Organic Health Foods & Cafe Established 1987 For Sale

Business description

Advent Business Sales are pleased to have been instructed to offer to the market this extremely well established and popular organic retailer with an attached café.

The business, which was established by our client in 1987, is only now being reluctantly offered for sale to enable him to pursue an alternative unrelated business venture.

The shop has a prestigious local reputation, with a very high level of repeat custom. It is also maintained to a very good standard and has a warm and friendly atmosphere in which to shop.

The shop specialises and stocks an extensive range of organic health foods, vitamins, cleaning materials, amongst others, including:
• Dairy products
• Breads & Cereals
• Frozen meats
• Soft drinks and juices
• Herbs and spices
• Tea and coffee
• Biscuits, chocolate & Cakes
• Ice cream
• Jam and chutney
• Locally grown fresh fruit and veg
• Flours, Jams & chutney
• Oils and vinegars
• Pasta and sauces
• Shampoo and conditioner

The business also has a very popular café which has 10 covers inside and 10 outside. All the fayre is homemade organic and includes:
• Hot and cold drinks
• Soups & Salads
• Jacket potatoes
• Pies and pasties
• Cakes and scones
The vendor works full time in the shop and also employs 3 part timers who each work approximately 15 hours per week. They achieved annual sales in the year to June 2007 of £173,213 with a gross profit of £58,607.

We are advised that stock at cost is approximately £10,000.
REF: 8946WR

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

TENURE: Leasehold
Original lease:
Remaining lease:
Review every:
Rent: £9,500 per annum

We are advised that the annual business rates are currently: £3,700

Living accommodation:

BUSINESS PREMISES High visibility corner position with a dual aspect, having the added security of a 4 camera CCTV system. Ground floor lock up premises briefly comprising of the following: Ground Floor • Elevated entrance from off the main through road into the trading area • Counter by the door • 2 shop length gondola units • extensive perimeter shelving • 5 serving tables for the café (10 covers) • Side kitchen with serve over chiller unit, pie warmer, soup taureen, coffee machine, fridge and dishwasher • Rear office, w/c, back exit • Within the shop – ice cream freezer, 1 single and 1 double door tall chiller, upright freezer, open chiller for fruit and veg • Outside – 5 tables (10 covers) seating

Location:

The business has an excellent dual aspect high visibility prime location on a main feeder road of an affluent town in Worcestershire. Other shops in the locality include Somerfields, Waitrose, Takeaway, hotel, opticians and a bridal store, who all contribute in attracting high footfall levels to the area.

Free time limited parking is available nearby in the local streets, pay and display at Somerfield and money back parking at Waitose are other options.

The A38 and M5 are the principal roads in the county which afford good links to the nearby counties.

Other information

Expansion potential:

The business has a very solid foundation achieving good and consistent turnover and profits. There are however, a number of areas which offer good potential for the future including:
1. Offering organic beers, wines, ciders and spirits as there are none available in the area
2. Offering fresh meat and ready meals
3. Having a home delivery service
4. Advertising – none of any sort is currently done
5. Creating a web site, which also gave advice and information on herbs, supplements, vitamins and remedies

Trading hours:

Mon-Sat: 9am – 5pm

Financing available:

Please let us know if you require finance for the purchase of a business.

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