Freehold Sunbed Tanning Beauty Salon Business Astley Bridge Bolton Greater Manchester North West

AJF Commercial Business Sales are delighted to bring to the market an exciting opportunity to acquire the long-established and highly respected Golden Brown Tanning Studios, a thriving tanning and beauty business occupying substantial freehold premises within the popular area of Astley Bridge, Bolton, Greater Manchester.

Established for over 22 successful years, Golden Brown Tanning Studios has become one of the area’s most recognised independent tanning salons, enjoying an outstanding reputation, a large loyal customer base and strong levels of repeat trade.

The business has been carefully developed by the current owner into a modern, welcoming and professionally operated salon that attracts customers from Bolton and the surrounding towns and villages throughout the year.

This genuine retirement sale offers an incoming purchaser the rare opportunity to acquire not only a successful business but also a valuable freehold property, providing long-term security and significant future potential.

A Well-Established Business with an Excellent Reputation:

Over more than two decades of trading, Golden Brown Tanning Studios has built a substantial customer database and enjoys excellent customer loyalty. Many clients have been using the salon for years, with recommendations and word-of-mouth referrals continuing to generate new business on a regular basis.

The business benefits from a strong local reputation for cleanliness, professionalism and customer service. Customers are welcomed into a stylish and modern environment where they can enjoy high-quality tanning facilities in comfortable and private surroundings.

The salon maintains an active presence across social media platforms and benefits from numerous positive customer reviews, helping to attract new customers while retaining its existing client base.

The business has successfully combined traditional customer service values with modern marketing techniques, creating a strong and sustainable trading platform.

Multiple Revenue Streams:

In addition to its core tanning services, the business generates income from several complementary product lines, providing customers with a complete tanning and lifestyle experience.

Retail sales currently include:

• Professional indoor and outdoor tanning lotions
• Moisturising and skincare products
• Beauty gift packs
• Seasonal gift sets
• Soft drinks and refreshments
• Popular confectionery products
• Pick-and-mix sweet boxes
• Sweet trays
• Sweet cones and gift packages

These additional revenue streams provide valuable supplementary income while enhancing the customer experience and increasing average transaction values.

Extensive Tanning Facilities:

The salon houses an impressive range of tanning equipment with a total of eight individual tanning booths situated throughout the property.

Facilities include a mix of both:

• 2 x Stand-up tanning booths
• 6 x Lie-down tanning beds

The variety of equipment enables the business to cater for different customer preferences while maintaining excellent availability during busy trading periods.

The tanning rooms are spacious, clean and attractively presented, creating a comfortable and professional environment for customers.

Exciting Opportunity for Expansion:

One of the most attractive features of the business is the recently created beauty and therapy room situated towards the rear of the premises.

This spacious room has been newly developed and provides enormous scope for future growth.

A new owner could choose to utilise the room for:

• Beauty treatments
• Aesthetic procedures
• Eyelash extensions
• Nail services
• Massage therapy
• Holistic treatments
• Semi-permanent makeup
• Skin treatments
• Wellness services

Alternatively, the room could be rented to an independent beauty therapist or practitioner, generating a regular rental income with minimal involvement from the owner.

The availability of this additional space offers excellent potential for business diversification and expansion.

High-Quality Freehold Premises:

The business occupies substantial freehold premises arranged over three floors and presented to an exceptionally high standard throughout.

The property immediately creates a positive impression with attractive external signage ensuring excellent visibility to passing trade.

Upon entering the salon, customers are welcomed into a spacious and modern reception area that serves as the heart of the business.

The reception incorporates:

• Comfortable waiting facilities
• Tables and seating
• Professional serving counter
• Computerised registration system
• Telephone point
• Cash register
• Card payment facilities

Retail displays are attractively positioned throughout the reception area, showcasing tanning products, beauty items, sweets, drinks and gift products.

To the rear of the ground floor are several treatment and tanning rooms together with storage facilities, staff amenities and customer facilities.

The first floor continues the professional presentation of the salon and provides additional tanning facilities together with a further waiting area, helping to maximise customer flow and operational efficiency during peak trading periods.

The lower ground floor offers useful storage accommodation and provides valuable space for stock holding and operational requirements.

Throughout the property, the décor is modern, stylish and exceptionally well maintained.

Significant investment has been made in creating a welcoming environment and the premises genuinely offer a walk-in, start-trading opportunity requiring little or no immediate expenditure.

Security and Operational Systems:

The business is fitted with a comprehensive CCTV system covering the premises, providing security for staff, customers and stock.

The salon also benefits from established operational procedures, booking systems and customer management processes that enable the business to run efficiently on a day-to-day basis.

Parking and Accessibility:

A particularly valuable feature of the business is the availability of customer and staff parking located to the side of the premises.

Easy parking is a significant advantage for any customer-focused business and contributes to the salon’s popularity amongst local residents and visitors alike.

Prime Location:

Golden Brown Tanning Studios occupies a highly desirable double fronted, corner position within Astley Bridge.

The business benefits from a prominent trading position with strong local awareness and excellent visibility.

Bolton – A Thriving Greater Manchester Town

Bolton is one of the North West’s most prominent and economically important towns.

Situated approximately ten miles north-west of Manchester city centre, the town forms part of the Greater Manchester conurbation and benefits from excellent transport links and a large residential population.

The wider Bolton area has a population of approximately 300,000 people and continues to attract investment in housing, retail, leisure and commercial developments.

The town offers:

• Excellent motorway access via the M61, M60 and M62 networks
• Direct rail services to Manchester, Preston, Blackburn and beyond
• Easy access to Manchester Airport
• Major retail and shopping facilities
• Universities and colleges
• Sports and leisure facilities
• Growing residential developments
• Strong local economy

The area’s large population and excellent transport infrastructure provide a substantial catchment area from which the business continues to attract customers.

Staff and Operations:

The business is currently operated by the owner with the assistance of experienced part-time members of staff.

The current owner has indicated a willingness to provide a comprehensive handover period to ensure a smooth transition for the new proprietor. Introductions to regular customers, suppliers and operational systems can also be provided.

Trading Hours:

Monday to Friday: 10:00am – 7:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Sunday: Closed

The current trading hours offer flexibility and may present opportunities for future expansion if desired.

Key Features:

• Established for over 22 years
• Rare freehold opportunity
• Key corner position
• Excellent reputation and reviews
• Large loyal customer base
• Eight tanning booths
• Multiple income streams
• Newly developed therapy room
• Active social media presence
• Attractive modern premises
• CCTV security system
• Customer parking
• Walk-in trading condition
• Genuine retirement sale
• Scope for further expansion
• Prime Bolton location

Summary:

Businesses of this calibre rarely come to market. Golden Brown Tanning Studios combines a long-established trading history, valuable freehold premises, loyal customer base and multiple income streams within a thriving Greater Manchester location.

Offering immediate income together with significant future growth opportunities, this is an outstanding opportunity for an owner-operator, beauty professional or investor seeking a profitable and well-respected business with strong foundations and exciting potential.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality of the business, premises and opportunity available.

Contact Details:

If you would like to contact us to discuss the business in further detail or to arrange a viewing, you can by the following methods:

Telephone – 01204 325 101

Email – [email protected]

Website – www.ajfcommercial.co.uk

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