Retailer of Radio Controlled Models Business For Sale

Business description

Established over forty years ago – acquired by and under the stewardship of its current Owners for the vast majority of this time, this business is one of the leading model shops within the region. Offering everything for the model enthusiast – aeroplanes and boats right through to tanks, helicopters and a myriad of other vehicles, this business is particularly well known for remote control cars. With its own engineering shop which enables it to manufacture its own motors, drive shafts, propellors etc, a huge selection of parts and accessories and an excellent servicing, repair, maintenance and tuning service, this business is truly a one stop shop for the model enthusiast. It can even arrange flying lessons for first time owners of model aircraft.

Representing all of the major brands – and with two major exclusive UK dealerships, this business is anything but just a ‘box seller’, priding itself on its very high levels of product knowledge and customer service whether dealing over the counter, via mail order or e-commerce. With the widest range of stock available, if this business doesn’t have it – it will certainly know where to go to get it. As a result this business draws customers from miles around to its retail outlet and from countries all over the world to its e-commerce site and mail order service.

Property information

Location:

The business operates from very well suited premises – though in need of a little refurbishment, situated on a small industrial area on the outskirts of this busy Dorset town, ideally located with easy access via excellent motorway links.
Purchased some time ago by the current Owners of the business, the premises are approximately 3,500 square feet, the vast majority of which is dedicated to retail sales. The premises also include a motor and battery workshop, a machine shop, a woodworking shop and a servicing/re-build area. There is ample off road customer parking available.
The premises will be available leasehold, term and rent to be agreed.

Other information

Competition / Market:

Having been established for nearly forty years, this business already benefits from very high levels of awareness and by offering the very highest levels of customer service this business enjoys high levels of repeat custom – particularly in relation to service ad maintenance. As a result the business has invested little by way of marketing and advertising in recent times. What advertising the business does is limited to the major consumer magazines during peak trading periods – pre-Christmas for example. The business also greatly benefits from its association with one of the major brands with which it has an exclusive dealership arrangement and which is heavily involved in racing remote control cars – with their Team Drivers wearing branded sweatshirts heightening awareness of the brand – available only through this outlet. The business also has a very well designed and informative e-commerce site which performs well in all of the major search engines for all appropriate search terms.

Support & training:

The current Owner will provide full business familiarisation, training and handover to ensure a smooth transfer of the business to new Owners.

Reasons for selling:

This is a genuine retirement sale. The current Owner feels the time is right to pass the business on to new Owners to build on the excellent foundations already laid.

Trading hours:

The retail premises are currently open from 9.30am to 5.30pm six days a week and are closed on Sundays.