Established Fireplace & Hearth Retailer | Central Maryland | 30+ Years in Operation

Price: $449,000

Location: Central Maryland

Industry: Retail

Listing ID: 07242026-MS

FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT

Asking Price: $449,000
Annual Revenue: $646,500
Annual Cash Flow: $145,000
Inventory at Cost: $250,000, to be confirmed and sold separately
FF&E: $20,000, to be confirmed and sold separately
Monthly Rent: $3,700
Business Size: 3,700 square feet
Year Established: 1993

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established specialty fireplace, stove, and hearth retailer serving homeowners and contractors throughout Central Maryland and the broader Mid-Atlantic region.

Operating continuously since 1993, the business has developed a strong regional reputation for fireplaces, stoves, inserts, grills, mantels, accessories, and complete installation services. Its long operating history, established supplier relationships, experienced installation capabilities, and showroom-based sales model provide a solid foundation for continued ownership and growth.

The business operates from an approximately 3,700-square-foot showroom, office, and warehouse facility.

In addition to product sales, the company coordinates complete installation projects, including framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, tile, and finish work. This end-to-end service model differentiates the business from retailers that sell products but refer installation work to outside providers.

KEY INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• More than 30 years of continuous operation and regional brand recognition
• Approximately $646,500 in annual revenue and $145,000 in annual cash flow
• Specialty showroom in an established Central Maryland location
• Diverse product offering across gas, wood, pellet, and electric fireplaces and stoves
• Additional revenue from grills, mantels, fireplace doors, accessories, parts, service, and installation
• Territory-exclusive relationships covering many major product lines
• Manufacturer referral relationships that generate qualified customer leads
• Complete project support from product selection through installation
• Recurring service, maintenance, parts, and warranty-related revenue
• Lean operating structure with one full-time employee in addition to the owner
• MHIC and NFI credentials supporting installation and industry credibility
• Owner retirement creates a genuine succession opportunity

The business benefits from manufacturer referrals, showroom traffic, organic inquiries, and longstanding recognition within the local market. Its revenue model combines retail sales with installation, service, parts, and warranty support.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

The company offers a broad selection of specialty hearth and outdoor living products, including:
• Gas fireplaces and inserts
• Wood stoves and wood-burning inserts
• Pellet stoves and inserts
• Electric fireplaces
• Grills and outdoor hearth products
• Mantels and fireplace surrounds
• Glass fireplace doors and enclosures
• Screens, grates, parts, and accessories
• Certified installation and project coordination
• Maintenance, service, parts sourcing, and warranty support

Cash Flow: $145,000

Reason for Sale:

Retirement

Training & Support:

The owner is selling the business in preparation for retirement and is committed to supporting an orderly transition.

Potential Growth:

The business presents several practical avenues for expansion under new ownership.

A buyer could increase marketing activity, strengthen digital lead generation, expand contractor and builder relationships, introduce online or appointment-based sales tools, and extend showroom hours.

Strategic buyers may also benefit from integrating the operation with an existing HVAC, chimney service, home improvement, hardware, or specialty retail business. These buyers could add a complementary product category, generate installation revenue, and cross-sell the company’s products to an established customer base.

The showroom, manufacturer relationships, service capabilities, and regional reputation provide a platform that would be difficult and time-consuming to recreate from the ground up.