A rare opportunity to own a business providing unique river
adventures! This river outfitter, James River Runners, built a stellar reputation
over a period of many years helping people put their stresses
aside while they float down the river.
Originally conceived as a canoe business, it has evolved into
one that generates the majority of its revenue from tubing.
Whether it be to tube, canoe, kayak, or raft, the outfitter
provides transportation upriver in buses and vans, allowing
their guests to float down in leisurely fashion, leaving their
cares in the gentle currents of the river.
In addition to river trips, the outfitter provides a
manicured, park-like setting for camping. There is a company
store that sells supplies, t-shirts, hats, and more. Annually
several canoes and kayaks are sold to be replaced, keeping the
inventory in excellent condition, a hallmark of this outfitter.
This back-to-nature business includes riverfront real estate
(2.0 acres) with historic company store, camping area, workshop,
boathouse, dressing rooms, and storage buildings, all canoes,
kayaks, tubes, rafts, and equipment, all vehicles (several buses
and vans, most recently painted and in excellent mechanical
condition), web site, business name, and good will. There is
great potential for growth through additional equipment
retailing (physical and virtual), food concessions, guide
services, tackle shop, and more.
While this wasn't a typical offering from The B&B Team, we
were pleased to facilitate the sale. Congratulations to Chris
and Paige Wilkes. Visit them at
www.jamesriver.com.
