| (REF: Well established Garden Mainte) Successful Gardening Business in the Bristol areas |
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| Seller Reference: |
Well established Garden Mainte |
| B4S Reference: |
30769 |
| Asking Price: |
£20 000 - £49 999
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| Net Profit: |
£20 000 - £49 999 |
| Sales Revenue: |
£50 000 - £99 999 |
| Number of Staff: |
Send enquiry for more details. |
| Established For: |
4 Years 0 Months |
| Ownership: |
No Property Included |
| Location: |
Bishopsworth, Bristol County, United Kingdom |
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Background
Jim’s Mowing provides a comprehensive lawn mowing and garden maintenance service.
Jim’s Mowing was started (in Australia) by Jim Penman in December 1982 and first franchised in 1989. It is now the biggest garden maintenance franchise in the world, with a network of over 2,600 individual franchisees currently operating throughout Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Jim’s Mowing was launched in the UK in March 2005.
One of the keys to the success of the Jim’s system is its uncompromising commitment to providing a very reliable, high quality service, together with an efficient support network that looks after the welfare of its franchisees.
The iconic vehicles are instantly recognisable and the brand is gaining in visibility throughout the South-West. In a field where excellent customer service is often the exception rather than the rule, our operational procedures, including franchisee training, cutting edge software and communication systems, ensures customers receive a very high quality, reliable and friendly service which in turn gives an enormous competitive edge.
All Jim’s Mowing Franchisees offer customers fixed prices on all the services they provide, with a no payment policy unless the customer is completely satisfied. This in turn encourages excellent service and enables franchisee to achieve a higher return.
For more information visit www.jimsmowing.co.uk
Reason for sale
The owner is pursuing other interests
Prospects
The business is currently run with 1 full time and 2 casual employees. This could be increased with the introduction of a new vehicle. Marketing could be further expanded to increase business levels.
Financial Overview
The last 12 months have seen a turnover of around £60k with a net profit of £4k (Full time wage of £15,000 will be removed if owner operated). There are around 56 regular customers. Full details can be provided after signing of a confidentiality agreement.
What is For Sale
Jim’s Mowing Bristol is for sale at £22,000 + equipment (approximately £1k)
Upon transfer of the franchise a work availability guarantee will be in place for the purchaser. Please note also that half of proceeds are retained by Franchisor for 45 days. This is to ensure that existing custom is in place and maintained.
The sale price includes:
- Exclusive territory
- Induction training
- Basic starting uniform and initial stationery pack
- Unique software package
- Support from the Franchisor and other franchisees
- Centrally administered call centre
- Customer database and details of forward bookings
- The “57” reg purpose built vehicle is currently on a contract hire basis and this can be transferred to the new owner
One of over 2000 Jim's Franchises worldwide the Bristol franchise has been operating for just under 4 years. It covers all areas of Bristol with most work being carried out in the North of the city. There is an abundance of work and the opportunity is there for anyone who wants to take it to the next level.
It is the perfect recession proof lifestyle choice with enough work to suit all.
Location: Bristol
Premises: Run from home
Expansion potential: The Business is at a point where expansion is a real possibility, this could include putting a second or third vehicle on the road and employing more staff.
Reasons for selling: Possible move back to native Australia
Years Established: 4
Support & training: Training is given by Jim's Mowing to include introductory horticulture and business course and NPTC chemical spraying license. National Central office which controls enquiries, maintains national website & advertising. Local Franchisor for assistance and advice and provide local advertising.
Furniture / Fixtures value: Approx £1000
Website: www.jimsmowing.co.uk
Home based: This business can be run from home.
Relocatable: This business can be relocated.
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Property: |
No Property Included |
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Living Accommodation: |
No |
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Expansion potential: The Business is at a point where expansion is a real possibility, this could include putting a second or third vehicle on the road and employing more staff. |
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Support & training: Training is given by Jim's Mowing to include introductory horticulture and business course and NPTC chemical spraying license. National Central office which controls enquiries, maintains national website & advertising. Local Franchisor for assistance and advice and provide local advertising. |
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Reasons for selling: Possible move back to native Australia |
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Is this a home-based business? |
Yes |
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Can this business be relocated? |
Yes |
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Is this business part of a franchise? |
Yes |
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