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Book, Gift and Toy Store

This is a great opportunity to obtain a well established lucrative retail store. The business is based in a very busy Vancouver mall with no competition.

The business specializes in selling gifts, education toys and books.  They have several unique product lines that are not generally available to larger big box toy stores.  Other product lines include DVD’s, CD’s and games. The business is well known for its special merchandise and unique gift, toys and books. They have a large repeat clientele.  Clientele includes teachers and educators from all over the lower mainland. 

The owners have great relationships and support from established suppliers. The business is easy to run. Many suppliers provide special discounts to the business. The store comes with a video surveillance system, merchandise security system and computer inventory system.

The owners have made $75,000 worth of lease hold improvements to the store. This is an ideal business for a dedicated couple that wants to run the business themselves.

Business Property Details
Monthly lease payment is $7,500
8 ½ years left on lease agreement

Competition and Growth Potential
Additional business opportunities exist to expand the exits product lines and to introduce new lines.  There is also an opportunity to sell previously owned Computer games, CD’s and DVD’s at very large profit margins.

The lease agreement does not restrict the product lines.  The store could be converted to a gift, toy or book only store if new owner wanted. Currently special events are hosted at the store i.e. balloon animal making, story reading and music evenings.  These can be used to expand sales even further.

Support and Training
The owner is willing to provide a 3 month transition period with support and training to new owners.

Financing Options
Owner is willing to provide some financing – as they have a vested interest to see the business succeed further.

Operating hours
Mon, Tues, Wed:  9:30 am - 7 pm
Thus & Fri:  9:30 am - 9 pm
Sat:  09:30 am - 0:30 pm
Sun: 11am – 5 pm

Asking Price: $59,000
Annual Revenue:  +/- $364 000
Annual Adjusted Profit: 
Inventory: Approx $50 - $60 K
Year Founded: 2004 Books only, 2008 Gift, Toy and Bookstore
Number of Employees: 2 Full time
Reason for Selling:  Serious health reasons.

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