Long-established business (in Weymouth since 1977) albeit relocated and expanded 2025. Around £25,000 recently invested. Prominent main road location close to town centre. Owners now retiring. Easy hours 8.30am to 1.30pm Monday to Friday. Huge scope to expand. Excellent husband and wife opportunity.
Owned and run by the existing occupier since 2018, the business previously operated as a dry cleaners and laundrette. With the relocation to larger premises in March 2025 came the opportunity to change direction in keeping with current trends within the textile care industry. With the appearance of a themed 1950`s American laundromat, the front area now operates as a customer-served Laundry Shop whilst the rear supports drying, steaming, pressing and hanging space. The move itself necessitated the installation of new services and drainage as well as new equipment and substantial cosmetic enhancement. Everything on site is paid for. Currently run by the owner with the assistance of one part-time member of staff, there is considerable potential to expand.
The business serves the local community with many long-standing customers as well as providing a bespoke laundry service to holiday-let businesses. The range of services is very wide from steam cleaning of suits, winter coats and dresses to the processing of curtains, duvets and bed covers. Even wedding and prom dresses feature through the season. But service washing for private and small business customers is the mainstay and could with further marketing be expanded considerably. The business enjoys a strong reputation locally, known for it`s quality, service and fast turnaround times. A superb opportunity to acquire a long-established and well-regarded Weymouth institution with a solid client base and great further potential. Strong social media presence and recently rebuilt website.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 1.30pm.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Leasehold
Original Lease from March 2025: 7 years.
Remaining: 6 years.
Rent: £14,461pa exclusive.
Reviewed: Annually. Right to sublet upper floors. Currently 2 tenants in residence. Further information upon request.
Ground Floor
Front Reception: Large counter. Till. Card Machine.
Laundry Shop: 1950`s American laundromat theme. 5 JLA washing machines (new in 2016 and serviced in 2025) with 2 No. JLA30`s and 3 No. JLA20`s. Bistro-style seating area. Black and White chequer flooring.
Inner Hallway: Large fully shelved storage cupboard.
Ladies and Gents WC facilities. Boiler cupboard with Glow-Worm Gas-fired Boiler.
Drying Room: Speed Queen Twin-stack Commercial Electric Drier. External venting with provision for 2 additional Driers. Hanging Ropes.
Pressing Room: Stirovap Minor 6 litre Steam Press. 2 Hoover Semi-commercial 10kg Electric Condenser Tumble Driers. Ample power provision for additional presses (3-phase meter installed).
Hanging Room: Camptel Bagging Machine. Hanging Rail. Laundry Storage. Sink.
First Floor
Four Offices. Self-contained. Currently three occupied and separately sub-let.
Outside
Four car-parking spaces within front courtyard. Ample additional visitor car-parking.
Business: Current turnover is around £40,000pa (£750 per week), but there is huge scope to expand. By opening until 5pm on weekdays and perhaps Saturday mornings, this would undoubtedly increase trade with no increase in fixed costs. Further information is available upon request.
