Highly Rated Dog Grooming Parlour & Doggy Day Care – Established Business

Highly Rated Dog Grooming Parlour & Doggy Day Care –

Established Business with Loyal Client Base

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly regarded dog grooming parlour and doggy day care, complete with spacious owners’ accommodation, located in the charming coastal village  West Sussex. Perfectly positioned between Worthing and Littlehampton,  known for its beautiful surroundings and supportive local community, making it an ideal location for this thriving business. The parlour enjoys a prime spot in a predominantly residential area. While it is exceptionally well supported by the local community, the business also attracts a loyal client base from surrounding towns, thanks to its outstanding reputation for quality and care. Established four years ago, the business boasts excellent reviews, including a 4.8* rating on Google and a 5* rating on Yell.com. Offering a comprehensive range of services—from full grooming packages to teeth cleaning—the business caters to pet owners seeking high-quality, professional care for their dogs. Its consistently high standards, warm customer service and focus on animal wellbeing have created a strong, reliable client base and a solid platform for continued growth. The business is now offered for sale due to the vendor’s personal circumstances, presenting a rare chance to acquire a turnkey operation with excellent revenue streams, an established reputation, and significant potential for further expansion.

THE PREMISES: The business operates from a well-presented converted bungalow, set behind a generous forecourt that provides ample on-site parking for customers. Upon entering, clients are greeted by a spacious waiting area and a welcoming reception desk. The grooming facilities include a fully equipped grooming room complete with professional equipment and a dedicated dog-washing bath, ensuring the business is ready for immediate trade. A major advantage of this opportunity is the exceptionally well-appointed self-contained owner’s accommodation. The residence features a large kitchen/dining room, a modern downstairs bathroom, and a comfortable double bedroom on the ground floor. The first floor offers two additional bedrooms, providing flexible living arrangements. To the rear, the property enjoys a substantial private garden, ideal for personal use or potential business development.

TURNOVER:  :  The business is operated by the vendor, a highly experienced and qualified dog groomer, supported by three self-employed groomers. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm, the salon enjoys a strong and loyal client base, with many customers returning every 6–8 weeks for regular appointments. The grooming parlour sees an average of 8–12 dogs per day, with an average spend of £48, generatinga current weekly turnover of approximately £1,625. In addition to its well-established grooming service. The vendor also offers both daytime and overnight dog boarding, a service that had become exceptionally popular and was often booked months in advance, due to ill health our client is not taking bookings for the boarding. This thriving combination of grooming and boarding did provide multiple revenue streams and demonstrates the excellent reputation and reliability the business had built within the community. Which could be re-instated.

TENURE: The premises are held on a sub lease at a current rent of £12,500. Rent reviews are every 5 years.   The sub lease is due to end in 2037.

RATES: We have been informed that the premises are Zero Rated under the terms of the Governments Rate Relief Scheme. The rateable value for the property is £4,500 per annum.  Prospective occupiers should make their own enquiries to verify same.

GENERAL REMARKS: This business benefits from an established and loyal client base, built over many years through its excellent reputation and high-quality service. With multiple revenue streams and low overheads, it offers strong and reliable profitability. The property includes a generous driveway with ample customer parking, as well as on-site owners’ accommodation, providing additional convenience and value. Situated in an affluent residential area, the business enjoys consistent demand and a steady flow of customers from the local community.

PRICE:  We are instructed to quote for the lease, goodwill, trade fixtures and fittings £75,000

LEGAL FEES: Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs, and the purchaser to pay for the landlord’s legal fees.

VIEWING:  On no account should any approach be made to the Manager or the staff without a prior appointment through the vendor’s agents, Watkins Commercial, Telephone: 01273 709090. 

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: Our client is in the process of obtaining an EPC.

DISCLAIMER: Neither the Vendor nor the Agent gives or implies any warranty that

the premises are fit for any particular use or that they comply with any relevant regulation or statutory requirement.

The agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order.  The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor before proceeding with the purchase.

VAT: All prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT.  Any intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.

MORTGAGE  & FINANCIAL PLANNING:  We shall be pleased to assist any purchaser in arranging finance to acquire this business or any other business you may be considering subject to status. 

Prop. Ref:         6919M

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they do not form any part of any contract

APPLICANTS CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

I understand and agree that any information regarding any business supplied to by Watkins Commercial will be kept strictly confidential.  I also undertake that I will:

i)                View businesses registered with Watkins Commercial by appointment only.

ii)               Not contact any owner, staff, suppliers, competitors or customers of any business registered with Watkins Commercial

iii)              Not pass on any information supplied by Watkins Commercial to any third party other than a professional advisor et. Bank, solicitor, surveyor accountant, etc.

iv)              Submit any offers direct to Watkins Commercial with whom I will conduct all negotiations

v)               Be liable for any commission which would have been due to Watkins Commercial should I be party to negotiations or actions which seek to preclude, or are contrary to the interest of Watkins Commercial.