EG010-Independent Gelato Ice Cream and Dessert Parlour

Independent Gelato Ice Cream and Dessert Parlour

Ref. EG010

Location Essex

Asking Price £285,000

Business Profile
This ice cream parlour was founded by the current owners in 2015.  The Business is a gelato and dessert parlour, serving up a wide variety of gelato flavours and sweet dishes to regular customers and many of the 12M annual passers-by.

Over the past year, the Business has sprouted into a major piece of the local entertainment scene, widely recognized by locals and visitors as a “must go” destination.

Key Considerations:
Fast growing gelateria and dessert shop
Large base of loyal, regular clientele
Very popular high street location with annual traffic of 12.2 million
Opposite McDonalds and many other restaurants in the area
Eloquently refurbished premises at a cost of £160,000
Highly skilled and experienced staff
Excellent website and social media presence
Numerous marketing and expansion opportunities to augment organic growth.

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AB239-Internet/Online Nursery/Baby Goods Retailer Online and Retail Showroom

Internet/Online Nursery/Baby Goods Retailer

Online and Retail Showroom

Ref.AB239

Location Leicestershire/Relocatable

Asking Price £180,000

Business Profile

This reputable and now well established independent  business specialises in the retail of mid to upper range nursery and baby goods, both online and via their beautifully appointed retail store ideally located in a popular market town.

The business was born in 2008 and was established as a limited company in December 2010.  The business has grown organically from retailing online with a single brand to now stocking an extensive range of brands and product lines all within the baby and nursery sector.

The business has a strong and well regarded online presence and successfully retails through its own website and also across 3 market places – Amazon, eBay and one of the major supermarket chains.

The retail store situated in Leicestershire, has been successful since opening in December 2013 and has increased business throughout with a noted increase in sales of 30% for the first quarter of 2016.  The online business currently attributes 80% of the annual turnover of the business, and the store 20%.   The business has built and maintains strong relationships with all of the suppliers and has negotiated credit accounts with 30 and 60 day terms. Items  are delivered to customers utilising a third party delivery service. The company experiences very low return rates.

The online business is totally portable and scaleable. Its customer base, and supply chain for that matter,  has grown year on year. The business enjoys very high retention levels and repeat business.  It has relatively low fixed costs and is simple to run. All sales are retail which ensures the business enjoys good levels of profitability.

The business model has been put in place. It is ripe for a new owner to utilise the superb and highly valuable positioning this company has developed both online and in the market though its relationships with “in demand” market leading manufacturers , to either bolt on to an existing operation or for a new owner to scale up the business to maximise the many opportunities already at its disposal.

Equipment:

The business has invested in technology and has  an excellent e-commerce website, retail EPOS systems and Sage accounting software to ensure effective adminstration.

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AH143-“Online” Hand Crafted Fruit Bouquet Gifts and Treats Company Unique E-commerce opportunity

“Online” Hand Crafted Fruit Bouquet Gifts and Treats Company Unique E-commerce opportunity

Ref. AH143

Location Relocatable

Asking Price £75,000

Business Profile

A fantastic opportunity to aquire a young and dynamic e-commerce business that brings a truly unique, indulgent yet “healthy” product offering to the UK gift market place. This business has been built using a highly efficient and low cost business model and is generating very impressive growth rates year on year backed up with excellent profit margins.

This reputable and now established independent business specialises in the online supply of a range of unique skilfully designed and crafted fruit-based gift bouquets that are suitable for all special occasions. Customers can choose from a whole range of sizes and designs to suit most budgets and can even customuise their own bouquets for that extra special touch. The company has designs that are suitable for all ocassions and these can be viewed online and ordered in a variety of different sizes with nationwide delivery avaiable. .Whilst the range of gifts are fruit based many have the added indulgence of gourmet chocolate coatings and toppings!

The business has invested a significant ammount in specialist cutters so that it can consistently produce fantastic fruit bouquets relatively simply with quick tournarounds. It also has large walk in coolers to ensure all stock and finished goods are kept at their best.

In a relatively short period of time this company has positioned itself as a highly reputable and leading supplier of fruit based bouquets in the UK. The products are stunning to look at and fantastic to eat. The company has spent a considerable amount of time sourcing the best supply partners and now has in place an excellent chain of suppliers that enables it to trade so successfully.

All sales are generated online through the business’s own impressive website and via the telephone. Customers are able to browse and order simply and easily online with all pricing and delivery clearly shown. It is this transparency and ease of ordering that has fuelled the business success to date, not to mention the truly unique product offering and product quality. The business has a good mix of retail customers and B2B clients.

The fact that this is a truly online business means it is totally portable and scaleable. The company’s customer base has grown year on year and it enjoys very impressive levels of profitability. The business benefits from growing levels of repeat business and referrals plus low fixed costs and is simple to run.

Customer Service:

This company makes gifts with the ’Wow!’ factor. It makes perfect gifts and treats for all occasions using only the freshest premium fruit hand-cut and arranged into a bouquet. Everything is made daily to order. The company prides itself on bringing delight to their customers and their loved ones every day. Because of this it enjoys very high levels of repeat business (circa 40% of current revenues and this figure is growing year on year as the word spreads!).

The website is easy to use and provide customers with a wide range of products, advice and choice. Even though it is an internet based business the company strives to give customers that extra personal service with speedy response. Items can be delivered nationwide next day if need be.

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AF173-Very Profitable Convenience Store - Newsagent & Off-Licence Run Under Management

Very Profitable Convenience Store - Newsagent & Off-Licence Run Under Management

Ref. AF173

Location Worcester City Centre

Asking Price £35,000

Business Profile

Established over 7 years ago this modern convenience store operates primarily as a newsagents and off-licence supplying a range of customers within the community it serves. A well located convenience store this business sells food, confectionary and general products, alcohol, newspapers and cigarettes etc. all of which bring a growing number of repeat customers into the store, on a regular basis. 

The location of this business is superb and it brings in a constant stream of paying customers. The store is situated on a walking and driving commuting route, serving a college, residents and local businesses including the Worcester race course, cricket ground, hotel, and restaurants and bars. 70% of customers are regular customers and the remaining 30% as passing through (shopping on the high street, tourists, etc.). We are advised the business only utilises some 25% of the available space within the premises.

This has been an  extremely profitable business with excellent turnover and profits to  date. Figures for current year are down (see below for reasons)  and it is offered at a very realistic price for a quick sale. . The business is now  run under management and has  generated excellent returns for the vendor.

This  has been  a very well-managed, easy to run business. With turnover historically  averaging in excess £9,000 - per week , this represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well located convenience store and off licence, that is solidly established within the local community.

Since July 2015  the vendor has put in place a manager to run things and this additional cost, as you  would expect , has impacted sales and profitability for the current year,  as has the poor weather.

Because the vendor is now not working in the business full time it has also  started to get stock delivered but again this is incurring additional costs that would not necessarily be incurred by a new owner.

Customer service:

The business manages many customers in any normal working week and has the range of stock and processes (including modern EPOS system) to ensure that customer needs are satisfied fully. Customer service and presentation is very important to the business, the vendor ensures that staff are polite, helpful and efficient with customers.

This customer management and satisfaction is backed up with the provision of a wide variety of products and services from which comes customer confidence and is responsible for the business benefiting from a growing customer base.

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CR184-Development site for 60 bed care home and variety of 60 1&2 bed close care units Approximately 3 acres of land

Development site for 60 bed care home and variety of 60 1&2 bed close care units Approximately 3 acres of land

Ref. CR184

Location Kent

Asking Price £1,500,000

Business Profile

Turner Butler are delighted to be able to offer for sale this unique high profile care development opportunity. The current outline plan is to develop a section of valuable land into an extensive 60 bed care home which is then complimented further by an additonal 60 close care units all on a site of approximatley 3 acres.

The position is that our clients who own the freehold title to the land, operate a holiday letting business which is the combination of their detached family home and then a further seven holiday cottages from which the existing holiday letting business operates. This is all located within extensive parklands which provide a beautiful backdrop for this current business and the intended care development.

Additionally on adjoining land (not owned by our clients and not included in the sale) is a popular hotel and sports complex facility. It should be noted that on original development plans the hotel was part of a wider re development opportunity, these plans are still in place but our clients are now concentrating on the proposed development of the care facility.The hotel and sports facilities we believe would prove to be ideal neighbours for this development of assisted living and care home facilities.

The location of the proposed development could not be in a more pictureque setting which also has a facinating past. Scattered around the grounds are numerous reminders of this sites previous existance as a fantastic privately owned estate.

The site is accessed from a major road close to Faversham, since the conception of this proposed development, over the last 24 months the owners have undertaken a vast array of feaseability and archaeological studies which have shown that this development can have the green light. All of these and the relevent information can be made available to interested parties. We are advised that the owners are in the final stages of the 106 agreement.

We also hold detailed plans/drawings for the the proposed 60 bed care facility and close care units which we are advised are the combination of 1 and 2 bedrooms.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of what is undoubtedly one of the areas leading care facilities devlopments. Purchasers have the option to view the proposed site and also have access to all of the current drawings which are on file.

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AC347-Luxury Sea-Cliff Edwardian 7-bed Family Holiday Home with Heated Indoor Swimming Pool

Luxury Sea-Cliff Edwardian 7-bed Family Holiday Home with Heated Indoor Swimming Pool

Ref. AC347

Location Norfolk

Asking Price £420,000

Business Profile

This is an opportunity for anyone looking for a Luxury Sea-Cliff Edwardian 7-bed Family Holiday Let Home with Heated Indoor Swimming Pool that can accommodate up to 14 people.

A wonderful Edwardian Gentleman’s seaside home this property has now been sympathetically converted into a unique holiday rental property and has a team of people in place to look after the cleaning of the property and the handover period between guests.

With stunning views the property stands on top of a cliff overlooking the coastline and on the edge of the rural village of Mundesley, which boasts a beautiful beach and many attractions for tourists, making it an ideal holiday retreat for families and groups of friends.

Financial profile:

The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis: all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler. Rental Income £65,000 Net profit £20,000

Asking Price:

Asking Price of £420,000 is for the Freehold assets and goodwill of the business

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AP027-Professional and Efficient Domestic Cleaning & Ironing Services

Professional and Efficient Domestic Cleaning & Ironing Services 

Ref. AP027

Location Kent

Asking Price £140,000

Business Profile

Established in 2013 this family run business undertakes all domestic cleaning and ironing services covering the whole of Kent. The business has quickly expanded and carries out a range of cleaning from regular daily, weekly or monthly cleans, landlord and builders cleans to one off deep cleans for private domestic clients plus care and residential homes. There are circa 100 cleaners on the books and a regular client base of approximately 162 customers. Every cleaner is vetted and trained and clients are able to interview any of the cleaners to ensure they are happy to employ them on their premises.

The business has rapidly expanded due to the companys professional experience which is the key to the high quality of service provided at a very competitive price, which leads to many referrals. Services can be booked on the company websites through a highly efficient on line booking system.

There are three divisions of the business with three separate bespoke websites, all of which achieve top ranking on Google.

The business specialises in providing all cleaning and hygiene requirements for pubs, clubs and restaurants in the south west of England. It has all the necessary knowledge, training and equipment to provide the most comprehensive cleaning and on-going maintenance programmes to its clients.

Customer Service:

This business is dedicated to providing 100% customer satisfaction, making every effort to satisfy client requirements. This is demonstrated by the impressive levels of repeat business and customer loyalty the business enjoys. This business provides quality services from professional teams of staff at highly competitive rates.

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