Well Established Flower Shop In Superb Trading Location For Sale

Business description

Established nearly 40 years ago, and under the current ownership for the last 8 years. A well presented Floristry business close to the nearby High Street. Benefiting from a high footfall, and ideally positioned opposite 2 funeral directors! There are agreements between the florist and funeral directors to supply flowers. The location has both independent traders as well as large brand names including Boots, Co-Op and Blockbuster Video Store.

Turnover:
The 2010 accounts show sales of £133,707 and a gross profit of 39.3%. The true net adjusted profit was £26,366.

Rates:
Business rates payable of approximately £1,400 per annum.

Reason for Sale:
The vendors are reluctantly selling due to ill health.

Stock:
Stock to be purchased separately at valuation, approximately £3,000

Legal Fees:
Vendor and purchaser to be responsible for their own legal costs.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Location:

Property:
An attractive retail shop with a delightful Dickensian style bowed frontage. The front portion of the retail area is tiled with a brick built display for flowers. Step up to the till & servery area. Customer seating area with laminate wooden flooring. Step down at the rear of the shop gives access to the preparation area, staff kitchenette and toilet. There is a cold room for stock and rear access to a spacious rear yard with refuse area.

Business Operation

Trading hours:

9:00am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday and 9:00am - 2:00pm Saturday.

Employees:

Staff: Husband and Wife team with part time casual staff as and when required.