Price:
$
499,000
Established Part 61 Flight School
Established Part 61 Flight School
Charlotte County, Florida
$
499,000
This flight school has been in business for over 20 years and has built an excellent reputation for quality instruction. They have long standing SOPs and processes in place that should make for an easy transition and set a buyer up for growth. With it's established reputation and history in the local area, this business is well positioned for growth through the addition of planes or additional certificates.
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Established Part 61 Flight School
Location:
Charlotte County, Florida
Down Payment:
$
499000
Down Payment: $ 49900
Sales:
$
220000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings:
$
60000
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment:
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200000
Rent:
$
350
Employees:
8
Year Established:
2000
Reason for Selling:
Other Business Ventures
Disclaimer: The numbers are current estimates and are subject to change.
Business Description
This flight school has been in business for over 20 years and has built an excellent reputation for quality instruction. They have long standing SOPs and processes in place that should make for an easy transition and set a buyer up for growth. With it's established reputation and history in the local area, this business is well positioned for growth through the addition of planes or additional certificates.
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