Description of the business for sale
Airstream of Chicago is an award winning dealer that was named North Americas new dealer of the year in 2007 It was started in May of 2006 as a US Adventure RV www.usadventurerv.com. satellite store focusing on selling and servicing the industries most upscale products. In a little over twelve months from startup 61 units were sold totaling over 3 million dollars in revenue with a gross profit of just over $629,000. The seller believes the business would benefit greatly if it was located in close proximity or in conjunction with an auto retailer. The synergy would be great as many sales are made to customers that are auto enthusiasts and have a passion to own and experience the best life has to offer. The business is located in a modest stand alone location in an industrial area in Bolingbrook, IL. Facilities required to accommodate this business would be a 3000 to 4000 square foot building on approximately a half acre lot. This would allow space for stocking 15 to 20 units with an approximate wholesale value of $700,000.00. Airstream of Chicago employs three full time individuals who are well trained, professional, loyal, and have the skill sets to build rapport with customers and build business.
Support / Training provided by seller
The seller will provide the resources for adequate sales, service, and management training to the purchasing party to assure a smooth and amicable transition. Our overall intent would be to provide the purchaser a turn key operation.
COMPETITION: Airstream has earned a reputation as one of the industry s finest manufacturers making this a unique opportunity to own and operate a nationally branded and highly respected franchise with an exclusive territory covering all of the Illinois Chicago land counties except the Wisconsin border counties. A buyer that can see the value and potential to run and grow this fine business can acquire the business for a very low and attractive price. The seller will give this a reasonable chance to sell before the seller embarks on a mission to relocate it
Description of the facilities
The business was destroyed by fire in May of 2007 and quickly re-established temporary operations. The business has since been operating out of a temporary facility. The business should be relocated to a new permanent location in order to realize its potential. Consequently the seller has decided to offer the business for sale to allow him more time to focus on their main RV operations in Eastern Iowa.
GROWTH: In a little over twelve months from startup 61 units were sold totaling over 3 million dollars in revenue with a gross profit of just over $629,000.
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
•Inventory: $10,000
•FF&E: $20,000
REASONS FOR SELLING: Seller has other business out of State