Beauty & Personal CareRare opportunity to acquire a tattoo studio business with 48 years of operating history in a growing market. Bookkeeping is clean and professionally maintained, with financials ready for buyer review. Service offerings have been refined over the years to focus on the most profitable lines of work. The local market is fragmented, positioning this business well for a buyer pursuing a consolidation strategy. The company runs on documented processes with a trained staff of 3 in place, allowing the owner to focus on high-level management. The company has expanded its service area gradually over time and now serves customers throughout the surrounding counties. Systems, vendor relationships, and an experienced team are all in place for a smooth handover. A professionally built website generates steady inbound inquiries with no ongoing ad spend. Strong online reviews and word-of-mouth referrals drive a steady flow of new customers with minimal advertising spend. Day-to-day operations are handled by the team, with the owner focused on oversight and growth. Barriers to entry at this scale are meaningful, and the company's tenure gives it a durable advantage over newer entrants. A tenured team of 3 handles day-to-day operations; several key employees have been with the company for many years. What began as a small operation in 1978 has grown steadily through referrals, repeat customers, and a reputation for doing the job right. Customer retention is high, and the phone continues to ring on the strength of the company's name alone. Most new business arrives through referrals and repeat customers, so paid acquisition remains an untapped lever. The operation is efficient and lean, with overhead kept deliberately low relative to revenue. Opportunities of this quality and tenure rarely come to market in this category.
Seller will carry 10% at 7% interest, 7-year note, for a well-qualified buyer.
Partners are divesting to focus on other holdings.
Seller offers 8 weeks of hands-on training, with phone support for 6 months after closing.
Operates from a 1,500 sq ft commercial space in a high-visibility location with ample parking.
A new owner could grow by adding outside sales, pursuing commercial contracts, and increasing marketing spend.
Modeling Well-Established Tattoo Studio Netting $120K · $309K
Asking price is $309K. Type an offer or drag to model one.
SBA 7(a) acquisition loans typically require ~10% down.
SBA business-acquisition loans are usually 10 years.
A market salary for whoever runs the business day-to-day, subtracted from earnings to show true profit. Set to $0 if you will owner-operate.
Estimates for illustration only, based on the listed SDE and your assumptions. Closing costs are estimated at ~2.5% of price for fees and working capital. Actual loan terms, taxes, and earnings will differ. This is not financial advice. Verify all figures in diligence and consult qualified advisors.
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