Turnkey Fishing And Tackle Retailer With Limited Competition

Location

Located in Stony Plain, Alberta, the business is situated in an established commercial centre with convenient customer parking and easy access from major regional routes. Neighbouring businesses generate regular traffic and contribute to organic discovery of the store. The location serves Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Parkland County and the surrounding Tri-Region, while also attracting customers from Central Alberta and other parts of the province. The parking area can accommodate customers towing boat trailers, with pull-through access generally available during less congested periods.

Employees

Owner operated, no current seasonal employee

Lease Terms

Current premises are held under a five-year lease ending September 30, 2027, with two additional five-year renewal options. Current rent is $2,940 per month including GST. Lease assignment to a purchaser is subject to landlord approval and the applicable transfer process. The lease permits retail activities related to fishing, hunting, boating and outdoor activities, providing flexibility for future expansion.

Real Estate

Lease

Trading Hours

Wed–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm; Sat 7:00am–4:00pm; Sun 7:00am–2:00pm; Mon–Tue closed.

Leasehold Rent

$35,280 (CAD) per annum

Management Type

This business is owner operated.

Planning Consent

Existing commercial retail premises. No specific additional planning consent associated with the business sale

Premises Details

The business operates from an approximately 1,200 sq. ft. commercial unit featuring an inviting, professionally designed showroom with distinctive nature-meets-industrial finishes, custom fixtures, organized product displays and a dedicated sales/POS area. Multifunctional display and storage fixtures provide substantial overstock capacity while keeping inventory organized, accessible and close at hand. Approximately 60% of the premises is currently used for retail showroom and product display, leaving additional space for a new owner to expand the retail area within the existing premises. Dedicated live and frozen bait areas are incorporated into the layout. The existing design and fixtures allow a purchaser to continue operations immediately while retaining flexibility to reconfigure or expand the space as the business grows.

Years Established

4

Support & Training

The owners are committed to providing comprehensive transition support for an agreed-upon period to help ensure continuity with customers, suppliers and day-to-day operations. Training can include POS and Shopify systems, e-commerce order processing, supplier relationships and ordering, inventory procedures, licensing services, Canadian Vendor Program administration, marketing and digital systems, and general store operations. The scope and duration of transition support will be mutually agreed upon as part of the sale and tailored to the purchaser’s experience and needs.

Expansion Potential

Significant opportunities remain for a new owner to build on the business’s established foundation. Considerable work has already been invested in SEO and organic online visibility, while growth to date has been achieved with minimal investment in paid advertising. Opportunities remain to further expand organic discovery, digital and social media marketing, email marketing, online and regional sales, product selection and overall market reach. The active Shopify e-commerce store provides an established platform for further growth across Canada, the United States and international markets. Shopify Collective provides additional opportunities to expand product selection and online sales without the traditional need to purchase and hold all associated inventory. The business currently carries approximately $22,000 in vendor-owned merchandise at retail value, already displayed and available for sale in-store through its growing commission-based Canadian Vendor Program. This expands the store’s product selection without requiring the business to purchase the inventory upfront. Additional opportunities include expanding Canadian-made and specialty international products, brands and product categories. Existing hunting and fishing licensing services and camping-pass customers broaden the business’s customer reach and create opportunities to capture additional outdoor-recreation spending through expansion into complementary products and services. Available floor space also allows for additional retail expansion within the existing premises. Partnerships, events, workshops and other complementary revenue streams provide further opportunities. An existing live business plan containing additional future projects and expansion ideas is included for the new owner.

Size In Square Feet

1200 sqft

Competition / Market

Stony Tackle Shack occupies a distinctive niche as the only dedicated fishing and tackle retailer serving the Tri-Region and one of the few dedicated tackle shops in Alberta. While fishing products are available through big-box and online retailers, the business differentiates itself through personalized, knowledgeable service and a carefully curated selection of Canadian and specialty international products not typically available through larger retailers. A growing selection is sourced directly from Canadian makers, independent producers and small businesses, providing access to distinctive products while reducing traditional distribution layers and costs. This Canadian-focused positioning and the growing Canadian Vendor Program align naturally with the strong nation-wide Shop Canadian and Support Local movement. The store is also one of only four local hunting and fishing licence issuers and provides additional licensing services and camping passes. Convenient access, knowledgeable service and strong word-of-mouth referrals make these services an effective customer-acquisition channel, introducing hunters, campers and other outdoor enthusiasts to the business while creating opportunities for additional sales and repeat customers.

Inventory / Stock Value

$25,900 (CAD)

Reason for Selling

Unforeseen personal and family circumstances require us to relocate.