Well Presented And Managed Leasehold Drycleaners In Winchester For Sale

Business description

The particular highlights of the business are:
- A well established business.
- Good loyal clientele.
- Fully equipped business with favorable lease terms (see below).
- Turnover in excess of £70,000 with a net profit of £19,989. (See financial summary below).
- A business with great potential.
- An easily run operation.
- Good loyal well trained staff.
- A good first time buyers business.
- Low rent and rates.
- Very low overheads.
- A niche concern with very little competition.
- Business enjoys superb local reputation.
- The concern provides Dry Cleaning, Alterations, Laundry, Carpet Cleaner Hire and is an agent for Shoe Repairs and Key Cutting.

History
Agents are delighted to place onto the market this Leasehold Dry Cleaners which has been established since 2003. The business has been in the hands of the current owner since 2005 and he now wishes to sell due to retirement.

Services
This very good business opportunity provides Dry Cleaning, Alterations, Laundry, Carpet Cleaner Hire and is an agent for Shoe Repairs and Key Cutting.

Staffing
The concern employs one part-time member of staff.
Owners Role
The owner is involved in the day to day running of the business.

Marketing
No marketing or promoting of the business has recently been undertaken as the business is well known.

Competition
There are only very low levels of local competition.

Market
The client base consists of local residents with high levels of passing trade.

Opportunities
The concern has huge potential. In particular the turnover and profits can be increased by:
• Increasing the marketing activity with direct mailings and local and internet advertising.
• Increasing the services to include delivery and pick up.
• Increasing the radius of the service by developing agents.
• Becoming more efficient with staffing levels.
• With the introduction of a website and e-commerce.

Training and Handover
The owner would be available for an extensive training and handover period for the benefit of the new owners if required. The Owner would also be happy for an on the job observation period to assess the business prior to offers being made.


The present annual turnover is £70,816 with a gross profit of £54,748 and a net profit of £19.989. The present value of the stock is £600.
The potential turnover of the business within the next 2 years is forecast to reach £125,000 pa given the changes that are required to be made to the business. Full financial disclosure is available on request after viewings and the signing of a confidentiality agreement.
Please note we do not guarantee the accuracy of these figures which are in many cases estimated and are not verified. Please do not rely on the accuracy of these figures and seek professional help before making any offers. We will not be held liable for any inaccuracies in these figures or any other statements contained in relation to this business.


Disclaimer
These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract.
The statements and descriptions given are made without warranties by us who it should be noted have NOT verified the information provided.
Purchasers should in all cases undertake financial due diligence using their own professional advisors before committing themselves in contract rather than relying on illustrations ,figures and information given on behalf of the seller.

Property information

Location:

- Situated close to the Town Centre of Winchester in Hampshire.
- Prominent location on main arterial road.
- Part of a parade of shops.
- Excellent free parking facilities on the main road.
- Industrial estates nearby.
- Surrounded by a densely populated residential area with schools and other local amenities.
- High levels of passing trade.
- Good volumes of traffic and pedestrian flow.
- A commercially thriving area.
- Well linked with the M3, A34, A31 and A33.
- Eastleigh, Southampton and the South Coast all lie close by.
- Area enjoying much growth and re generation.
- A lifestyle area.
- Excellent local demographics for this type of area.

Premises details:

The property is terraced and is part of a parade of shops and is approximately 200 sq ft. The front is branded with an attractive glass front. There is an external CCTV system covering the front and rear of the store. The main customer service area is carpeted with shelving and racking to the walls. It is very well presented and is very conveniently laid out.

To the rear is a service area. There are a toilet and staff facilities.

External
To the rear there is a parking space and rear access for deliveries and dispatches.

Size in square feet:

200sq ft

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

The concern has huge potential. In particular the turnover and profits can be increased by:
• Increasing the marketing activity with direct mailings and local and internet advertising.
• Increasing the services to include delivery and pick up.
• Increasing the radius of the service by developing agents.
• Becoming more efficient with staffing levels.
• With the introduction of a website and e-commerce.

Competition / Market:

There are only very low levels of local competition.

Reasons for selling:

due to retirement.

Trading hours:

Monday to Friday: 8.30 to 5.30pm
Saturday: 8.30 to 5pm
Sunday: Closed

Employees:

The concern employs one part-time member of staff.

Years established:

8years

Other information

Support & training:

The owner would be available for an extensive training and handover period for the benefit of the new owners if required. The Owner would also be happy for an on the job observation period to assess the business prior to offers being made.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

£32,000 (included in the asking price)

Inventory / Stock value:

£600