Leasehold Bridal Shop Established 10 Years For Sale

Business description

Advent Business Sales is pleased to have been instructed to offer to the market this established one stop wedding shop which has been trading successfully for the last 20 years.

The current vendors have been in ownership since the business started initially as a wedding car hire service in 1989 then introduced the bridal section in 1999. They are now reluctantly selling due to retirement plans.

The shop offers dresses, shoes, formal hire, cakes, photography, flowers, bombonier, beautician and a wonderful fleet of reproduction 1930’s classic cars to transport both the bride and groom and possibly mums and dads as well.

The business also offers wedding stationary service.

Some of the total offer is handled on a concession basis but is organised by the shop to minimise worries for the happy couple.

The business has a customer base which spreads some 25 miles radius, much of which is generated by word of mouth and satisfied customer recommendation.

The shop has the facility to do dress alterations on site and also entertains client’s visits outside hours by arrangement.

This business was built up by a husband and wife team and it is felt that a new owner would be similar.

The business has much potential and it is felt that a website and also ‘e-sales’ would be of great benefit, certainly pushing the business at bridal fayres would be a first move.

The business is staffed by the husband and wife full time together with 2 part time employees.

We are advised that stock at cost is approximately £45,000.

The value of the 3 repro cars is approximately £75,000.
REF: 9427CW


An Energy Performance Certificate will be made available upon request of further details where one is required for the business premises.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

TENURE: Leasehold

Location:

Our client’s ‘one stop wedding shop’ is conveniently located on the outskirts of a prosperous Cheshire town. It has its own parking for the clientele and is easy to find.

The town is situated close to the M6 motorway and has excellent rails links to both Manchester, Birmingham and the capital.

Premises details:

The business is housed in an ex village hall which is a ‘stand on its own’ building with a generous amount of car parking around it.

The front of the property is a garage area separated by an internal wall from the bulk of the building and briefly comprises:

Ground Floor
• Connecting doorway
• Public access half way along the left hand side and is wheelchair accessible
• Main central area is for display purposes both centrally and along its walls
• Towards the rear are the dress fitted area (curtained for privacy)
• Office and desk area
• Doorway leading to the alteration room on left complete with lock stitch and over lock machines as well as a hanging steaming machine for finishing
• Kitchen area
• w/c
• second staff entrance
External
• Area up to the building is tarmac leading to the roadway

Business Operation

Trading hours:

Mon-Fri: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Sat: 9.00am – 5.00pm

Years established:

10 years