-resilient market as evidenced by a 3-year average revenue of $1,156,189 and seller’s discretionary earnings of $207,064 for the same period.  It has also built a reputation for personalized, boutique-level service with a loyal customer base, consistent referral traffic, and brand equity that took years to build.
 

The business operates under a semi-absentee model — a trained, tenured management team handles day-to-day operations, allowing the owner to focus on strategic oversight rather than daily execution.  Revenue is not dependent on the owner's presence, making the transition to new ownership operationally clean and the business accessible to a broad range of buyers.

 

Business highlights and product offerings include the following:
 

  • Bridal gowns, mothers' dresses, and special occasion attire
  • Tuxedo and suit rental and purchase for individuals and full wedding parties
  • Additional, highly-profitable, seasonal prom store operates January through May
  • Appointment-based consultation model with standard and premium service packages
  • Winner of multiple regional “Best of” awards
  • 29,000+ active social media followers across Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok — transfers with the business
  • 4.6-star Google rating
  • Inventory and FF&E are included in sale price

This is a turnkey acquisition for a buyer who wants to own a respected, operationally independent business with immediate cash flow, an established team, and clear growth runway in a thriving market.  The seller is offering due to retirement and is committed to a smooth transition.