Dive Shop In Mexican Caribbean For Sale

Business description

Established (15 years) PADI PIRA Dive center in the Mayan Riviera. 2 boats, all gear. Two year lease at one of the oldest, best established resorts in the area. Turnkey business will begin making you money from day 1. Annual gross sales over 250k, profit margin 30-35%. Dive center, all equipment and take over the business with all permits AND your own Dive Travel Agency to book divers into your shop. This is a perfect fit for a semi retired couple or retired dive enthusiast.

Property information

Real Estate:

Lease

Lease terms:

Two year renewable. Last renewed Jan 1 2008.

Living accommodation:

We have a 2 bedroom 2 bath Mexican style home on a large lot that we would consider leasing on a three year renewable lease.

Location:

In oldest hotel in town. Walking park next to shop lots of traffic. Shop is located on the corner of one hotel and another hotel is directly across the walk.

Size in square feet:

1200 sq feet

Other information

Expansion potential:

Unlimited expansion opportunity. Several local area hotels have asked that we contract to put dive shops in their locales. Great chance for someone who has more drive and desire to expand than I.

Competition / Market:

There are a couple of other "dive shops" in the area but no real competition.

Support & training:

We will fully train the new owner to use the existing Point of Sale software and all our book keeping methods, training of routes for all 32 dive sites. We will also train the new owner to use our marketing system. Computer and printer software and security software.

Reasons for selling:

Retirement Ill health

Trading hours:

8 am to 4 pm

Financing available:

10% simple interest for 60 months with 50% down payment non refundable

Furniture / Fixtures value:

$20,000 (included in the asking price)

Inventory / Stock value:

$45,000 (included in the asking price)

Website:

www.wetset.com/WS4sale.html