Freehold Leasehold Bridal Studio In West Midlands For Sale

Business description

History

• The business was started originally by the current owner in 1992.
• Since its inception the business has established a loyal customer base and has achieved a fine reputation.

Reason for sale

• This is a genuine retirement sale.

Services/products

• The business specialises in the sales of bridal gowns of well known and internationally recognised brand names.
• In addition the following are also sold:
O Brides maid dresses
O Flower girls dresses
O Accessories
O Veils
O Tiaras
O Shoes
O Jewellery
O Bags
O Prom dresses
O Hhooped underskirts

• The owner also offers in house alterations, shoe dying and an after care service

Customers

• The owner has informed us that 75% of orders are from referrals and word of mouth.
• Customers are mainly from a twenty mile radius with other customers’ ordering from as far afield as london, the east midlands and shropshire.

Order book

• There is a good forward order book in place for 2013
• Deposits are already being placed for 2014 bookings, almost two years in advance

Advertising

• The business conducts advertising in the local paper, within the yellow pages, thomsons and on their own web site.



Energy performance certificate (epc)

• An energy performance certificate will be made available at the appropriate time








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Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

• The freehold premises are located within a smart and highly visible parade of retail outlets which include a dance wear business, tanning studio, dry cleaners, hairdressers, newsagents and a craft shop.
• The parade services the needs of the residential community of middle class homes.
• There is free customer car parking to the front as well as staff parking to the rear
• The area is accessed by both the M6 and the M54.

Premises details:

• The building is an end of terrace property, which briefly comprises of a retail showroom with displays and a counter
• To the rear on the ground floor there is a work room, two changing rooms, w/c, kitchen and access to the rear car park.
• To the first floor there is a good size showroom/studio, two fitting rooms with an area for accessories
• Stock room and a small office

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

• We have been informed by the owner that there are several areas with genuine potential to increase both sales and profits. They include:
o Sunday openings
o Offering Men’s wedding suits via the Brides or through a dedicated evening appointment service for men only
o Holding designer weekends in collaboration with well known brand suppliers.
o A marquee could be erected at the rear which would be a convenient venue for designer events
o Attending wedding fairs and developing links into the Asian Market

Trading hours:

• Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm

Employees:

4

Years established:

19