Absentee-Owned Beauty Supply Store Chattanooga, TN Near $400K SDE

SBA Pre-Qualified Beauty Supply Store — Absentee-Owned, Chattanooga, TN SBA PRE-QUALIFIED: This business has been pre-qualified by an SBA lender for financing of up to approximately $1.17 million for an investor / absentee buyer and up to approximately $1.96 million for a qualified owner-operator buyer who intends to personally assume certain management responsibilities. Pre-qualification is based on the lender’s review of the business financial information provided and is not a guarantee of financing. Final loan approval, structure, equity injection, collateral requirements, and terms will depend on the individual buyer’s qualifications, creditworthiness, experience, available liquidity, and lender underwriting. A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, large-format beauty supply retailer in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The business is fully staffed and currently operates under a completely absentee-ownership model, with experienced management and employees handling the day-to-day operations. Purchase Price Business / Goodwill: $1,040,000 Inventory at Cost: Approximately $1,300,000 Total Asking Price Including Inventory: $2,100,000 The asking price includes approximately $1.3 million of inventory at cost, providing the buyer with a substantial inventory base at closing. Three-Year Financial Highlights | 2023–2025 Current Absentee-Owner Model Average Annual Gross Revenue: $3,053,836 Average Annual SDE: $385,075 The current owner does not participate in the daily operation of the business, allowing a buyer to acquire an established retail operation with an existing management and employee structure already in place. Owner-Operator / Family-Operated Opportunity For a qualified buyer who intends to personally operate the business and replace certain existing management functions, including approximately $154,900 in general manager compensation and benefits, the business offers the potential for significantly greater owner benefit. Average Annual Gross Revenue: $3,053,836 Average Adjusted Owner-Operator SDE: Approximately $539,975 SBA Financing Pre-Qualification: Up to approximately $1.96 million, subject to buyer and lender qualification This structure may be particularly attractive to an experienced beauty supply operator, retailer, or family-owned business seeking to maximize owner cash flow through active involvement. Business Overview The store serves an established Tennessee market and offers an extensive selection of beauty and personal-care merchandise, including: Hair-care products Wigs and hair extensions Cosmetics and accessories Professional beauty supplies General beauty and personal-care merchandise The acquisition includes approximately $1.3 million of inventory at cost, along with applicable furniture, fixtures and equipment, established vendor relationships, trained employees, operating infrastructure, and an existing customer base. Key Investment Highlights SBA pre-qualified up to approximately $1.17 million for an investor / absentee buyer SBA pre-qualified up to approximately $1.96 million for a qualified owner-operator $2.34 million asking price includes approximately $1.3 million of inventory at cost Completely absentee-owned operation Fully staffed with experienced employees and management More than $3 million in average annual revenue Approximately $385,000 average annual absentee-owner SDE Approximately $540,000 average adjusted owner-operator SDE Significant inventory included in the transaction Established vendor relationships and customer base Turnkey operating infrastructure Opportunity for an owner-operator to increase cash flow by assuming management responsibilities Seller willing to provide reasonable transition assistance Ideal Buyer This opportunity may be particularly attractive to: Investors seeking an established absentee-operated retail business Experienced beauty supply operators Owner-operators seeking greater potential cash flow Family-owned retail businesses Regional or multi-location beauty supply operators seeking expansion Buyer Qualification & Confidentiality Prospective buyers must provide a minimum of $700,000 in verifiable proof of funds or appropriate financing / pre-approval documentation demonstrating the financial ability to complete a transaction of approximately $2.3 million or greater. The business name, exact location, detailed financial information, SBA pre-qualification information, and other confidential materials will be provided to qualified prospective buyers following execution of a confidentiality agreement and verification of financial capability. All financial information, including revenue, SDE, adjustments, inventory values, and owner-operator projections, is based on information provided by the seller and/or business records made available for review. Prospective buyers should independently verify all information during their own due diligence.