35+ Years in Business, $600K in Sales, 9% YoY Growth
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35+ Years in Business, $600K in Sales, 9% YoY Growth

Loyal Niche Customer Base with Built-In Repeat Business

IndustryOther Retail
Established1988
LocationLehigh County, PA
Employees3

Business Information

Highlights

  • 35+ Years in Operation
  • $602,756 Gross Sales
  • $94,449 SDE
  • $250,000 Inventory (Not Included)
  • $20,000 FF&E Included
  • $3,284/month Lease for 2,600 sq ft
  • Turnkey Retail Operation with Loyal Customer Base
Acquire a thriving, faith-based specialty retail business with over three decades of continuous operation and a deeply loyal, repeat customer base. Operating from a 2,600 sq. ft. retail space, the business generates half its revenue from core Christian book sales and the other half from complementary inspirational gifts and specialty items. High-Margin Customization: In-house embossing and engraving for Bibles, gifts, and church supplies drives high average transaction values. Established Audience: Strong local footprint backed by active email marketing and recurring print campaigns. Turnkey Assets: Includes $[hidden] in clean inventory and $[hidden] in FF&E for a seamless ownership transition. Growth Potential: Massive upside for a faith-driven entrepreneur to expand into e-commerce, church partnerships, and community events. Since 2020 the business has seen a 7 to 10% YoY increase in topline revenue. Safe, stable, and deeply rooted, this is a rare opportunity to step into a profitable retail operation that serves a higher purpose. Disclaimer: Unbroker LLC does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided in this listing, as it is supplied directly by the seller. Prospective buyers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own due diligence. Any real estate represented as part of this transaction is sold directly by the business or property owner and not by Unbroker LLC.
Owners are ready to retire.
The business operates from a 2,600-square-foot leased retail space with a monthly rent of $[hidden] providing an efficient layout for merchandising, customer flow, and daily operations. Included in the sale is approximately $[hidden] in furniture, fixtures, and equipment, along with in-house customization equipment for engraving and embossing. Inventory, valued at approximately $[hidden] is available for purchase separately and is not included in the asking price.
Seller will provide appropriate training and support as mutually agreed upon by both parties to ensure a successful transition.
The store holds a unique geographic advantage as the only brick-and-mortar Christian bookstore within more than 50 miles, while serving both Catholic and Protestant communities with books, gifts, and church supplies. This immense local footprint is competitive against online giants due to specialized in-store customization services and deep community ties. Furthermore, the business is successfully scaling beyond its physical market, with its e-commerce channel delivering impressive 15% to 20% year-over-year (YoY) growth, offering a rare combination of a protected local market and proven digital expansion.
This business offers immense, untapped scaling potential. Currently operates with zero active online marketing. A faith-driven entrepreneur can increase revenue by launching a high-focus e-commerce platform to sell books and custom gifts nationally. While locally, the 2,600 sq. ft. space is primed to become a community hub by adding a in-store coffee shop and hosting experiential events like Christian author signings. New ownership can also easily scale by initiating targeted SEO/social ads and forming bulk supply partnerships with regional churches.

Additional Details

FF&E
$20,000 (Included)
Inventory
$250,000 (Not included)
Real Estate
$3,284 (Not included)

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