| (REF: 2367) Unopposed Busy Leasehold Post Office/Convenience Store in South Wales |
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| Seller Reference: |
2367 |
| B4S Reference: |
30384 |
| Asking Price: |
£170,000
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| Net Profit: |
£52,000 |
| Sales Revenue: |
£612,000 |
| Number of Staff: |
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| Established For: |
51 Years 0 Months |
| Ownership: |
Leasehold |
| Location: |
Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom |
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The particular highlights of the business are:
- A well established business.
- Good loyal clientele.
- Fully equipped business with favourable lease terms (see below).
- Turnover in excess of £600,000 pa with a net profit of £52,000 (see financial summary below).
- A business with great potential which has not been exploited because the current owner has other business commitments.
- An easily run operation.
- Good loyal well trained staff.
- A good first time buyers business and ideal purchase for a husband and wife team.
- Low rent and rates.
- Very low overheads.
- A niche concern with no competition.
- Business enjoys superb local reputation.
- The concern provides post office services from one counter, a comprehensive range of convenience products, the national lottery, ATM, newspapers, magazines, stationary, dvd hire, off license, fresh fruit and vegetables, frozen foods, savories, sandwiches and pet foods.
History
Phoenix Business Transfer Agents are delighted to place onto the market this Leasehold Post Office/Convenience Store which has been established since 1960. The business has been in the hands of the current owner since 2005 and he now wishes to sell due to other business commitments.
Services
This very good business opportunity provides post office services from one counter, a comprehensive range of convenience products, the national lottery, ATM, newspapers, magazines, stationary, dvd hire, off license, fresh fruit and vegetables, frozen foods, savories, sandwiches and pet foods.
Staffing
The concern employs 6 part-time staff.
Owners Role
The owner is involved in the day to day running of the business.
Marketing
Spar complete localized leaflet drops on behalf of the business otherwise no other marketing or promoting of the business has recently been undertaken as the business is well known.
Competition
There is no local competition.
Market
The client base consists of local residents from a well populated residential area as well as good levels 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 and local and internet advertising.
• Increasing the opening hours to include later evenings to take advantage of the alcoholic drink sales.
• 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 £612,000 (this includes the Post Office salary of £25,000) with a net profit of £52,000.The present value of the stock is £15,000.
The potential turnover of the business within the next 2 years is forecast to reach £700,000 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.
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Property: |
Leasehold |
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Lease Terms: |
The original length of the lease was 21 years with 9 years remaining. The rent is £7,000 pa with a review in 2015. The lease may be renewable or negotiable for longer term if required. The rates are currently free of charge.
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Current Rent: |
7000pa |
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Living Accommodation: |
No |
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Location: |
- Situated in the High Corner area of Cardiff in South Wales.
- Prominent location on main arterial road.
- Part of a parade of shops with some 2 other units.
- Excellent free parking facilities nearby.
- Surrounded by a well populated residential area with schools and other local amenities.
- High levels of passing trade.
- Good volumes of traffic and pedestrian flow.
- Commercially thriving area.
- Well linked with the A470 and M4.
- Cardiff City Centre, Caerphilly and Pontypridd 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. |
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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 and local and internet advertising.
• Increasing the opening hours to include later evenings to take advantage of the alcoholic drink sales.
• 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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he now wishes to sell due to other business commitments. |
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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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Monday to Saturday: 7.00am – 8.00pm
Sunday: 7.00am – 6.00pm
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The concern employs 6 part-time staff. |
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