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Pet Shop For Sale

(Ref: 8732DE)

Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Financials

Asking price: £27,500

Sales revenue: £31,200

Net profit: Undisclosed

Fixtures value: Undisclosed

Stock value: Undisclosed

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Business description
Advent Business Sales have been instructed to offer for sale this well established popular pet supplies with excellent potential for growth.

Established in 1980 by the vendor, it is now reluctantly offered for sale due to the desire to retire.

The business offers a full range of pet supplies including:
• Feed
• Bedding
• Treatments
• Pet toys
The customer base is predominantly local with a good number of holiday makers, who visit the Dales who use the shop for supplies.

The business also has a pet licence to sell small animals and fish.

The stock levels have always remained generous allowing a wide assortment and ensuring most customers’ needs are fulfilled in one visit.

There is no real competition for over 5 miles, allowing a good steady customer footfall.

Our client does not advertise currently, although this may be a useful opportunity for any new owner.

ref:8732DE

Employees: Currently staffed by the vendor with one part time employee,

Trading hours: Mon/Tues, Thurs / Fri: 9.30am – 5pm, Sat: 9.30am – 4pm

Property: Leasehold


Lease terms
TENURE: Leasehold Original lease: TBC Remaining lease: TBC Review every: TBC Rent: TBC We are advised that the annual business rates are currently: £744.25

Living accomodation
A quaint ground floor premise, located within a village shopping parade briefly consisting of: Ground Floor - Display window to front with entrance door leading to main sales area, with ample shelving and racking throughout - Sales counter to the centre of the shop - Rear door way leading into storage area - Stairs to basement which houses further storage area - W/c to rear External - Paved to shop front with free street parking directly in front of the shop

Location
The business occupies a prime location within a popular village in the Derbyshire Dales. The immediate area consists of a number of quaint village shops servicing the needs of the village.

There are excellent parking facilities along main road, directly in front of the premises.


Expansion potential
There is excellent scope for growth and expansion including: 1. Introducing a delivery service within a short distance of the shop 2. Introducing more stock lines 3. Further sales can be gained by increasing opening hours 4. Introduce dog clipping or grooming as there is a high demand for this service.

Financing available
Please let us know if you require finance for the purchase of a business.

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