Well Established Highly Profitable Worcestershire Bespoke Picture Framer For Sale

Business description

The vendor has been in ownership for the last 7 years. The Business was established in 1988 and the nearest direct competition is around 10 miles away

HISTORY

The vendor has been in ownership for the last 7 years. The Business was established in 1988 and the nearest direct competition is around 10 miles away

REASON FOR SALE

A change in the vendor’s personal circumstances has precipitated a sale.

The owners will assist in a handover period as required/agreed.

PRODUCTS

Ready made frames, mounts, limited edition prints, open prints, good selection of upmarket greetings cards, postcards – local and others, original art work, clip frames, mirrors.

SERVICES

The Company offers a bespoke framing service using quality mouldings from well known manufacturers such as Argadia, Nielson, Euro Mouldings and Ashworth and Thompson.

The company supplies from the most basic budget to 6’ x 4’ elaborate antique effect frames.

CUSTOMERS

Approximately 75% drawn from the local area with a high repeat and referral trade, with the remaining 25% from tourists coming into the town attracted by its culture, heritage and beautiful landscapes.

STRENGTHS

• Extremely well established,
• Fully equipped,
• Excellent location
• High gross margins
• No local competition.
• Fully staff run.

STOCKS

We are advised that stock at cost is approximately £15,000.
REF: 9579WR


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An Energy Performance Certificate will be made available upon request of further details where one is required for the business premises.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Location:

Prominent main road location in a select arcade in an affluent town in Worcestershire. Other nearby businesses includes jewellery, furniture, fabrics, restaurant, banks and a delicatessens.

Parking is free of charge time limited in front of the arcade

Other information

Expansion potential:

• A working owner would increase profits immediately by reducing staff costs.
• Open Mondays, advertise more,
• Compress the space taken up within the shop to allow for new lines to be introduced, such as arts supplies, ceramics, books, local interest items.

Trading hours:

Mon: Closed
Tues to Sat: 9am to 5pm