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Iconic CO Music Store w/55-Year Legacy & $410K SDE

Fort Collins, CO, USA
Listed 171 days ago

Where the Music Never Ends – Established, Profitable, and Community-Driven An extraordinary opportunity to acquire one of Colorado’s most iconic and enduring music businesses—a 55-year legacy brand deeply embedded in the music and arts community. This is not just a retail store—it’s a full-service music ecosystem with diversified revenue, recurring income streams, and a reputation that has attracted both local musicians and nationally recognized artists. Business Overview Established: 1971 Location: Northern Front Range, CO Ownership: Single owner-operated business Facility: ~2,900 sq ft retail + studios + repair space Lease: Through March 2027 (favorable transition timing) The areas longest-running music store, offering: • New, used & consignment instrument sales • Band & orchestra rentals (recurring revenue) • Lessons, repairs, and studio space (immediate growth opportunity) Financial Snapshot Revenue (2-Year Avg): ~$1.32M SDE (2-Year Avg): ~$410K Gross Margins: ~58%+ Revenue Streams Retail & Consignment Sales: ~58% Band & Orchestra Rentals: ~40% (recurring, seasonal spike) Other (lessons, space rental, services): ~2% Strong mix of transactional + recurring income Assets Included Total Inventory & FF&E: ~$800K+ (includes rental fleet) Established vendor relationships Long-standing school district partnerships Recognized brand & goodwill What Makes This Business Special • 55-year legacy brand with deep community roots • Only true full-service music shop in the area • Strong reputation: friendly, knowledgeable, low-pressure environment • Long-term school rental relationships (35+ years) • Destination retail + loyal repeat customer base Growth Opportunities • Expand school rental programs into new districts • Scale underutilized lesson studios (high-margin recurring revenue) • Grow e-commerce and online rentals • Expand adjacent space (currently available) • Increase customer follow-up and retention systems Team & Operations Manager-run with experienced staff Owner works ~30 hours/week Key team members expected to remain Documented systems and transition plan in place Ideal Buyer • Music-focused owner-operator • Values culture, community, and legacy • Growth-oriented with business acumen • Interested in building on an already strong foundation Not Looking for • Private equity or institutional buyers • Unnecessary M&A processes, excessive costs, or prolonged timelines • Buyers without experience leading teams or owning/operating a business • Impersonal, corporate-style acquirers • Canned acquisition models that rely on seller financing as a primary requirement • Engagement with unlicensed buyer brokers or non-principal intermediaries Deal Structure Structured as a no-cash, no-debt asset sale. Seeking a private, experienced buyer (non-PE, non-M&A) passionate about the music and arts sector and committed to preserving the company’s culture and legacy. Reason for Sale Ownership is transitioning to pursue other personal interests. The business is well-positioned for continued growth under new leadership. Next Steps Interested in learning more? Qualified buyers are invited to connect for an introductory call to discuss background, fit, and the opportunity in greater detail. A Rare Opportunity Businesses like this don’t come around often—a profitable, community-rooted, lifestyle + income business with real upside.

Buyer Fee?

Yes

Franchise?

No

Real Estate?

No

Relocatable?

Yes

Principals Only?

Yes

Willing To Co-broke?

No

Management Will Stay?

Yes

Represented By Broker?

Yes

Financials

Asking Price
$1.4M
RevenueMost Recent Year
$1.3M
Earnings (SDE)Last Reported
$410K
Assets Value
Undisclosed
Seller Financing
Not available

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