Very Well Established Ice Cream And Ancilleries Wholesaler For Sale

Business description

Summary:
Established in the current format for the past fifteen years, although Walls had a business from here initially in 1905, the current vendors have been here since July 2005. The business is an ice cream and ancillaries wholesaler; however it also doubles as a cash and carry with many mobile ice cream units picking up whatever they require. Products supplied include soft ice cream mix, Wall's, Nestle, Treats, Cadburys, Master Foods, Rock, Scooping and Cartridges, cones and ancillaries, slush and machines, confectionary etc. The business is completely computerised and the customer base is predominantly local businesses along the sea fronts and a good range of CTN's and convenience stores, however the Rock sales can be up to approximately fifty miles. Both partners own businesses that are and will continue to be customers of the business. Handover period can be arranged if required. There is also a "54" plate Sprinter van with Somers conversion available which is currently on a lease purchase agreement.

Turnover:
Turnover to 31st October 2007 was in excess of £300,000 with a gross profit of 17.5%.

Stock:
To be purchased separately at valuation: Approximately between £50,000 and £60,000 during summer months, and between £20,000 to £25,000 during the winter months.

Rates:
Business rates payable of £801 pa.

Legal Fees:
Vendors and purchasers to meet their own contractual costs; purchaser to meet the reasonable costs in establishing any new lease.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

The premises are currently let on an open ended licence with a rent of £80 per week.

Location:

Warehouse of in excess of 1,350 sq ft with extensive freezer facilities, racking to other walls, and office area.

Other information

Reasons for selling:

The vendors wish to concentrate on their other business interests.

Trading hours:

Summer hours: 9.00 am to 3.00 pm Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 12.00 noon Saturday, 9.00 am to 11.00 am Sunday. Winter hours: 9.00 am to 11.00 am Monday to Saturday.

Financing available:

The business should readily support loan finance subject to status. For further information please contact Dedman Business Sales.

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