Description of the business for sale
Seller is a grower/retailer of annuals and perennials, herbs, grasses, groundcovers and vegetable plants. It is a destination retail greenhouse drawing gardeners from surrounding 75 miles. More than 900 varieties of annuals, herbs, and vegetable plants and over 700 varieties of perennials, ornamental grasses, vines, and groundcovers. Plants are displayed so that it is easy for gardeners to locate the varieties they need. Seller has developed a reputation for creating beautiful container gardens and mixed planters and hanging baskets. They strive to help the home gardener select the right plants to fill their needs and also have a custom potting service.
GROWTH: Seller believes that the display gardens should be expanded and developed and they should be designed so that they can be changed quickly and often to encourage interest and multiple visits. When busload of gardeners visits the Garden Center, they usually make purchases of $1200 to $2500. An effort to promote tours, working with tourism bureaus and travel brokers is a win-win situation since it such a popular venue with those tour operators who have tried it.
COMPETITION: Competion is very limited. Nearby big box stores and Grocers offer limited varieties and selections. Seller is a destination garden center.
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
•Financing: seller financing possible
•Inventory: $14,000
•FF&E: $305,390
•Real Estate$365,300
REASONS FOR SELLING: Retirement
Support / Training provided by seller
Seller will train as needed. Key manager is would welcome opportunity to remain. Seller has purchased retirement property in area and would work for buyer on a part time basis if requested.
Description of the facilities
Seller is a grower/retailer of annuals and perennials, herbs, grasses, groundcovers and vegetable plants. It is a destination retail greenhouse. Business property, and personal residence is for sale.