Carpets And Beds Retail Franchise Opportunity In Sleaford For Sale

Business description

Bag a potentially great business in Sleaford

People with an interest in Sleaford are being given a golden opportunity to bag a great business.

United Carpets and Beds are looking to transform their Sleaford store in Albion Terrace, off Boston Road, from a managed store to a franchise – and say they see lots of potential in the business.

The 4,400 sq ft store stands in Albion Terrace, off Boston Road, where it is well-placed to draw in customers.

It’s an attractively laid-out store, with plenty of space for effective displays of the wide range of flooring that’s stocked there, and it has an appealing and effective shopfront.

United Carpets and Beds is the UK’s largest franchised flooring retailer, with more than 80 stores across the country.

It has built a reputation for value for money and United Carpets and Beds always strives to achieve excellent customer service; it’s franchise offering has been developed over 14 years.

Franchise Sales Manager Paul Davies said: “Sleaford is a busy and lively town, and our store is already popular with customers who appreciate the good value and quality of our carpets and flooring.

“We think there is a significant opportunity in the town to build the business – it’s a local store in a good community, providing jobs and with a lot of potential.”

This store retails carpets, wood flooring, vinyl and ancillary products from ideal premises, close to Sleaford town centre. Lots of scope for sales build with the right individual, enhanced by United Carpets marketing and enhanced package to the right candidate.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

5 years renewable

Location:

Close to town centre, with parking attached. Good visibility to passing traffic

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

A Lincs based, local person to network the town and establish links to local businesses, civic operations, and local community, pro-active franchisee sought.

Competition / Market:

Local independent traders only, which may find difficulty in competing with United Carpets on price or choice.

Reasons for selling:

This is a corporate store operated with a local manager; now this store is established in Sleaford, we feel it is the right time to franchise it.

Trading hours:

9am-6pm with local variations by agreement

Employees:

3

Years established:

4 years

Franchise terms

Franchise opportunity:

Yes

£99,000 cost with only £30,000 cash investment from franchisee, as balance is funded. Commission and marketing fund, 5 year franchise term, renewable.

Other information

Support & training:

6 weeks in-store & HQ training. Supported weekend of launch plus 4 weeks mentor training

Owner financing:

Owner financing is available. Please contact the seller for more information.

Financing available:

Yes, via 3rd party bank

Inventory / Stock value:

£40,000