Business Summary:
Exotic Pet Retailer-
Reptiles, Birds & Tortoises
Ref.EB037
Location Lancashire
Asking Price £ 150,000
This family run business has been trading since 2005 and in that time has built up a superb reputation for providing its customers with healthy legitimate exotic pets. The business specialises in reptiles and birds but can also source many other pets as requested by customers.
This Pet Centre is ideally located close to the major road networks and serves clients throughout the North West of England. The business carries good stocks of animals and feeds and provides customers with advice on the most suitable pets , care and feeding. Full range of offerings include:
• Reptiles
• Birds (both adult and baby)
• Tortoises
• Cages
• Vivariums
• Feeds
• Sundries
As well as the store the business also has a website with up to date information on what current stock they have and what will be available in the future . Customers are able to make on-line purchases with confidence because the payment procedures are fully secure. Alternatively they can browse the site and place orders by telephone. Approximately 80% of sales are retail, the remaining 20% being trade.
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| Year
Business was Established: 2005 |
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| Facilities / Terms of Lease:
The pet centre is ideally located in a busy parade of shops close to the town centre. There is plenty of parking outside. The premises are leasehold. Current rent is circa £8000 p.a. plus service charge of £2,600 p.a. Rates are £4000 p.a. It is understood a new lease would be made available to a new owner if so required. |
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| Potential
Growth/Expansion:
There are few other operations of a similar nature or size in the region. This together with the excellent reputation, knowledge and customer base sets this business apart. The business is well positioned for future growth as all the necessary foundations are already in place. |
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| Competition:
The business utilises the internet and has an interactive website, as well as undertaking some strategic webpage advertising. It also sends out flyers in local papers in the region and has previously done some radio advertising. |
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| Owner
willing to train:
The current owners would be happy to provide full training and support at handover. |
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| Reason for selling:
The vendors are wishing to pursue other business interests. |
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Seller Reference Number: EB037
BusinessMart.com Listing Number: 62760 |
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