Fires Fireplaces And Stoves Business In Cheshire For Sale

Business description

This is a long established business which over the years has earned a first class reputation. This in turn generates much repeat business.

The business is located on a busy main road but with free parking to the front of the premises. It is located adjacent to and opposite businesses in allied trades and also prestigious companies which attract business to the area.

Although turnover is slightly down from its all time peak the figures have held up well and the 2011 show an increase on the previous year of 7%.

The business is very well fitted out with over 100 displays a lot of which have fully working fires. The company deals in gas, electric and solid fuel equipment.

There is huge scope to increase turnover and profits, although money is collected for fitting, the company use sub contract labour, which could easily be done by in house staff.

As the owners near retirement they have not fully developed sales as they might in the stove sector. There is great potential here. There is also scope to operate an e-commerce website to capitalise on on-line sales.


• First Class Trading Location

• Excellent Reputation Giving Much Repeat Business and Recommendations

• Trading Figures Good Even in the Current Climate

• Potential for On-Line Sales

• Scope for Development of Stove and Service Sectors

• Retirement Sale

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

To be confirmed

Leasehold rent:

£19,000 per annum

Location:

North West England

Premises details:

• Ground Floor: Spacious showroom with sales office area


• First Floor: Showroom, toilet, office and kitchen

Business Operation

Reasons for selling:

Retirement and other business interests

Trading hours:

Monday-Friday – 9.30am-5.30pm
Saturday – 9.30am – 5pm
Sunday – 11am – 3pm

Employees:

2 vendors, 2 Sales Assistants, 1 Driver

Other information

Inventory / Stock value:

£50,000 (included in the asking price)