Profitable Dry Cleaners In West London For Sale

Business description

Profitable Dry Cleaners
Tailoring Alterations & Repairs
Laundry, Ironing Services, Shoes Repairs & Leather and Suede Preservation

This well-established, professional dry cleaning company offers the ultimate in dry cleaning services with complete clothes and textile care, with a service that is second to none. As well as everyday items the company launder duvets and offer a shirt and ironing service. It specialises in the cleaning of curtains and wedding gowns, and is extremely proficient with very delicate items and leather and suede preservation. Many dry cleaners will not accept certain delicate items but this company prides itself on this type of work and items are always returned with full customer satisfaction. The company has the added benefit of a local tailor with many years experience who takes care of garment alterations and repairs plus a traditional cobbler providing quality shoe repairs.

This profitable company offers a high standard of work, all customers cleaning and repair work is undertaken in house, whilst still being competitively priced. The loyal customer base generates a high level of repeat business from local customers living and working in the area.

The fully equipped shop has been maintained to the highest standard. The strategic position of the shop plus the convenient opening hours and same day service ensures that customers are able to drop off and collect cleaning at a time suitable to them.

An efficient office collection and delivery dry cleaning service is provided for business people, this is a convenient twice-weekly service that covers a ten-mile radius from the shop. This is a very popular and profitable service generating a high percentage of turnover. It could be a perfect platform from which to expand the round and also offer a full laundry service.

The small team of friendly staff offers old fashioned attention to detail that is not often seen today. The business is proud to provide customers with a very personal and friendly service.

Due to its great location this tremendous, cash rich business is certain to generate a high level of interest, so early viewing is strongly recommended.

Customer Service:

The business has plenty of experience and offers customers a guarantee of complete satisfaction and customer service which is second-to-none. The company aims to go that little bit further and return garments in a 'like-new' condition after cleaning.

Financial Information:

The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.

The business is financially stable with positive cash flow. The current turnover is in excess of £100,000 per annum.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

Current rent is £12,000 per annum; rates are circa £2,500 per annum.

Location:

The business operates from first class leasehold premises that are superbly located in close proximity to many businesses, hotels, offices and retail stores. The fully equipped modern shop is maintained to the highest standards and has the most up-to-date, environmentally friendly equipment installed that meets with all E.U. regulations. The business is run with the benefit of low overheads plus having a modern security alarm and grills fitted. Current rent is £12,000 per annum; rates are circa £2,500 per annum.

Other information

Expansion potential:

This business offers further scope for expansion. The addition of another collection and delivery service within this densely populated area could substantially increase profits and turnover. This business is ideal for a purchaser who is motivated and can tap their creative capacity to grow the business considerably. With a tried and proven history of success and profitability, strategic expansion into further related trades like key cutting and engraving could offer this financially attractive business even more upside potential.

Competition / Market:

To date the business has invested very little on marketing. The business has built up a superb reputation by word of mouth recommendation and enjoys a high level of repeat business. Investment in marketing, possibly mails drops /leaflets could increase turnover.

Support & training:

Our client is happy to provide a full business familiarisation, training and handover period, to be negotiated prior to the sale.

Trading hours:

Monday – Friday 8.00am – 6.00pm