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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsNovember 8, 2021✓ Verified in SBA records

How to Buy a Salon as an Industry Outsider (and Survive)

with Sarah Romer · Bella Salon

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The Deal

Business
Bella Salon
Industry
hair salon
State
TX
Purchase Price
$80K
Year
2014
0
Deal Source
other

Financing Structure

Buyer Equity
$80K

Strategic Rationale

Modernize a legacy brand using tech and cost controls.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Sold for $475k in 2018; revenue grew from $1M to $1.7M.

The LenderHawk View

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Matched SBA Loan Records

SBA loan filings we matched to this deal

Frost Bank95%
$89KP + 2.00%FY2018
Celtic Bank Corporation95%
$125KP + 2.75%FY2018
PNC Bank, National Association95%
$15KP + 5.47%FY2012

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