Dry Cleaning Agency Plus Alternations Washing And Ironing Services Price Reduced | | Undisclosed Surrey | | Phoenix Business Agents are delighted to place onto the market this agency which has been established since 1992. The business has been in the hands of the current owner since 1992 and now wishes to sell to focus on other businesses. | | BUSINESS FOR SALE ADVERT DETAILS ADVERT NUMBER : 63456
ADVERT IMPRESSIONS : 8,749 TIME(S) | | | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Services | | TRADE TYPE: | Dry Cleaners | | SALE: | Agent Sale | ASKING PRICE: | £25,500 | LEASEHOLD: | £25,500 | ANNUAL RENT: | £12,000 | | | | | | | | | | Add this business advert to your: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | - Situated in a very busy area of Thornton Heath, Surrey.
- Prominent location on main arterial road.
- Part of a parade of shops.
- Excellent parking facilities.
- Industrial estates nearby and Large Hospital.
- 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 with many other business nearby.
- Large Hospital lies close by.
- 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 £15,000 with a net profit of £5700. (See financial summary below).
- A business with great potential.
- An easily run operation.
- A good first time buyers business and ideal purchase for partnership or 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 collection agency, washing and ironing and alteration services.
History
Phoenix Business Transfer Agents are delighted to place onto the market this agency which has been established since 1992. The business has been in the hands of the current owner since 1992 and now wishes to sell to focus on other businesses.
Services
This very good business opportunity provides Dry cleaning collection agency, washing and ironing and alteration services.
Staffing
The concern employs no staff.
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
There is no local competition.
Market
The client base consists of locals.
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 early AM and later PM
• Increasing the product line to include collection services
• With the introduction of a website and e-commerce.
• With a very large Hospital very nearby commercial work could be taken on.
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 is part of a parade of shops. The front is branded with an attractive glass front. There are electric/manual shutters. The main customer service area is tiled and racking to the walls. It is very well presented and is very conveniently laid out.
It has been fully refurbished less than 6 months ago. To the rear is a store room. There are a toilet and staff facilities and a kitchen.
EXTERNAL
To the rear is a small yard area.
EQUIPMENT WITH SALE
All fixtures and fittings and equipment are included in the sale price and are valued at £2000.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The present annual turnover is £15,032 with a gross profit of 65% and a net profit of £5700. The present value of the stock is £200.
The potential turnover of the business within the next 2 years is forecast to reach £30,000 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: 9.00am to 6.00pm.
Half day Wednesday.
Sunday closed.
TENURE
The length of the lease will be 10 years. The rent is £12,000 pa. The lease may be negotiable for longer term if required. The rates are £800.
VIEWINGS
The owners are available for viewings at any time by prior arrangement.
Price: £28,500
Ref: 2155
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: | 2155 / RightBiz | | | | | | Request more information about this business.. | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | CONTACT SELLER TO GET THE SELLERS DIRECT CONTACT DETAILS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY | | | | | | | | | | | |
