The business was established in 2004 providing a dog walking service and home visiting service for cats and small pets in the Sandhurst, Crowthorne, Ascot and Wokingham area of Berkshire. Large regular client-base and year 4 turnover in exess of £62,000 with a gross profit of £56,000. The sale will include a signwritten 2006 Citroen Dispatch van fitted with 4 large cages. Full handover will be provided.
Years established: 4.5
Employees: 2
Trading hours: 8 to 6
Home based: This business can be run from home.
Franchise termsThe initial 5 year term ends at the end of March 2009, and will be renewed automatically for a further 5 years on sale.
LocationCurrently run from home in Sandhurst, Berkshire
Expansion potentialA great deal of expansion exists in the provision of holiday home boarding for dogs and also home and pet sitting both of which we currently do very little (by choice)
Competition / MarketReasonable amount of local competition for dog walking, but our cat and small pet service has very little competition.
Support & trainingThe purchaser will attend 2 days of 'formal' training at the Franchisor's Andover HQ. The cost of this is payable direct to the franchisor and not included in the sale price. However full on-site training and handover is included.
Reasons for sellingChanged personal circumstances and an imminent relocation to another part of the country