Town Centre Florist In Rayleigh Essex For Sale

Business description

LOCATION:
We are favoured with instructions, as the Vendor’s SOLE AGENT, to offer for sale this well known Florist Shop, which has been trading under our Vendor Client for the past three years. The shop is situated on the High Street with many attractive shops and offices close by. There is no parking to the front of the shop, however, there are parking bays opposite and a pay and display car park within five minutes walk.

DESCRIPTION:
As previously mentioned the shop is situated directly on the High Street with a high footfall of pedestrian traffic. The shop benefits from a very large forecourt which is ideal for display of flowers, plants, pots and accessories. The shop is well fitted for the trade and comprises of display shelves set in a raised manner for the display of flowers with all matching ornamental display pots, tiled floor, plate glass window to front, further shelving for the display of pots and accessories, steps up to:

PREPARATION AREA:
Full range of work surfaces with cupboards and fridge beneath, tiled floor, card stand, access to rear of shop which comprises of second small preparation area, kitchen and staff wc.

TURNOVER:
We understand from the Vendor the turnover is currently some £2,000 per week working at the usual excellent gross profit margin this trade produces. However, the Vendor has another business in the East End of London, so an owner/occupier could increase the turnover quite considerably.

STAFF:
The business is currently operated by two full time lady members of staff.

HOURS:
The business trades between the hours of 9 am until 5 pm Monday to Saturday. This florists, however, is not a long way from the Station and may be more business could be generated by opening later on Fridays.

TENURE:
The property is held on a very secure lease with seven years remaining at a current rental of £300 per week.

PRICE:
We are instructed by our Vendor Client to offer this business for sale at the very realistic price of £22,500 to include the benefit of the remainder of the lease, goodwill, fixtures and fittings. Stock to be purchased at valuation.

AGENT’S NOTE:
An excellent first time business with the added interest of ample opportunity.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold