Pet Supplies And Small Pets And Aquatics Business For Sale

Business description

We are pleased to offer for sale this popular pet supplies business, which has been trading successfully in its current location for over 15 years.

The current vendor has owned the business since 2006 and has reluctantly decided to sell due to personal commitments.

Our client has built a good local reputation with like for like sales in a period of 12 months up by 25%.

The business runs on the lines of pet supplies, stocking premium and bespoke pet products such as Royal Canine, Nutro Choice and Hills. A new pet section has been added to the back & includes rabbits, Guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils & mice

Our client is the main seller of Royal Canine in the area. In addition, to food supplies and accessories our client sells small animals and aquatics.

Free delivery is available to customers within the local area, which has proved to be successful.

The business employs one part time employee as well as the vendors, a husband and wife team.

Stock at cost is in the regions of £7,000.

The business has its own web site, which has steadily gathered momentum in customer hits.

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Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

TENURE: Leasehold
Original lease: 5 years
Remaining lease: 1.5 years
Review every: 5 years
Rent: £4,550 per annum

We are advised that the annual business rates are currently: £593

Living accommodation:

BUSINESS PREMISES The property is a ground floor lock up unit within a parade of shops. The business is fully equipped for purpose and briefly consists of: Ground Floor - Large glass fronted entrance with central door leading to main sales area - Good sized sales area consisting of wall to wall fixtures and fittings with central display units - To rear is the main counter and till - Doorway to rear of shop leading to - Storage and stockroom area - Small kitchen area and w/c - Integral garage with rear access External Paved to shop front Access to rear for garage

Location:

Our client is located in a small parade of shops which consist of a bakery, a convenience store, a butchers and various other complimentary businesses.

There are several bus routes which service the area as well as a train station which connects the area to both Solihull and Birmingham.

The surrounding area consists of a good range of residential dwellings within a densely populated area.
There is ample car parking facilities directly in front of the shop servicing the parade. The A446 provides access to nearby Solihull and Birmingham.

Other information

Expansion potential:

There is good scope to further increase sales by increasing stock lines and product ranges.

Ample space to include bedding for small animals and pet grooming could also be incorporated.

In addition, delivery to local farming communities and increasing delivery area would also benefit the business.

Trading hours:

Mon – Fri: 8.30am – 5.30pm, Sat: 8.30am – 4.30pm

Financing available:

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

Related documents:

• Sales paticulars