Established Dry Cleaning & Alterations Business | Bedford County
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The only dry cleaning business in Bedford County offering alteration services — a competitive advantage that has kept customers coming back for over 50 years. With three distinct revenue streams (dry cleaning, wash and fold, and alterations), this turnkey operation generates over $102,000 in annual revenue with a long-tenured staff already in place and ready to support a new owner from day one.
The business benefits from consistent year-round demand, with peak volume driven by the area's active horse show and equestrian community alongside strong holiday seasons. A new owner steps into an established customer base, proven operations, and a market position that no local competitor can match.
The seller is committed to training the new owner at no cost and has structured the deal to make entry accessible — with seller financing available and $91,000 in assets included in the asking price (FF&E, leasehold improvements, and inventory).
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a recession-resilient, community-rooted business with real barriers to competition and immediate cash flow from day one.
$109,000 | Bedford County, TN | Seller Financing Available
The business benefits from consistent year-round demand, with peak volume driven by the area's active horse show and equestrian community alongside strong holiday seasons. A new owner steps into an established customer base, proven operations, and a market position that no local competitor can match.
The seller is committed to training the new owner at no cost and has structured the deal to make entry accessible — with seller financing available and $91,000 in assets included in the asking price (FF&E, leasehold improvements, and inventory).
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a recession-resilient, community-rooted business with real barriers to competition and immediate cash flow from day one.
$109,000 | Bedford County, TN | Seller Financing Available
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 51
- Employees
- 2 (1 Full-time, 1 Contractor)
- Facilities & Assets
- Blue Ribbon Cleaners operates out of a commercial space in Tennessee. The facility is well-suited for dry cleaning operations and has served the business for approximately 50 years at its current location. The space is leased on a month-to-month basis. No special zoning requirements apply to the location.
FF&E Overview Three new washers, new light, new stacked dryer, new buck head for a press and new seam valves
FF&E General Condition Good Working Condition
- Market Outlook / Competition
- This business operates in a limited-competition environment with only one identified direct competitor in the local market. Critically, no other cleaner in the area offers alteration services, giving this business a distinct service advantage that drives customer loyalty and reduces price-based competition.
The business has maintained a stable and loyal customer base over five decades — a testament to the trust and reputation it has built in the community. Long-tenured staff further reinforces that consistency, providing buyers with continuity that a newer or less-established competitor cannot match.
The local horse show and equestrian community represents a captive, recurring customer segment that is not easily replicated. Serving this niche requires familiarity, reliability, and a track record — all of which this business has established over many years. - Opportunities for Growth
- This business has operated with minimal marketing — currently limited to a single social media platform — leaving significant untapped potential for a new owner to grow revenue without adding overhead.
Immediate opportunities include expanding the digital presence through a dedicated website, Google Business profile, and targeted local advertising to capture customers actively searching for dry cleaning and alteration services in the area. A simple customer loyalty or referral program could further strengthen retention among the existing base.
On the service side, the alterations offering — already a local differentiator — could be promoted more aggressively to drive higher-margin revenue. Adding pickup and delivery service is a low-cost enhancement that has proven effective for dry cleaners in similar markets and could open an entirely new customer segment.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,400
- Rent
- $1,600 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement and Health
- Transition Support
- 4 weeks of training
- Financing Options
- Owner Financing Amount $21,800.00 Owner Financing Interest 10%
Listing Info
- ID
- 2524496
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- 137
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