$1,400,000.00
Asking Price
Address: Las Vegas,
Status: Active
Posting ID: 292205
4/15/25
Description
This successful, turn-key wedding chapel, located on the iconic Las Vegas Strip, offers a prime opportunity for a new owner. The venue seats 40 guests inside and 40 outside in the garden. They offer customizable wedding packages to suit all needs both at and outside the location at key iconic Las Vegas sites. New owner would also acquire a bank of already booked weddings for the coming year. The business is currently run absentee with steady, consistent income and established vendor connections for seamless event planning. The property on LVBD is also included in asking price. There is room for growth and expansion with a strong track record and the potential to increase revenue through advertising. This is a rare investment opportunity. For more details, contact Sebastien Fortier
Terms Offered: 6% 24 months
Special License Required: Wedding Chapel and General Retail
Hours Of Operation: 10AM to 10PM
Equipment Fixtures: $70,000.00
Full Time Employees: 2
Part Time Employees: 2
To get more information about this Wedding Chapel - Prime Real Estate business for sale in Las Vegas please phone Sebastien Fortier (Broker) at (702) 292-8954 - if you get voicemail please leave a detailed message - make sure you mention you saw this posting/ad #292205 on BizBen.com. In addition to phoning Sebastien Fortier, make sure you email Sebastien Fortier above to get more info about this Wedding Chapel - Prime Real Estate, to ask any questions or request an appointment to see this business for sale. Thank you. FCBB - Las Vegas.
Contact
Phone: (702) 292-8954Details
Asking Price: $1,400,000.00
Down: $1,350,000.00
Cash Flow: Call/Email
Revenue: $426,363.00
Area: Las Vegas
City: Las Vegas
Attributes:
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$1,623,735
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Posting: 292107 | Available | 5/19/25
28 years in business, Northern Nevada Concrete Construction Company listed for sale. Scope of work includes 70% commercial and 30% residential concrete services, including, but not limited to, decks, patio, concrete construction, decorative concrete structures, slab work, site work, etc.
Asking Price
$1,400,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$618,510
Down
$305,000
Posting: 292096 | Available | 5/19/25
A high-end design and installation business supporting an incredibly fast growing commercial and residential market. A highly profitable business specializing in gutter design and installation, boasting over two decades of experience. This company excels in offering a range of services.
Asking Price
$359,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$400,000
Down
$749,000
Posting: 290920 | Available | 5/14/25
This Nevada based Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a Nevada Sub-Chapter S Corporation that has been in business for the past 15 years under the current ownership. Covering remote areas in Nevada, this ISP has 4 towers that only have their equipment located on each tower.
Asking Price
$749,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292101 | Available | 5/19/25
Nightclub on Las Vegas Blvd - Perfect for ANY Concept! Rare opportunity for a fully equipped bar, restaurant, and nightclub with a trendy upscale vibe. Attached to 2 hotels with over 250 rooms just steps from the door! Nearby wedding chapels too!
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$3,540,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281836 | Available | 5/16/25
This Nevada-based specialized moving company is a Nevada Subchapter S Corporation and was formed 6 years ago and has been under the same ownership since inception. Ranked as one of the best piano movers in Nevada, they are licensed and insured and offer 5-star specialized moving services.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
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Down
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Posting: 290273 | Available | 5/15/25
Take a BITE out of the pet care industry with five key revenue drivers in one modern facility! Founded in 2009 by a visionary who had spent years in research and planning for an all-inclusive dog care facility, The Dog Stop, has now developed throughout 21 states.
Asking Price
Franchise Fee 49,500
Cash flow
$75,268
Revenue
$258,167
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289929 | Available | 5/15/25
2024 Award winning flower shop, great location with a great reputation.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$1,250,000
Revenue
$10,000,000
Down
$8,000,000
Posting: 289585 | Available | 5/15/25
This Nevada based Specialized Trucking Company is a Nevada Limited Liability Company and was established in 1980, and has been under the current ownership since inception. They stared as a 1-truck tow company and now has a fleet of close to 50 transportation vehicles.
Asking Price
$8,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 292097 | Available | 5/19/25
Hidden gem recording studio! Professional 3rd-party equipment appraisal values the equipment at almost $2M. Steal it for half the appraised price! Motivated seller! Top-tier, world-renowned, full-service audio recording studio with great acoustics for recording full albums!
Asking Price
$995,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$550,149
Down
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Posting: 292103 | Available | 5/19/25
This HVAC company has been excelling in installations, maintenance and repairs across Las Vegas and its surrounding suburbs since 1978. Sales have primarily been driven by referrals from satisfied customers. With a dedicated team of two full-time technicians.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$211,288
Revenue
$1,149,298
Down
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Posting: 289930 | Available | 5/15/25
Turnkey operation, fully operated with highly skilled employees, quality equipment and tools, repeat clientele and a proven business model.
Asking Price
$429,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$180,000
Down
$130,000
Posting: 292114 | Available | 5/19/25
Now is your chance to own your own turn-key Nail Salon and Spa. Business features signature spa pedicures and manicures in a relaxing setting. Take advantage of the many repeat happy clients that already walk in the door to a distinctive beauty and wellness experience.
Asking Price
$130,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$288,676
Down
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Posting: 292108 | Available | 5/19/25
Are you looking for an opportunity to own a thriving business in the beauty industry? This Laser & Rejuvenation Beauty Center, operated by an absentee owner, is your chance to step into a well-established and profitable venture. Located in a prime area.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$3,026,806
Down
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Posting: 292111 | Available | 5/19/25
This well-established, family-owned business, operating in Las Vegas, is renowned for its exceptional service, quality, and customer satisfaction. It offers comprehensive services from planning and budgeting to project completion, ensuring top-tier results and complete client satisfaction.
Asking Price
$1,412,517
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$393,876
Down
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Posting: 292109 | Available | 5/19/25
After 45 plus successful years in Landscape construction, the owner of this well-respected, highly profitable Landscape Construction Company wants to try something different. The seller started his company in 2016, specializing in 99% new landscaping construction for residential homes.
Asking Price
$25,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$904,734
Down
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Posting: 292115 | Available | 5/19/25
Profitable & Well-Established Dental Practice - Prime Location in Las Vegas, NV! This thriving general dental practice boasts 7 fully equipped operatories and provides a full range of services, including general dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, and dentures.
Asking Price
$695,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$883,432
Down
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Posting: 292056 | Available | 4/15/25
Established since 2016, this residential and light commercial HVAC Contracting Business has a history of serving Southern Nevada and Arizona with an excellent reputation for quality products, reliable service, and customer care. This is a home-based business that is primed for growth.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,289,331
Down
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Posting: 292152 | Available | 4/15/25
SBA PRE-APPROVED! Price Reduced. Seller States The Following: Profitable, Established & Turnkey General Automotive Service and Repair Shop for Sale in Northern Nevada This well-established business services all makes and models, including light-duty trucks.
Asking Price
$559,000
Cash flow
$110,359
Revenue
$446,823
Down
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Posting: 289944 | Available | 12/20/24
Looking for a lucrative business opportunity in the technology industry? Look no further! This highly successful computer service business, is now available for acquisition.
Asking Price
$232,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$7,016,400
Down
$5,500,000
Posting: 292137 | Available | 4/15/25
Rare opportunity to buy a one stop shop for tub and counter refinishing, fiberglass bathtub repairs, and counter and cabinet upgrades.One of the busiest contractors in Nevada for counter & bathtub refinishing, Business does work for many of the top-rated hotels and casinos in Las Vegas.
Asking Price
$5,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$3,494,379
Down
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Posting: 292064 | Available | 4/15/25
Price reduced. This long-established Neurology practice comprises three locations, two specializing in General Neurology and one a Sleep Clinic. One in Nevada and two in a bordering State. Seller will consider selling the Bordering State locations and Nevada locations separately.
Asking Price
$3,950,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$31,115
Down
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Posting: 292159 | Available | 4/15/25
Step into the dry-cleaning industry with this established dry-cleaning plant, serving the local community since the early 1990s. This is a well-equipped facility with high-value equipment included in the sale, such as a $45,000 dry-cleaning machine, various pressers, a conveyor, and more.
Asking Price
$20,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
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$50,000
Posting: 292069 | Available | 4/15/25
This listing presents a newly renovated Massage, Nail Salon, and Beauty Spa situated in the vibrant heart of Chinatown. Spanning over 4,000 square feet, this establishment boasts an array of facilities.
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,620,584
Down
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Posting: 292123 | Available | 4/15/25
SBA Prequalified. This long established franchisee is part of one of the top franchises in the country for In-home, Non-Medical Senior Care and Respite Care. The business has a great reputation for service and care. The territory it serves is excellent with over 12,000 homes.
Asking Price
$699,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
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Posting: 291350 | Available | 3/29/25
This established Home Health Agency, founded in 2024, is clean and currently billing Medicare. It is CHAPS accredited and accepts Medicare/Medicaid, making it a state-certified provider.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 292198 | Available | 4/15/25
Are you a nail technician who wants to operate their own salon - or maybe you are an experienced nail salon owner looking for a 2nd location? Don't miss out on this gorgeously chic, understatedly elegant salon in a highly desirable area of Las Vegas! Located on a heavily traveled main roadway.
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$208,055
Down
$45,000
Posting: 292080 | Available | 4/15/25
Step into the thriving wellness industry with this well-established float spa franchise. Currently operated full-time by the owner, this business boasts a successful track record and offers a seamless transition back to an absentee ownership model, previously managed by a competent team.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$140,752
Down
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Posting: 292067 | Available | 4/15/25
SELLER CARRY FINANCING available for qualified Buyer with $40,000 down payment and a note for the balance of $29,900 payable over two years at 5% interest!. EMAIL NOW before it is gone! For the fastest reply to your inquiry, please use this ad's email reply!
Asking Price
$69,900
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