Beauty & Personal CareNow available for the first time, this 27-year-old tattoo studio business is one of the more established operators in its trade area. A balanced mix of one-time projects and repeat engagements smooths revenue through the year and reduces seasonality risk. The current owner works a normal full-time schedule and focuses on quoting, scheduling, and customer relationships. Detailed financials, tax returns, and supporting schedules are available to qualified buyers after an NDA. Strong online reviews and word-of-mouth referrals drive a steady flow of new customers with minimal advertising spend. A capable manager runs daily operations, and the staff is expected to remain in place through a transition. Barriers to entry at this scale are meaningful, and the company's tenure gives it a durable advantage over newer entrants. Marketing spend is modest, leaving obvious headroom for a buyer who invests in digital advertising. The business operates on modern software for scheduling, invoicing, and customer management, so a new owner inherits clean data and repeatable processes. Under the same ownership since 1999, the company has weathered multiple economic cycles while maintaining profitability. Day-to-day operations are handled by the team, with the owner focused on oversight and growth. What began as a small operation in 1999 has grown steadily through referrals, repeat customers, and a reputation for doing the job right. The business generates dependable cash flow with margins at or above industry benchmarks. Demand is driven by non-discretionary need, making the business resilient in a range of economic conditions. Service offerings have been refined over the years to focus on the most profitable lines of work. The operation is efficient and lean, with overhead kept deliberately low relative to revenue. The business maintains an excellent reputation, reflected in its ratings across the major review platforms. The company ranks well in local search results and maintains an active presence on the major review platforms. The team is cross-trained across functions, so operations do not depend on any single employee. A qualified buyer can step into stable cash flow from day one.
Owner is scaling back for health-and-lifestyle reasons and will assist with a full transition.
Seller will provide 8 weeks of on-site training and transition support.
Operates from a 1,200 sq ft commercial space in a high-visibility location with ample parking.
Few direct competitors offer the same breadth of services in the immediate market.
Modeling Profitable Tattoo Studio Operating Since 1999 · $116K
Asking price is $116K. 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.
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