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$347K Avg Rev Semi-Absentee Boutique | Hill Country Tourist Town
Hays County, Texas, United States
Asking Price$150k
Revenue$256k
EBITDA-
Cash Flow$97k
Description
7-year established lifestyle boutique in prime Hill Country tourist destination between Austin (45 min) and San Antonio (60 min). Five-year average revenue of ~$347,000 with current T12M at $256K — below average due to regional flooding that disrupted summer tourism, weather interruptions, and economic conditions. No paid digital advertising has ever been deployed.
Owner operates 12 hours/week on buying and merchandising. Two trained employees handle all daily operations. Asking price of $150,000 includes ~$85,000 in inventory and fixtures — buyer pays ~$65,000 for the operating business itself.
AT A GLANCE:
- 5-Year Avg Revenue: ~$347,000
- 2025 Revenue: $255,963 (T12M)
- SDE: $96,768 (37.8% margin)
- Owner Time: 12 hrs/week
- Asking: $150,000 (0.43x avg revenue | 1.55x SDE)
- Staff: 2 part-time employees (4-yr and 1-yr tenure)
- Lease: Through Feb 2028 with renewal options
- Paid Digital Advertising: $0 — never deployed
TRANSITION PRICING BELOW 5-YEAR AVERAGE
$150,000 = 0.43x average revenue, 1.55x SDE — well below typical retail valuations of 2.0–4.0x SDE. ~$85,000 in tangible assets included.
PRIME LOCATION
Free-standing building on town square. Year-round tourism traffic. 10,430+ customer base. Lease secured through 2028.
PRODUCT BREADTH NO COMPETITOR MATCHES
Women's/men's/children's fashion | designer jewelry | home décor | premium personal care | specialty foods | gifts | artisan products — all under one roof.
5 EXCLUSIVE VENDOR TERRITORIES
Zip-code protected lines no local competitor can carry: Lollia, Commonwealth Soaps, Creative Energy Candles, Sorrelli Jewelry, Noble Mics. All transferable.
REVENUE HISTORY:
2021: $350K | 2022: $386K | 2023: $320K | 2024: $425K | 2025: $256K
5-Year Average: ~$347K. 2025 decline: documented external factors. Infrastructure fully intact.
UNTAPPED GROWTH:
No paid digital advertising has ever been deployed — this is the largest growth lever. Additional: e-commerce optimization (1,000 monthly visitors, <1% conversion), email marketing to 10,430 customers, extended evening hours during peak season.
IDEAL BUYER:
Semi-absentee investor | fashion entrepreneur | e-commerce operator adding physical channel | boutique owner expanding to Hill Country. No prior retail ownership required — staff, systems, vendors established. Up to 12 months owner training included.
INCLUDED: All inventory/fixtures (~$85K) | Square POS | QuickBooks | Customer database | 5 exclusive vendor agreements | Website/domain | Social media | Trade names | All operational materials
FINANCING: Options available for qualified buyers.
Qualified buyers: Submit NDA to receive the full Confidential Business Review.
Drew Whelchel | AZUL Business Advisory LLC | 210-301-1174 | [email protected]
Real Estate
Rent is $7,500 per month
Building Size: 2500 sq. ft.Inventory
Included in Asking Price
Business is
Absentee Owner
Relocatable
Number of EmployeesPart-Time: 2
Year Established
2017
Reason Selling
Owner has successfully built and expanded business over 7+ years and is now ready to pursue other ventures. After establishing proven multi-location operational model and strong brand presence, seller is transitioning focus to other business and personal interests. This represents excellent opportunity for buyer to acquire established, profitable operation with significant growth potential.
Facilities & Assets
High-traffic retail space in Hill Country tourist district with excellent visibility and parking. Lease through Feb 2028 with renewal options, assignable with landlord approval.
INCLUDED ASSETS: Complete inventory (at cost), all FF&E (8 years old, good condition), Square POS system, QuickBooks accounting, customer database, 5 exclusive vendor contracts with zip-code protection, website/domain, social media accounts (Facebook/Instagram), brand/trade name, operating manuals, holiday displays, signage, mannequins. Comprehensive asset list provided post-NDA.
Support & Training
Seller provides full training: vendor introductions, operational systems, inventory/merchandising strategies, POS and accounting software, marketing approaches. Given minimal owner involvement (12 hrs/week), transition is straightforward with most knowledge already systematized. Seller willing to consult post-closing. Training period and consulting terms negotiable.
Market & Competition
Hill Country retail benefits from year-round tourist traffic (Austin/San Antonio proximity) plus affluent local demographic. Market includes 6-8 boutique competitors but none match this business's product breadth.
KEY DIFFERENTIATORS: Only boutique offering women's + men's + kids + jewelry + home goods under one roof. Competitors specialize (women's-only, jewelry-only, gifts-only). This business holds exclusive territories on 5 premium vendor lines. 7-year track record proves resilience. Zero competitors have comparable online presence.
Growth Opportunities
IMMEDIATE (Low-Cost): E-commerce marketing (currently $0 ad spend), email campaigns to existing database, extend Thurs-Sat evening hours peak season, Instagram influencer partnerships.
MEDIUM-TERM: Corporate gifting programs (Austin/SA market), event partnerships (wineries/wedding venues), subscription gift boxes, pop-up presence at festivals/markets, private shopping events.
EXPANSION: Second Hill Country location (model proven), wholesale channel to hotels/B&Bs. Current $0 marketing spend = untapped for growth-oriented buyer.
Financing Options
Seller financing is available.On a case by case basis for well qualified buyers.
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Asking Price$150k
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