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Wake County, North Carolina
Decades in the Making-Yours to Own: Semi-Absentee Bridal Boutique
Asking Price
$369,000
Revenue
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Down
$369,000
Cash Flow
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Name: Anne Jones
Name
Anne Jones
Description
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.
https://tworld.com/locations/North-Carolina/eastern-nc/listings/Decades-in-the-Making-Yours-to-Own:-Semi-Absentee-Bridal-Boutique
Business Details
Year Established:
1980
Employees:
8
Reason for sale:
Retirement
Other Information
Listing Number:
13485-800602
Sales:
$1,156,189
Seller's Discretionary Earnings:
$207,064
Inventory:
$255,000
Posting Information
Posting ID:
ID tw:89735 / Listing Number 13485-800602
Business Category:
Clothing, Retail Miscellaneous
Keywords:
Transworld
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