Independent ABTA Agency For Sale

Business description

We are delighted to offer for sale this highly regarded travel agency holding a prime street front location in one of the busiest shopping and leisure areas within Manchester. Established in 1973, the business has built up a regular loyal client base and a reputation for friendly, competitive and reliable service. With the addition of ABTA bonding, the agency holds the facilities expertise to provide a comprehensive professional travel services to both business and leisure clientele.

The price also includes a well developed website, fixture and fittings, computer software, hardware and database. The agency has also been recently updated to a high standard.

Premises:

GROUND FLOOR PROPERTY Retail sales area 2 Office suites Staff dining area W/C

EXTERNAL Highly visible street frontage

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

Length: 10 Years
Rent: £16,000 P/A

Location:

One of the busiest and best locations in Manchester.

Other information

Expansion potential:

This is an excellent opportunity to invest in an established, growing and profitable business with huge potential for development. A new owner with drive and enthusiasm will have every advantage by building on this excellent platform for success.

All sales are generated from the high local footfall, repeat custom and personal ‘word of mouth’ recommendations. To date, little advertising has been required beyond email newsletters to existing clients. The business could easily be expanded with additional marketing. Extra staff or extended opening times can increase sales simply by converting more existing enquiries. The management own some excellent domain names presenting a good opportunity for expansion of sales via the web.

Support & training:

Support and Training will be available to ensure a full and seamless handover. We also have the majority of requirements for IATA licensing and could assist with or obtain IATA accreditation if desired.

Reasons for selling:

Genuine reason for sale. There are two partners in this business, one who is emigrating from the UK, while the other has developed a property portfolio which he is seeking to develop further.

Trading hours:

Mon - Fri: 10.00am – 6.00pm Sat: 10.00am - 2.00pm