Mail Boxes Etc Franchise In South Yorkshire For Sale

Business description

Sheffield is England’s 4th largest city, with a population of over 560,000. Over1.5 million people live within a 45 minute drive. Massive government investment in Sheffield in the last 10 years has enabled the city to shrug off its post-industrial image and promote its rebirth as a vibrant, modern city. Mail Boxes Etc (MBE) is located in the fashionable Devonshire Quarter of the city centre. It overlooks Devonshire Green, in one of the few areas of the city centre that has ample street parking and a pay & display park.

At 1650 sq ft, it is one of MBE’s largest stores, and has ample storage facilities and a walk-in safe for secure storage. There is also scope to increase the size of the business as future development and growth dictates.

The business has a thriving business with the two universities in Sheffield and as the only retail packing and shipping operation in South Yorkshire, local businesses tend to use MBE for ad hoc time sensitive and / or valuable shipments. MBE Sheffield collects antiques from auction houses in Brigg, Matlock, Lincoln, Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Bakewell. This has been an excellent source of revenue for the store over the years. It is anticipated that this source of income which will steadily grow.

This is a business that is seeing rapid growth once again with many different options for future business expansion as the City develops further. It is an exciting time to acquire a business with great growth potential. Unfortunately health issues means the current owner has to sell the business and is unable to develop the current business further.

Franchise terms

Full BFA member with a 10year renewable franchise agreement

Property information

Location:

Devonshire Green Sheffield - one of the most attractive areas in which to work

Premises details:

Leasehold to 2015.
1650 Sq ft with expansion potential as required

Other information

Expansion potential:

The potential for further expansion is huge. Working with the growing student population, the auction houses, local businesses and the general public makes growth simply a factor of effort.

Competition / Market:

Given the wide range of services offered there is no effective competition

Support & training:

One of the top franchisors in the UK; full training is given by Mail Boxes Etc head office and the selling owner will ensure a full and comprehensive handover.

Reasons for selling:

The current owner has heath issues prompting retirement from the business and a sale.

Trading hours:

Usual business hours

Financing available:

Funding introductions available through Franchise Resales Limited and the franchisor MBE