| (REF: 2014) Prime Location Café & Convenience Store in South Wales |
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| Seller Reference: |
2014 |
| B4S Reference: |
29730 |
| Asking Price: |
£149,950
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| Net Profit: |
£27,000 |
| Sales Revenue: |
£408,000 |
| Number of Staff: |
3 |
| Established For: |
3 Years 0 Months |
| Ownership: |
Leasehold |
| Location: |
Blackwood, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom |
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The particular highlights of the business are:
- A well established business.
- Good loyal clientele.
- Fully equipped business with favorable lease terms (see below).
- Turnover in excess of £400,000 with a net profit of £27,000 (see financial summary below).
- A business with massive potential.
- An easily run operation.
- Good loyal well trained staff.
- A good first time buyers business and ideal purchase for a couple or partnership.
- Low rent and rates.
- A niche concern with very little competition.
- Business enjoys superb local reputation.
- The concern provides a convenience store and café within a busy bus station complex.
History
Phoenix Business Transfer Agents are delighted to place onto the market this Prime Location Café and Convenience Store in South Wales which has been established since 2008. The business has been in the hands of the current owner since 2008 and he now wishes to sell due to other business interests.
Services
This very good business opportunity provides a convenience store and café within a busy bus station complex.
Staffing
The concern employs 3 part-time members of staff.
Owners Role
The owner is involved in the day to day running of the business.
Marketing
No marketing or promoting of the business has recently been undertaken as the business is well known.
Competition
There is no local competition within the bus station or market square.
Market
The client base consists of local shoppers with a high volume of passing trade.
Opportunities
The concern has huge potential. In particular the turnover and profits can be increased by:
• Increasing the marketing activity with direct mailings including local and internet advertising.
• Increasing the opening hours to include later evenings and Sunday trading.
• Becoming more efficient with staffing levels.
• Working more hands on hours and saving on wages.
• With the introduction of a website and e-commerce.
Training and Handover
The owner would be available for an extensive training and handover period for the benefit of the new owners if required. The owner would also be happy for an on the job observation period to assess the business prior to offers being made.
The present annual turnover is £408,000 with a gross profit of 33% and a net profit of £27,000. The wages are £26,000. The present value of the stock is £6,000.
The potential turnover of the business within the next 2 years is forecast to reach £800,000 pa given the changes that are required to be made to the business. Full financial disclosure is available on request after viewings and the signing of a confidentiality agreement.
Please note Phoenix do not guarantee the accuracy of these figures which are in many cases estimated and are not verified. Please do not rely on the accuracy of these figures and seek professional help before making any offers. Phoenix will not be held liable for any inaccuracies in these figures or any other statements contained in relation to this business.
Disclaimer
These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract.
The statements and descriptions given are made without warranties by Phoenix Business Agents Limited who it should be noted have NOT verified the information provided.
Purchasers should in all cases undertake financial due diligence using their own professional advisors before committing themselves in contract rather than relying on illustrations ,figures and information given on behalf of the seller.
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Property: |
Leasehold |
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Lease Terms: |
The original length of the lease was 15 years with 12 years remaining. The rent is £15,000 pa. The lease may be renewable or negotiable for longer term if required. The rates are £10,700 pa.
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Current Rent: |
15000pa |
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Living Accommodation: |
No |
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Location: |
- Situated in the Bus Station and Market Square area of Blackwood in South Wales.
- Prominent location on main arterial road.
- Part of a busy and very modern bus station complex.
- Excellent parking facilities nearby.
- Industrial estates nearby.
- Surrounded by a densely populated residential area with schools and other local amenities.
- High levels of passing trade.
- Good volumes of traffic and pedestrian flow.
- A commercially thriving area.
- Well linked with the A4048, A472 and A467.
- Cardiff, Newport and Pontypool all lie close by.
- Area enjoying much growth and regeneration.
- A lifestyle area.
- Excellent local demographics for this type of area.
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There is no local competition within the bus station or market square. |
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The concern has huge potential. In particular the turnover and profits can be increased by:
• Increasing the marketing activity with direct mailings including local and internet advertising.
• Increasing the opening hours to include later evenings and Sunday trading.
• Becoming more efficient with staffing levels.
• Working more hands on hours and saving on wages.
• With the introduction of a website and e-commerce.
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The owner would be available for an extensive training and handover period for the benefit of the new owners if required. The owner would also be happy for an on the job observation period to assess the business prior to offers being made. |
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wishes to sell due to other business interests.
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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 concern employs 3 part-time members of staff. |
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The concern employs 3 part-time members of staff. |
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