Well Established Family Run Pet Supplies Business with Excellent Reputation

Established in 2014, this highly regarded family-run pet supplies business has developed an excellent reputation and considerable goodwill within the local community, evidenced by its impressive 4.9-star Google review rating. The business is now offered to the market for the first time due solely to the vendors’ retirement, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable enterprise with a loyal customer base. The vendors are willing to provide a comprehensive handover period to ensure a smooth transition for the incoming purchaser. The business specialises in raw, cold-pressed, and natural pet foods together with a wide range of pet care products and accessories, stocking an extensive selection of premium brands including Nutriment, Natural Instinct, Nature’s Menu, Tribal, Canagan, Carnilove, Arden Grange, Edgard & Cooper, and many more. In addition, the business also sells a popular own-label dry dog food. Further benefiting from low overheads and the security of a new lease being available, the business also offers a highly popular free local delivery service within a 10-mile radius with no minimum order requirement, further strengthening its excellent local reputation and repeat customer trade.

THE PREMISES: The business occupies a prominent double-fronted retail unit in the heart of a busy East Sussex village, benefiting from consistent footfall generated by the surrounding parade of shops, nearby private hospital, local schools, and community centre which also enjoys  excellent accessibility from both Brighton and the surrounding towns and villages, making it a convenient destination for a wide customer catchment area. Presented to the market in excellent condition throughout, the premises are well fitted and equipped for the current trade, featuring extensive wall shelving and central gondola displays across the main retail area, together with several chest freezers dedicated to pet food products. To the rear of the unit is a useful stockroom area incorporating three additional freezers and further shelving storage. The serve-over counter and main till point are positioned to the opposite side of the premises, alongside access to staff facilities including a WC The property further benefits from convenient on-street parking directly outside and within the surrounding residential roads.

TURNOVER: The business is operated by the vendors on a full-time basis with the support of one part-time staff member, with the owners also personally carrying out all local deliveries. Trading hours are currently 9am–5pm Monday to Friday and 10am–4pm on Saturdays. The business is performing strongly, currently averaging approximately £8,900 per week in turnover. A significant proportion of customers benefit from regular scheduled monthly deliveries, providing a reliable and recurring income stream. Whilst the business already enjoys a loyal customer base and strong local reputation, there remains excellent scope for further growth through the development of a dedicated e-commerce website, as online ordering is not currently offered.

TENURE:  The current lease is due to end in February 2027 and the landlord is willing to grant a new lease to the incoming purchaser at an expected new annual rent of £18,734 pending any changes in insurance/service charge.

RATES: The rateable value is £7,300 per annum and the current rates payable £1,704  per annum, due to the small business rate relief scheme. Prospective occupiers should make their own enquiries to verify same.

GENERAL REMARKS: This well-established, family-run pet supplies business benefits from a new secure lease and has built an excellent reputation within the local community for its knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful service. Specialising in raw, cold-pressed, and natural pet foods alongside a wide range of care products and accessories, the store offers an extensive selection including leads, beds, toys, treats, and premium pet nutrition brands. Stockists include Nutriment, Natural Instinct, Nature’s Menu, Tribal, Canagan, Carnilove, Arden Grange, Edgard & Cooper, and many more, in addition to their own successful dry dog food brand. The business also provides a popular free local delivery service within a 10-mile radius with no minimum spend, further enhancing its loyal customer base and strong local presence.

PRICE: We are instructed to quote for the lease, goodwill, premises licence, fixture, and fittings £135,000 plus SAV.  (Stock valued at £35,000)

LEGAL FEES:  Each party to pay for their own legal costs. The purchaser to pay 50% of the landlord’s legal costs.

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

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE:  The premises was rated a band B, the full report is available upon request.  

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:        6943M

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