Nashville Boutique — $400K Inventory Included at $155K

For 28 years, this Nashville-area boutique has built a loyal following as a destination for prom, bridal, and special-occasion dresses — and it's one of the only shops in the region offering professional alterations in-house.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

- 2023: revenue $329,091, SDE $88,000
- 2024: revenue $283,613, SDE $87,000
- 2025: revenue $216,545, SDE $64,976

The business generated Seller Discretionary Earnings of $88,000 and $87,000 in 2023 and 2024 respectively. The most recent year reflects a deliberate wind-down of inventory as the owners prepared for retirement — not a change in the business itself — and a buyer who restocks for the upcoming season can reasonably expect earnings to return to historical levels.

That combination creates a business with both seasonal upside and recession-resilient recurring revenue — alteration demand held steady even as merchandise sales declined during the wind-down.

The business carries approximately $400,000 in branded designer inventory at cost, and the $155,000 asking price means a buyer acquires that inventory at a meaningful discount before even accounting for the brand, vendor relationships, or equipment included in the sale.

WHAT A BUYER GETS
- 30 years in the same market and a loyal customer base, including customers who travel from Kentucky and Alabama, built through word of mouth and search with no advertising to date.
- In-house alterations that bring in revenue even from dresses bought elsewhere. The owners say demand exceeds current capacity.
- Five weeks of training, introductions to longstanding vendors, and a guided trip to the Atlanta apparel market.

This is a turnkey opportunity for a buyer with retail, fashion, or alteration experience looking for an established customer base, proven earning history, and a clear path back to historical earnings.