Overview
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established independent florist business in South Yorkshire, with approximately thirty years of trading history and a decade under its current ownership. Built into a busy and well-regarded local operation, the business enjoys a loyal customer base, diverse income streams and exceptionally low overheads, making it an attractive proposition for an experienced florist or motivated entrepreneur.
The business operates as a genuine standalone independent, offering a full range of floristry services across retail, funeral, wedding and seasonal workshop channels. With recurring contract income, forward wedding bookings already in place and strong word-of-mouth trade, this is a well-rounded going concern with clear scope for a new owner to develop further.
Business Highlights
- Turnover of approximately £85,000 with a profitable trading record and minimal overhead base
- Diverse income streams spanning retail floristry, a recurring funeral contract, wedding bookings and seasonal wreath classes
- Loyal, established local customer base built over approximately thirty years of continuous trading
- Recurring funeral contract providing reliable, invoiced income throughout the year
- Forward wedding bookings already confirmed, with an established presence at wedding fairs
- Wreathmaking classes, particularly at Christmas, for which the business is well known locally
- Clear growth opportunities including the introduction of a website, expansion of wedding and event work, and development of further workshop and contract income
Location
The business is located in South Yorkshire, trading from a well-positioned retail premises within an established community catchment. The location supports a steady flow of retail footfall and repeat custom, complemented by contract and event work drawing from the wider surrounding area. The business has built a strong and recognised reputation in its locality over many years of trading. The precise location is disclosed on receipt of a signed NDA.
Premises & Tenure
The business operates from a fitted shop premises suited to floristry, with the naturally cool environment of the property removing the need for additional refrigeration equipment. The premises are held on a long land lease with an exceptionally low passing rent, representing a significant advantage in terms of ongoing overhead costs. The sale is intended to include the fixtures and fittings required to continue trading, along with a delivery van fitted with CCTV and an alarm, the inclusion of which is to be agreed. Prospective buyers should confirm the precise asset list and lease transfer arrangements as part of their due diligence.
Next Steps
Goodwins Business Brokers are acting exclusively on behalf of the vendor and invite serious enquiries from prospective buyers. This is a confidential listing and the Information Memorandum is released on completion of a short NDA. To register your interest and receive further details, please contact our team directly. Full details are available in the Information Memorandum.
