🎸 BELOVED ISLAND MUSIC STORE & TEACHING STUDIO — NOW PRICED TO MOVE AT $99,500

Listing ID: 1836
Price: $99,500 (plus inventory and FF&E at cost — estimated ~$50,000)
Total Investment: ~$149,500
Location: Wilmington Island / Coastal Savannah, GA
Industry: Retail / Music Education / Services
Listing Status: Price Improved — Motivated Seller
Cash Flow (SDE): ~$51,000 (2024) | 2025 trending toward $58,000–$60,000+
Total Sales: $249,653
FF&E: ~$10,000
Inventory: ~$40,000 (at cost)
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This One Already Hits All the Right Notes.

Imagine walking into work every morning surrounded by guitars, the sound of students learning their first chord, and a community that already knows your name. That's what you're buying here — not just a business, but a life worth living.

This is a profitable, long-established guitar-focused music store and private lesson studio located in one of Savannah's most desirable island communities. For well over a decade, this shop has been the trusted go-to for instruments, accessories, repairs, and private music instruction. It has loyal customers, real cash flow, proven vendors, and a location that genuinely cannot be replicated.

And now, it's priced under $100,000 — making it one of the most compelling owner-operator opportunities on the Georgia coast.
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Why This Price Is a Real Opportunity

The seller is motivated and the price has been intentionally set to create a clean, fast path to ownership. At $99,500 for the business, plus inventory and FF&E at cost, here's what you're actually getting:

• ✅ Over a decade of brand equity — the community already trusts this store
• ✅ $249,653 in annual revenue — real sales from real customers
• ✅ ~$51,000 SDE in 2024, trending toward $58,000–$60,000+ in 2025
• ✅ Established vendor relationships with recognized instrument brands
• ✅ A loyal, recurring student base for private lessons
• ✅ A favorable, affordable lease in a high-visibility island shopping center
• ✅ Everything in place to operate on Day One — no build-out, no waiting

Building this kind of trusted, community-rooted music business from scratch would likely take five or more years, significant capital, and a lot of luck. Here, the brand, the customers, and the cash flow are already working for you.
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The Location Is a Competitive Moat

Wilmington Island is not just an address — it's an advantage.

This tight-knit, higher-income coastal community sits just minutes from downtown Savannah's historic district and one of the most active tourism, retirement, and relocation corridors in the Southeast. The area consistently attracts:

• Young families looking for quality after-school activities
• Retirees and semi-retirees reconnecting with music
• New residents from across the country who are actively seeking local, trusted businesses
• Tourists discovering Savannah's rich musical culture

The store's position between residential neighborhoods, schools, and churches — with easy parking and strong visibility — gives it a natural community anchor role that a national chain or online retailer simply cannot fill.
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The Business: What You're Stepping Into

Retail Sales
A thoughtfully curated selection of guitars, amplifiers, accessories, strings, and supplies. Approximately $40,000 in fresh, in-demand inventory at cost transfers with the sale.

Private Lessons
An established, recurring lesson program with a loyal student roster. Lessons are a high-margin, low-overhead revenue stream that bring customers back week after week — building relationships and driving accessory sales simultaneously.

Repairs & Services
Guitar setup, repair, and maintenance services provide additional revenue and serve as a key differentiator from online retailers. Customers who trust you with their instrument become customers for life.

Intangibles Worth Real Money
• Established brand identity and community reputation built over 10+ years
• Online presence with room to grow
• Long-standing vendor relationships and favorable pricing
• Optional transition support from an owner with 28+ years of retail experience
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Facilities & Assets

• Facility: Attractive retail showroom plus private teaching studios
• Location: Well-positioned island shopping center — high visibility, easy access, ample parking
• Lease: Favorable, affordable terms — a genuine "location, location, location" asset
• FF&E: ~$10,000 in displays, fixtures, POS systems, lesson equipment, and shop tools
• Inventory: ~$40,000 at cost (instruments, guitars, amps, accessories, supplies)
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This Is the Right Business For You If...

🎸 You're a musician or music educator who wants to own your day, stay close to the art, and build something that lasts

👫 You're a couple looking for a community-centered business you can build together in a beautiful coastal setting

💼 You're an entrepreneur or investor who recognizes the value of specialty retail combined with recurring service income

🔄 You're a career changer who wants meaning, lifestyle, and a business that connects you to your community every single day

🏖️ You've always wanted to live and work near the water — without the chaos of a major metro — and you want work that feels like more than just a job
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The Growth Upside Is Real

This business is profitable and stable today. But for an engaged new owner, the upside is significant:

Expand the Lesson Program
Add teachers, add instruments (piano, voice, drums, strings), add group classes, kids' camps, and band programs. Every new student is recurring revenue.

Build Rental Income
Launch an instrument rental program targeting school band and orchestra students. Rental programs can generate steady monthly income with minimal overhead.

Grow Your Online Footprint
Expand e-commerce for accessories and local pickup. Offer hybrid and online lessons to reach students beyond the island. This store's online presence is ready to grow.

Host Community Events
Recitals, open-mic nights, clinics, and workshops build loyalty, generate press, and create new customer relationships. In a city like Savannah — a city that lives for music, art, and culture — events like these resonate deeply.

Improve Product Mix and Margins
Focus on higher-margin boutique brands, accessories, and exclusive lines. Expand repair and customization services. With low overhead, every incremental dollar goes further.
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Why Savannah? Why Now?

Savannah is not just a pretty postcard. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast, consistently ranked among the top destinations for tourism, relocation, and quality of life. The Port of Savannah is one of the busiest in the country, driving economic growth and population expansion. SCAD — the Savannah College of Art and Design — brings thousands of creative, culturally engaged students and faculty to the market every year.

Music is woven into the DNA of this city. From the bars and stages of River Street to the schools and churches of the islands, there is a deep, genuine culture of music appreciation here. An independent music store with roots, reputation, and real community ties is exactly the kind of business that thrives in this environment.

According to NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) and IBISWorld, independent music retailers who combine retail sales with lessons, repairs, and community engagement are the most resilient segment of the market. This business is built exactly on that model.
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A Note on Documentation

The seller operates this business with a hands-on, owner-managed approach. While formal QuickBooks-style P&L reports are limited, bank deposit records, payment processor reports (Square), and revenue summaries are available to qualified buyers under NDA. The price has been set to reflect this reality — giving buyers the confidence to move forward on the strength of what they can see and verify.

This is a cash-flow-positive business at a below-market price. The numbers work. The location works. The community works. Now it needs the right owner to take it to the next level.
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How to Learn More

A signed Confidentiality Agreement (NDA) is required to receive the business name, exact location, detailed financials, and lease information. This is standard practice and protects both you and the seller.

To get started, contact:

Dean Burnette
Managing Business Broker | Best Business Brokers (B3Brokers)
📞 (912) 247-3209
📧 dean@b3brokers.com
🌐 b3brokers.com

Members: Georgia Association of Business Brokers | Realtors Commercial Alliance | Georgia Association of Realtors | National Association of Realtors
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A signed Confidentiality Agreement is required for full business details, financials, and location disclosure.

Total Sales: $249,653

Cash Flow: $51,000

FFE: $10,000

Inventory: $40,000