Absentee-Owned Discount Liquidation Business - SBA Pre-Qualified
Retail Businesses for Sale
- Primary Category: Clothing & Accessory Stores for Sale
This cash-flowing, discount and liquidation retail operation is now available for sale in a solid North Carolina market near Charlotte NC. This opportunity has already been pre-qualified with an SBA lender, positioning it for a faster close with the right buyer.
The flagship store is a full-scale discount liquidation business carrying a broad mix of name-brand, deeply discounted merchandise — health & beauty, toys, clothing, electronics, groceries, furniture, and more — drawing an estimated 10,000+ shoppers a month. A second location operates as a home-improvement-style liquidator, moving discounted tools, appliances, flooring, and building supplies. A third site which is a dedicated overflow warehouse supports seasonal inventory for both stores, keeping the sales floor constantly turning over fresh product.
Average revenue across the past two years was $1.27M, with Seller's Discretionary Earnings of roughly $199,500 for a business that runs on a largely absentee ownership model, with a capable on-site manager and staff handling day-to-day operations. Inventory is included ($175k value) along with FF&E and a company wrapped 16-18ft box freight truck. The FF&E features a $25,000 state of the art security system.
Two things set this business apart from a typical discount retailer:
• A disciplined, pricing model. Every item is discounted 30%–75% off from the benchmark a "no gimmicks" pricing system (backed by a $25K remote security camera setup) that's a core piece of the brand's trust with customers, and one the current owners are prepared to teach a buyer in full.
• Deep, longstanding closeout and salvage supplier relationships that are difficult for a new entrant to replicate — the real engine behind the daily inventory turn, and a key part of the training the sellers will provide.
The sellers are retiring and are willing to remain on board for up to three months (with flexibility to extend for a longer transition) to train a buyer on the pricing system, supplier relationships, and day-to-day operations.
Highlights:
• SBA pre-qualified — financeable, fast-track path to close
• Two-store + a warehouse footprint with strong, established customer traffic
• ~$1.27M average revenue / ~$199,500 + SDE (2024–2025)
• $175,000 inventory value (included in purchase price) + FFE as well as a 16-18ft truck
• Rare below-market lease locked through 2036 with lifetime renewal
• Well established and coveted pricing model
• Established closeout/salvage supplier network — a genuine barrier to entry
• Absentee-ownership model with capable on-site management in place
• Extended owner training and transition support
Before any more information can be shared, buyers must provide a Confidentiality Agreement and other information showing they may be a right fit and financially qualified to purchase. Listing Broker is Tony Pearl 980-290-9000, [email protected]
Financial Information
- $850,000 Asking Price
- $199,500 Cash Flow
- $1,270,000 Gross Revenue
- Negotiable Down Payment
- Yes Financing
- On request Adjusted EBITDA
Business Location
- City: Charlotte
- State: North Carolina
Financing Comments
- Seller will consider some financing for a qualified buyer
Reason for Sale
- Retirement
Detailed information
- Year Established: 2019
- Home Based: No
- Franchise: No
- Relocatable: No
- Lender Prequalified: No
- SBA Prequalified: Yes
- Full-Time Employees: 14
- Part-Time Employees: N/A
- Contractors: N/A
- Owner Worked Hours/w: N/A
- Inventory Included: Yes
- Inventory Value: $175,000
- Monthly Rent: $2,000
- Real Estate Available: Yes
- Real Estate Included: No
- Real Estate Value: N/A
- Building Size: 15000
- FF&E Included?: Yes
- FF&E Value: On request
Training/Support
- Seller will negotiate a transition period
Real Estate Description
- The real estate terms are also unusually strong: the main store sits on roughly 15,000 sq. ft. with a loading dock and parking for 50+ vehicles, on a lease running through 2036 with a lifetime renewal option — at just $2,000/month. Rent this favorable, locked in this long, is rare in today's market and represents a real, ongoing cost advantage for a buyer.
Business Listed by
Bill Law
Sunbelt of CharlotteContact Business Broker
"*" indicates required fields