Asking price: £129,950

Sales revenue: £300,000

Net profit: £70,000

Fixtures value: Undisclosed

Stock value: £2,500

Franchise terms
Franchise contract to be agreed with franchisor prior to purchase.

Business description
The business uses a specialist fibre glass system in the replacement and maintenance of both domestic and commercial flat roofs. It also supplies and installs a full compliment of associated fascias, soffits and guttering. This is a well established business and achieves a turnover in the region of £300,000 with a net profit of around £70,000 but £90,000 is easily achievable which has been proven. One of a network of 22 franchises of its kind it has a national reputation for quality and service and is recognised to be a market leader in its specialist field. The company has also recently introduced a new overlay system which is expected to massively increase sales in the commercial sector(ie local
authorities,schools,hospitals).

Based in the affluent Cheshire commuter belt it serves Greater Manchester and surrounding areas and is currently run from home but can be easily relocated to a new owners home or business premises.

This is a rare opportunity for anyone seeking a flurishing fully equiped, widely valued going concern operating in a specialist service sector of constant high demand. However no previous experience is required as full training will be provided by the owner together with a full support package from the franchisor. In addition to this there are 2 full time experienced fitters which would allow the new owner to be either hands on or to simply run it on a managerial basis. Included in the sale are 2 fully equiped mobile workshops, display stands at 2 premier garden centres and promotional liteature.

The company generates a constant flow of work through proven national and local advertising strategies together with repeat contracts from building companies,recommends and very importantly the good will factor that it now enjoys. With this in mind it has proven to have been unaffected by an adverse economy and as such always has a good forward order book of between £40,000 - £60,000plus.

Years established: 9 years

Employees: 2 full time

Trading hours: monday to friday 8am-5pm.

Home based: This business can be run from home.

Relocatable: This business can be relocated.

Location
Greater Manchester and surrounding areas but there is opportunity to expand the area with the view to increase turnover,profit etc.

Expansion potential
The business is one which would naturally furnish an enthusiastic purchasor with considerable scope for continued growth and increased profitability not least with regards to investments in additional vehicles,equipment and staff to fully exploit the ongoing demand.

Competition / Market
This is a specialist product and service which has no major competitors as the franchise has a unique system which is not sold outside their own network.

Support & training
Full training in all aspects of the business will be given by the present owner along with a full support package from the franchisors of which there is no time limit.

Reasons for selling
Emigration to Australia with plans to set up the company's first international franchise.

Financing available
Financing and business purchase advice available through business sales agent Ernest Wilson.