Business for Sale

B u s i n e s s fo r S a l e
Stork Nest Inn
1485 Main Street, Smithers, BC
Stork Nest Inn
Busy and profitable accommodation with valuable property in beautiful Smithers, British Columbia
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Price includes business, building, and land (includes 2 bedroom manager/owners suite)
Established reputation and client base
Includes all furnishing and equipment
Property has had many significant improvements
Turn-key operation, seller willing to train/transition owner
Reliable staff, flexible hours for owner-operator
Opportunities for new owners to increase income include:
• offering lunch and/or dinner in existing dining area
• providing products for sale for guests (snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc)
• promotion of packages for tourists
• marketing of massage studio
Located on large property with ample room to add new rooms / facilities
Excellent potential for family or partnership business with good income level
Investment return of 7%
Financial and asset information available and up to date
Business and building offered for sale at $2,500,000
T. 250.847.3855
www.storknestinn.com
E. [email protected]
Stork Nest Inn
SUMMARY
The Stork Nest Inn is centrally located in beautiful Smithers, BC. It is within walking distance of museums, restaurants,
boutique shopping and farmer’s market. The Inn has 23 guest rooms with private baths, super comfy beds, great
bedding, wi-fi, flat screen TV’s with 60 plus cable channels, fridges and phones. The Inn offers a free full menu breakfast
served in a warm and inviting breakfast room. The Stork Nest Inn is a unique accommodation in that it has the finest
personal service and offers a good night’s sleep. The Stork Nest Inn has been mentioned in numerous publications such
as Outside magazine, Explore magazine, National Geographic, Toronto Star, Off Piste Magazine, and Fly fishing
magazines. We are recommended in travel guides such at Frommers, Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and many on-line
travel publications.
The business is ideal for owner operator or as a hand’s off investment. The Inn is a turn-key operation, providing good
occupancy and income levels. There are many opportunities to expand and grow the business, and the current owner is
prepared to provide training and transition to the new owner. The business is offered for sale at $2,500,000
FACILITY
The building design features a two-storey accommodation wing, with a one storey lobby, office, laundry room,
manager’s suite, and guest dining (breakfast) room. Each of the 23 guest rooms includes an open sleeping/living area
with a full ensuite bathroom. In total there are 14 single units and 9 twin units. The breakfast room includes a
combination of built in and moveable seating with a total capacity of 28 guests at one time. The lobby features an oak
front counter. Adjacent to the lobby is a private office and laundry room. The building also includes a steam room and
massage studio. The manager’s suite includes an open living/dining area, a small kitchen, two bedrooms, and a four
piece bathroom complete with soaker tub. An enclosed outside courtyard with trees and shrubs is accessible only from
manager’s suite. There is ample parking and separate land titles not currently being used.
Some of the improvements include new hot water heating system, new carpeting, window coverings, roofing, flat screen
TV’s and much more!
T. 250.847.3855
www.storknestinn.com
E. [email protected]
Stork Nest Inn
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
The business has an excellent track record for service and quality accommodation with a repeat customer base. The
sales trend is positive. Opportunities for growth do exist and new owners could choose to pursue one or more of the
following.
o Serve more meals in breakfast room and/or open breakfast to public as well
o Offer more tourist packages
o Market massage studio more aggressively
o Offer retail sales such as snacks and drinks and souvenir items
-Stork Nest Inn is recognized as the number 1 choice for the rapidly growing backcountry skiing industry
In addition the northern economy as a whole is stable and growing and has potential for major growth with massive
construction projects proposed for Northern BC (including LNG pipelines)
Current owner is willing to assist a new owner in transitioning business.
INVENTORY
The business comes with all furniture, bedding, supplies and equipment as well as improvements made by current
owner. A complete list of recent upgrades and inventory is available to prospective owners.
T. 250.847.3855
www.storknestinn.com
E. [email protected]
Stork Nest Inn
ABOUT SMITHERS
Nearly 6,000 people call Smithers home and nearly 20,000 live in
the surrounding valley and rural communities. As a service
centre, Smithers offers many more amenities than you might
expect for a town its size. The Bulkley River borders Smithers
and lends its name to the valley. Smithers is a mountain town,
set against the backdrop of the Hudson Bay Mountain and with
vistas of the Babine and Telkwa Mountain Ranges.
The town of Smithers is situated northwestern British Columbia
directly on the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway (Route 16),
approximately half way between the cities of Prince Rupert and
Prince George. Road traffic through Smithers is steadily
increasing with Highway 16 recognized as Canada’s best
transportation route. Vancouver is only 90 minutes away with
4 direct daily flights as Smithers Airport is served by 3 airlines as
well as 7 charter companies.The town is also accessed by rail and
grey¬hound bus.
Typical tourists are Americans, Europeans and Canadians
travelling to Alaska and around BC. Tourism BC promotes a circle
route which includes the ferry from Port Hardy to Prince
Rupert with Smithers being one of the most popular stops along
the way. September and October (typically a tourism shoulder
season) is Smither’s busiest season with the steelhead fishermen
arriving from all parts of the world. A growing, backcountry
skiing and heli and cat skiing industry is attracting more skiers
every year. Smithers has North America’s first designated
backcountry ski area with cut runs and warming hut.
Smithers offers outstanding outdoor recreational pursuits during
all phases of the year. This includes fishing and hunting, downhill
and cross-country skiing, golfing, snowmobiling, canoeing and
kayaking and many more. Coupled with a lively music scene,
Art Gallery, Museum, theatrical performances and an energetic
sporting community, Smithers has something for everyone.
Business & Building Offered for Sale
$2,500,000
COMPANY AND CONTACT DATA
T. 250.847.3855
E. [email protected]
www.storknestinn.com
Location Address: 1485 Main Street, Smithers, BC
Disclaimer: Information contained herein has been obtained from the owners or sources deemed reliable by Venture Connect Inc. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy, but
regret we cannot guarantee such information. Information should be independently verified by the reader or prospective user.
This Fact Sheet has been created by Venture Connect Inc in partnership with Stork Nest Inn.
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