Franchise Blinds Supplier For Sale

Business description

Bag a Business Ltd is delighted to offer for sale a rare opportunity to acquire an established Apollo Blinds Franchise operation, which has been trading for over thirty years and benefits greatly from a substantial database, numbering over 5,000 customers. The current owner is only releasing the business to the market due to demands being placed upon him while setting up a different venture, which requires a great deal of his time and energy. The shop unit, which is rented from Apollo at advantageous terms, has been fitted out on three occasions over the past six years, and provides an excellent base from which to develop the business. One of the main benefits of being an Apollo franchisee is the profit that can be generated. The window blinds sector is well known for the high gross margins and net returns that can be expected, especially as no royalties or licence fees are payable. Another attractive aspect of the business is the superb cash flow that it generates, with very little credit being extended to customers; indeed this is currently around 5%. Having literally thousands of fabrics to choose from, Apollo is simply light years ahead of the competition in this aspect, as normally their offering would be in the region of 20-30 materials. With an exclusive territory to operate within, there is no doubt that a great deal of potential still exists to exploit the developing market of new houses that are being built in the area. Coupled with the promise of substantial repeat business, there is no doubt that this opportunity will attract a great deal of interest and therefore early viewing is highly recommended.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

Leasehold: ongoing without limit
Remaining: normally a five year lease
Review: to be agreed
Rent: £1,094 per month (includes management fee)

Living accommodation:

Main showroom and reception desk. Office WC and small kitchen unit.

Location:

This Apollo Blinds shop is a well fitted, modern unit, located just off the main pedestrian shopping area in the busy town centre of Kilmarnock, and is conveniently sited directly beside a large public car park. Being the second largest town in Ayrshire, Kilmarnock has a thriving community, which continues to grow on annual basis. Situated just off the main M77 motorway, it is only a short drive of less than half an hour to Glasgow City centre, with Scotland's capital city only a further hour away. Ayrshire itself is a major tourist location, which is well served by excellent road and rail links, as well as ferry connections to Ireland from nearby Troon and an International airport at Glasgow/Prestwick a mere 15 minute drive away.

Other information

Trading hours:

Mon to Fri: 09:00am - 5:00pm; Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm