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Riverside County, California
Established Locksmith Business | Semi-Absentee |
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Revenue
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Down
$1,300,000
Cash Flow
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Name: Jenna Konieczko
Name
Jenna Konieczko
Description
The business operates from an approximately 2,400-square-foot, highly visible retail location that supports both walk-in customers and a fleet of 11 fully equipped mobile locksmith service vehicles. Included in the sale are specialized locksmith equipment, automotive key programming and cutting machines, retail showroom fixtures, and the operating assets necessary to continue the business without interruption. The operation is supported by an experienced management team and established systems, allowing the current owner to oversee the business remotely from out of state while spending approximately 16–18 hours per week focused on management, hiring, payroll, and strategic direction.
This opportunity is well suited for an owner seeking a scalable, turnkey service business with established infrastructure, multiple revenue streams, recurring commercial relationships, and significant opportunities for continued growth.
The current owners relocated out of state, creating an opportunity for a local owner-operator or engaged manager to increase oversight and further optimize operations. Management believes the business has significant upside under more active local ownership.
Additional growth opportunities include:
Expanding digital marketing, search engine optimization, and online advertising efforts.
Continuing to grow the commercial customer base while leveraging the company's established reputation.
Increasing operational efficiencies through closer day-to-day management.
Hiring additional technicians to expand service capacity during peak demand.
Expanding utilization of existing dispatch, customer communication, and marketing technology already in place.
Leveraging the company's established storefront location, fleet, equipment, and long-standing community presence to capture additional market share.
These growth opportunities provide a new owner with the ability to build upon an already established foundation while benefiting from decades of goodwill, experienced personnel, and proven operating systems.
https://tworld.com/locations/California/ontario-ca/listings/Established-Locksmith-Business-Semi-Absentee-
Business Details
Year Established:
1996
Employees:
13
FE&E:
$790,000
Reason for sale:
Moving out of state
Lease & Tenant Information
Lease Options:
$5,300
Other Information
Listing Number:
60363-555136
Sales:
$2,248,447
Inventory:
$30,000
Posting Information
Posting ID:
ID tw:91075 / Listing Number 60363-555136
Business Category:
Locksmith
Keywords:
Transworld
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