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AP020 -Ashford, Kent-Ł 125,000-Busy Dry Cleaning and Laundry Business for sale in Ashford, Kent, UK

Ashford, Kent, UNITED KINGDOM - UK (UK)

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Business Summary:
Busy Dry Cleaning and Laundry Business Ref.AP020 Location Ashford, Kent Asking Price Ł 125,000 Established since 2000 this dry cleaner is located next to a major superstore with huge volumes of passing trade every day of the week. As such it is well known locally and has become a fixture in the local community throughout this time offering as it does complete clothes and textile care. Offering a high standard of Customer service, whilst still operating realistic and competitive prices, the business maintains a high level of repeat business from the many customers that shop in this well known store. The business is fully staff run and offers a shirt washing and ironing service as well as all dry cleaning, repair and alteration service and general washing service. The fully equipped shop has been very well maintained and everything required to run a business of this nature is included and all maintained to the highest standards.

Year Business was Established: 2000

Facilities / Terms of Lease: This business benefits from a glass double fronted aspect next to a major superstore that attracts high volumes of customers on a daily basis. The shop has a 10 year lease, expiring in 2010 and pays a rent of Ł20,000 per annum, which includes all utilities. Business rates are circa Ł7,000 per annum, giving low premises overheads for such a prominent position. On entry to the shop is a well placed counter with all the usual facilities to the rear, including all equipment and machinery for the dry cleaning, laundry and pressing service offered, which includes 1 dry cleaner of 40lbs, 1 washer capable of king size quilts, 1 dryer, 2 ironing tables and a rota cabinet.

Potential Growth/Expansion: N.A.

Competition: The business has built up a superb reputation by word of mouth recommendation and enjoys a high level of repeat business, which is maintained by a strong client rapport, by valuing its customers and striving for the best in customer service. In the prominent position it enjoys, this business acts as its own advertising board attracting customers from the thousands who pass every day, however additional advertising and marketing would undoubtedly pay dividends in the short and longer term.

Owner willing to train: The current owner will provide all necessary training and all relevant contacts to allow continuity of trading.

Reason for selling: The vendor has two other dry cleaning businesses difficult to manage this business so far away

Seller Reference Number: AP020
BusinessMart.com Listing Number: 63619

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