Gift Shop In Whitby For Sale

Business description

This business has been traded successfully by the current owner for a quarter of a century.

The location of the business is ideal in the heart of the main tourist street near car parks and the market and with huge volumes of footfall.

As well as general gifts the shop specialises in the sale of bears which attracts higher numbers of customers.

Unlike the majority of businesses in the current economic climate, this business has shown a 10% increase in 2008 and a further 10% in 2009 turnover. Profits have also increased.

There is also great scope for increase especially with a full time owner operator.

Further business information

• ideal location
• traded successfully for decades
• speciality sales
• increase in trade for last 2 years
• potential for owner operator
• popular thriving resort

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

New lease available. Terms to be negotiated

Leasehold rent:

£12,000 per annum

Location:

The location of the business is ideal in the heart of the main tourist street near car parks and the market and with huge volumes of footfall.

Premises details:

Parade premises

Double fronted saleshop with spacious sales area and stockroom which has the benefit of CCTV

Business Operation

Reasons for selling:

Vendor wanting change after 25 successful years

Employees:

Vendor part time plus part time staff as required

Years established:

25 Years