Established Merle Norman Cosmetics Skincare Studio - Katy, Texas
50+ Year Business | Established Location | Loyal Customer Base | Inventory Included
Seller Financing Available
ASKING PRICE: $149,000
- Includes Approximately $44,000 of Inventory at Cost
- Seller Financing Available to Qualified Buyers
Business Description
A Rare Opportunity to Continue a 50-Year Legacy
Established in 1975, this profitable, turnkey Merle Norman Cosmetics studio offers a qualified and motivated buyer the opportunity to build upon an established brand, loyal customer base and decades of goodwill.
- 50+ Years of Business History – Serving generations of loyal customers since 1975.
- Established & Proven Location – A tenant in a popular Katy lifestyle center since the center opened in 2007, with current earnings reflecting existing occupancy costs.
- Assignable Lease Through January 2029 – Provides operational continuity and ample time for a new owner to evaluate options that support the business’s longer-term sustainability and continued success.
- Loyal, Established Customer Base – Decades of repeat customers and local goodwill provide a strong foundation for continued revenue and growth.
- Turnkey Operation – Established operations, trained staff, inventory and seller transition support provide for a smooth ownership transition with minimal disruption to ongoing business operations.
- Significant Growth & Expansion Potential – An engaged, visionary owner can leverage the established customer base and 50-year business foundation to expand skincare and esthetic services, introduce additional non-Merle Norman product offerings, and enhance digital marketing, creating multiple avenues for future revenue growth
Financial Highlights
- Approximately $75,000 Average SDE (2023–2026 Pro Forma)
- $149,000 Asking Price Including Approximately $44,000 Inventory
- SDE earnings reflect all existing shopping center occupancy costs.
- Established revenue and cash-flow history
- No ongoing Merle Norman franchise royalties or franchise fees
- Seller financing up to $50,000 available to qualified buyers
- Detailed financial information is available to qualified buyers following execution of a confidentiality agreement.
Products & Services
The studio offers Merle Norman cosmetics and skincare products, facial services that support product sales, and additional merchandise, including:
- Cosmetics and skincare
- Ear piercing
- Accessories
- Facials and related beauty services
Ear piercing represents an established, high-margin revenue stream.
Location & Lease
The business operates from approximately 1,161 square feet in a popular Katy lifestyle center and has been a tenant there since the center opened in 2007.
The current lease extends through January 2029 and is assignable to a qualified buyer subject to landlord approval.
Employees & Operations
The business operates with experienced part-time staff and established operating procedures, allowing a new owner to step into an operating business with continuity from day one.
Growth Opportunities
An engaged owner can build upon the studio’s established foundation to pursue additional revenue and expansion opportunities.
Training & Transition
Merle Norman provides mandatory new-owner training. Seller will also provide transition and orientation support to help facilitate an orderly ownership transfer.
Reason for Sale
Retirement
Ideal Buyer
Well suited for an owner-operator, family business or beauty/retail professional seeking an established operation with a recognized brand, loyal clientele and long operating history.
Qualified buyers have the opportunity to acquire an established business, continue its 50-year legacy and shape its next chapter for continued growth and success.
