Busy Dry Cleaners In Prime Location Price Reduced | | Croydon Surrey | | Phoenix Business Agents are delighted to place onto the market this busy dry cleaner which has been established for over 45 years. The business has been in the hands of the current owner since 1998 and now wishes to sell to spend more time with family | | BUSINESS FOR SALE ADVERT DETAILS ADVERT NUMBER : 61112
ADVERT IMPRESSIONS : 5,882 TIME(S) | | | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Services | | TRADE TYPE: | Dry Cleaners | | SALE: | Agent Sale | ASKING PRICE: | £59,000 | LEASEHOLD: | £59,000 | ANNUAL RENT: | £8,500 | | | | | | | | | | Add this business advert to your: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | - Situated in a very busy area of East Croydon in Surrey.
- Prominent location on main arterial road
- Part of a parade of shops which is part of the local shopping area.
- Excellent parking facilities.
- Industrial estates nearby
- Surrounded by densely well populated residential area with schools and other local amenities.
- High levels of passing trade
- Good volumes of traffic and pedestrian flow
- Commercially thriving area.
- Area enjoying much growth and re generation.
- A lifestyle area
- Excellent local demographics for this type of area.
Business Details
The particular highlights of the business are:
- A well established business.
- Good loyal clientele.
- Fully equipped business with favorable lease terms (see below).
- Turnover in excess of £52,000with a gross profit of £45,000. (See financial summary below).
- A business with great potential.
- An easily run operation.
- A good first time buyers business and ideal purchase for couple.
- Low rent and rates.
- Very low overheads.
- A niche concern with very little competition.
- Business enjoys superb local reputation
- The concern provides dry cleaning and alterations.
History
Phoenix Business Transfer Agents are delighted to place onto the market this busy dry cleaner which has been established for over 45 years. The business has been in the hands of the current owner since 1998 and now wishes to sell to spend more time with family
Services
This very good business opportunity provides Dry Cleaning, & Alterations..
Staffing
The concern employs no staff at the time.
Owners Role
The owner is involved in the day to day running of the business.
Marketing
No marketing or promoting of the business has recently been undertaken as the business is well known.
Competition
As far as competition is concerned there is another similar business locally.
Market
The client base consists of local trade
Opportunities
The concern has huge potential. In particular the turnover and profits can be increased by:
• Increasing the marketing activity with direct mailings and local and internet advertising.
• Increasing the opening hours to include later evenings..
• Increasing the product line to include shoes repairs, key cutting.
• Becoming more efficient with staffing levels.
• Increasing business trade with local hotels.
• With the introduction of agency.
Training and Handover
The owner would be available for an extensive training and handover period for the benefit of the new owners if required. The Owner would also be happy for an on the job observation period to assess the business prior to offers being made.
PROPERTY DETAILS
The property is terraced and a corner plot. The front is branded with an attractive glass front. The main customer service area is a wooden floor with shelving and racking to the walls. It is very well presented and is very conveniently laid out.
To the rear is a store room. There are a toilet and staff facilities and a kitchen area.
Large Basement Area
EQUIPMENT WITH SALE
All fixtures and fittings and equipment are included in the sale price and are valued at £15,000.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The present annual turnover is £52,000 with a gross profit of 90% and a net profit is undisclosed. The present value of the stock is £1000.
The potential turnover of the business within the next 2 years is forecast to reach £100,000 pa given the changes that are required to be made to the business. Full financial disclosure is available on request after viewings and the signing of a confidentiality agreement.
Please note Phoenix do not guarantee the accuracy of these figures which are in many cases estimated and are not verified. Please do not rely on the accuracy of these figures and seek professional help before making any offers. Phoenix will not be held liable for any inaccuracies in these figures or any other statements contained in relation to this business.
TRADING HOURS
Monday to Saturday 08.00am – 6.00pm
TENURE
The original length of the lease was 20 years with 8 years remaining. The rent is £8,500 pa with a review in 5 years The rates are £2000.The rent will be nil up to December 2011.
VIEWINGS
The owners are available for viewings at any time by prior arrangement.
Price: £65,000
Ref: 2046
Disclaimer
These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract.
The statements and descriptions given are made without warranties by Phoenix Business Agents Limited who it should be noted have NOT verified the information provided.
Purchasers should in all cases undertake financial due diligence using their own professional advisors before committing themselves in contract rather than relying on illustrations ,figures and information given on behalf of the seller. | | | | | | FOR SALE | | | | | REFERENCE: | 2046 / RightBiz | | | | | | Request more information about this business.. | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | CONTACT SELLER TO GET THE SELLERS DIRECT CONTACT DETAILS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY | | | | | | | | | | | |
