Listing Number: 86808-577237
Description
Transworld Business Advisors of the Coachella Valley, DRE#02120938 is proud to present a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving online internet eCommerce animal care & pet supply business with a brick and mortar physical retail location as it's anchor.
This business has been pre-approved for SBA financing, and the seller is willing to offer a small amount of seller financing to qualified buyers. Financial details will be provided upon receipt of proof of funds.
This well-established retailer with a 30-year legacy in Southern California offers a diverse range of high-quality products for animals and pets with both an in-store location and robust e-commerce channels.
In late 2021, the business was sold to a new buyer who unfortunately lacked the necessary experience and strategic vision to make the venture successful. Their tenure was marked by poor inventory decisions and operational missteps, which led to a significant decline in performance and financial health.
Recognizing the adverse impact, the original owner regained control of the business on July 2, 2022, successfully initiating a comprehensive recovery and rebuilding process. This period of mismanagement highlighted the resilience and potential of this business, as evidenced by its impressive turnaround and current financial standing.
This recovery phase culminated in an invitation to participate in the Amazon Prime Growth Program in 2023, underlining the business's renewed success.
Key Highlights Include:
- 2023 annual revenue exceeding $3 million net sales from one channel alone
- Over $200k in annual seller discretionary earnings (SDE) for 2023
- Top-ranked Amazon Seller status driving higher visibility and conversions
- Exclusive access to Amazon's SAS Core program for premium seller support
- Diverse product range with $318k inventory included in purchase price
- Long-term relationships with top industry suppliers to help ensure product availability
- Strong barriers to entry protecting against under-capitalized competitors
- 30+ years of brand recognition creating solid foundation for future growth
- Loyal customer base with excellent reputation & high customer satisfaction
- Customized, scalable system for listing, order processing, and shipping
- 4,000 sq ft space serving as retail store, warehouse & shipping center
- Efficient operations managed by 7 dedicated full-time employees
- Growth opportunities in product lines and geographic expansion
This successful 30+ year-old business has established itself as a leader in a niche e-commerce market for animal care & pet supplies. It competes based on quality and quantity of products at competitive prices, responsiveness to customer service requests, and an excellent reputation.
Strong supplier relationships have yielded category-leading products, with the owner serving as a U.S. brand manager for a key supplier. This position helps ensures product access, market insights, and cements the business's industry standing.
The company operates a comprehensive turnkey business from its 4,000 sq ft brick-and-mortar location, which serves as a retail store, warehouse, and fulfillment center. This fully integrated operation handles all aspects of the business, including receiving, stowing, picking, packing, shipping, RMA, customer service, and accounting.
To streamline operations, the business utilizes a customized and scalable system that automates key processes. This includes product listing uploads and updates, order downloads, shipping label generation, and tracking uploads. This efficient platform helps ensure smooth management of the entire e-commerce workflow, from inventory to customer fulfillment.
The current owner, looking towards retirement, has built a resilient business model that has overcome challenges and continues to grow. This operation presents an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneur to step into an established business with significant potential for further expansion in the thriving animal care & pet supply industry.
Don't miss this chance to own a profitable, well-respected e-commerce business with strong fundamentals and room for growth. With consistent annual revenue exceeding $3 million, participation in Amazon's exclusive SAS Core program, and a resilient business model built by the current owner, this operation offers a solid foundation for future success and significant potential for further expansion in the thriving animal care & pet supply industry.
Contact us today to learn more about this exceptional investment opportunity.
Listing Details
- Price: $700,000
- Down Payment: $700,000
- Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $201,204
- Total Sales: $3,353,437
- Location: San Bernardino County, California
- Inventory: $318,000
- FF&E: $40,000
- Employees: 7
- Year Established: 1994
- Reason for Selling: Retirement
- Category: Internet Related,Animals/Pets
