Beauty & Personal CareFounded in 1979, the business is a recognized name in the local hair salon market. A balanced mix of one-time projects and repeat engagements smooths revenue through the year and reduces seasonality risk. A meaningful share of revenue comes from repeat and referral business built over many years of consistent service. Most new business arrives through referrals and repeat customers, so paid acquisition remains an untapped lever. Employees are experienced, licensed where required, and accustomed to operating with limited owner oversight. Under the same ownership since 1979, the company has weathered multiple economic cycles while maintaining profitability. Owner involvement is primarily managerial; no specialized license is required for ownership, though one is preferred. Financial records are well organized and will support lender due diligence, including SBA financing. The local market is fragmented, positioning this business well for a buyer pursuing a consolidation strategy. The business operates on modern software for scheduling, invoicing, and customer management, so a new owner inherits clean data and repeatable processes. The business has grown organically with virtually no paid advertising for most of its history, a testament to the strength of its reputation. Detailed financials, tax returns, and supporting schedules are available to qualified buyers after an NDA. Staffing is stable, with low turnover relative to the industry and a working culture that has kept key people in place. Customer retention is high, and the phone continues to ring on the strength of the company's name alone. Demand is driven by non-discretionary need, making the business resilient in a range of economic conditions. The operation is efficient and lean, with overhead kept deliberately low relative to revenue. Marketing spend is modest, leaving obvious headroom for a buyer who invests in digital advertising. The current owner works a normal full-time schedule and focuses on quoting, scheduling, and customer relationships. Service offerings have been refined over the years to focus on the most profitable lines of work. Opportunities of this quality and tenure rarely come to market in this category.
Up to 25% carried at 6% over 3 years for qualified buyers.
Seller is pursuing another business venture and wants a clean transition.
Seller offers 8 weeks of hands-on training, with phone support for 6 months after closing.
Housed in a 1,140 sq ft commercial space with room to expand operations.
Growth opportunities include expanded digital marketing, added service lines, and extended hours.
Modeling Successful Hair Salon Serving Louisville Since 1979 · $417K
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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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