| (REF: CH016) New & Reconditioned Commercial Catering Equipment Supplier |
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| Seller Reference: |
CH016 |
| B4S Reference: |
16166 |
| Asking Price: |
£500,000
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| Net Profit: |
Undisclosed |
| Sales Revenue: |
£850,000 |
| Number of Staff: |
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| Established For: |
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| Ownership: |
Freehold |
| Location: |
East Coast Of Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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This established reputable business supply new and re-conditioned catering equipment, also undertaking maintenance work servicing gas and electric appliances, plus design and installation of commercial kitchens, offering high quality value for money products and services.
The business also offers maintenance contracts to its wide range of clients, including some large blue chip companies. Maintenance and installation teams are fully conversant with equipment from all leading catering manufacturers, and are qualified to advise on such matters as health and safety and current legislative requirements.
Suppliers of quality commercial catering and refrigeration equipment to the trade, the business install new and reconditioned equipment at commercial premises from toasters to service counters and everything in between.
With extensive catering knowledge the reliable, skilled and experienced work force make every effort to satisfy the customer requirements, offering prompt delivery with a personal and friendly service.
This business is a "one stop shop" offering a full range of catering equipment and supplies that are constantly being updated. Providing a service that is second to none by maintaining close relationships with leading manufacturers and consumable suppliers and having knowledgeable experienced staff who understand and are extremely responsive to the needs of customers.
The business has developed a wide reputation for a prompt, reliable and efficient service.
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Property: |
Freehold |
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Living Accommodation: |
No |
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Yellow pages, local press, trade awareness leaflets and brochures, telesales and the finest form of marketing, word of mouth recommendation are used to advertise and market this business. In addition, the business has sign-written vans that help to expose the business brand name to the surrounding area.
An immense opportunity exists to build on an excellent reputation and implement further and more assertive methods of advertising to expose the business to even greater markets. Various methods could be used in this regard, including, a direst sales force, trade exhibitions, and direct mail.
The company does not have a web presence and there is no doubt that turnover and profits could increase using this additional medium.
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The business has grown, forging a reputation for itself by providing a quality service. As a result of this excellent track record the business has secured contracts with many major companies, offering plenty of opportunity for further expansion.
The business would benefit from a more pro active management, the owner has decided that rather than taking the business on to the next level; he will be retiring and leave the growth to the new owner. The business is a turnkey, with a relatively short learning curve for the new buyer and a knowledgeable; business confident buyer will easily make that transition.
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The owner will provide full business familiarisation, training and handover. |
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The three directors of the company have now reached between the ages of fifty and sixty years old respectively, and are now ready to retire following the successful handover of the business. |
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Is this a home-based business? |
No |
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Can this business be relocated? |
No |
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Is this business part of a franchise? |
No |
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The company currently has a staff compliment of nine, and provides a friendly working environment for its employees, striving to develop their individual strengths. |
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