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Contract Cleaning Franchise For Sale
(Ref: GC073)
Essex, United Kingdom
Financials
Asking price: £115,000
Sales revenue: £170,000
Net profit: £56,000
Fixtures value: Undisclosed
Stock value: Undisclosed
Business description
This is a well established office and commercial contract cleaning company that would provide an excellent lifestyle/business opportunity for many types of people.
Having worked hard to build up a successful business, the owner has recently been able to operate the business on a part time basis and feels that somebody with a family would be able to run the business alongside their other commitments.
The business has contracts with a number of very successful clients. These include NHS, car showrooms, public houses and a number of local offices.
The business provides an excellent service and has been doing so for some time. The owner has prioritised the training of his staff and has never lost a contract on performance. The reputation of the business is therefore very positive in the area.
Due to the nature of the clients needs, the business has consistent levels of trade and in many cases the business provides a service to its customers on a daily basis.
This successful business takes great pride in offering a high standard of work, using quality equipment which is operated by staff that have been trained to give close attention to detail.
The company takes great pride in delivering a value for money service. This policy has ensured that many desirable contracts have been won.
Customer Service
The business delivers the highest possible standards of service and claims that it has never lost a contract as a result of poor service, but it has won plenty as a result of the excellent local reputation it has earned.
Financial Profile
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.
Turnover is in excess of £170,000.Net profits are very healthy and are currently circa £56,000.
Employees: The business currently employs 25 staff on a contract basis. The team has been very well trained and is highly reliable.
Relocatable: This business can be relocated.
Location
The current owner operates the business from his own home. This is an obvious option and means the business could be relocated without any issues.
Competition / Market
The company has never needed to advertise. It does have a listing on yell.com and the parent company provides marketing materials. Most business has been generated through referrals or through the owner undertaking periodic sales campaigns.
Support & training
The current owner will provide all necessary training and all relevant contacts will be supplied to allow continuity of trading.
Reasons for selling
The owner has made the decision to move home to his native Italy. He is leaving this business in very good shape and will be pursuing a similar opportunity when he leaves the country.
