04/25/2026
Don't panic, or be alarmed!
Contrary to any rumours out there, we ARE STILL OPEN! It's BUSINESS AS USUAL, same great products at competitive prices, and professional service until the business/inventory is sold.
We are looking to retire (after many decades in the business), and we figure we better start now, but we are NOT in a hurry. We are initially looking for the RIGHT LOCAL BUYER, that will continue to serve the Chatham-Kent dancers.
This is a unique SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
Have you ever dreamed about owning and operating your very own business?
Do you want to be your own boss? To pay yourself first?
Do you want to set your own hours, to have the flexibility of working part or full time, and still have time to do other things?
Do you want the choice to work locally, will little or no commute, and be a vibrant part of the community?
Do you want to work as much as you want, on YOUR terms?
Do you want to LOVE what you do, and DO what you love?
Would you like to run a proven recession resistant PROFITABLE business? If yes, then read on.
This local Chatham/Kent retail business/inventory NOW OFFERED FOR SALE.
Serious enquires only. PRINCIPALS ONLY PLEASE, NO AGENTS or 3rd parties. This is a PRIVATE SALE only.
You will only deal with the OWNER.
We have decided that it is finally time to RETIRE and enjoy new adventures. It has been a very rewarding business, allowing a good steady income over the years.
This particular retail store, Act 1 Theatrical Supplies, currently located in Chatham, Ontario was established in 1994 in Niagara Falls Ontario. After 25 successful and profitable years in Niagara, we decided to move back to our home town (Chatham) to be closer to family.
We re-established the business in Chatham-Kent in 2019.
With retirement approaching, the store has been open only on a part time capacity (now 2 days a week, other days by appointment only). Store hours expand September 1st, This business can be run part-time, or full time.
Offered for sale is the ENTIRE INVENTORY at a SUBSTANTIAL DISCOUNT, optional BUSINESS (use of name, support, contacts, etc.) and our optional SMALL PORTABLE BUILDING. Also offered FOR SALE (optional) is the other side of Act 1, internally known as the "THEATRICAL SUPPLY DIVISION" inventory is also FOR SALE. This is an entire DEEPLY DISCOUNTED inventory of COSTUMES, WIGS, HATS, MASKS, ACCESSORIES, LIGHTING, PROPS, DECORATIONS, etc. Feel free to reach out and contact us if you would like to learn more, with a confidential private meeting on site.
