- Long‑established franchise with over 20 years of trading in Cardiff, giving buyers confidence in stability and brand presence.
- Prime Cardiff location with 10 years at the current address, ensuring strong footfall and repeat business.
- Healthy financial performance, with a consistent turnover of around £100k over the last six years and EBITDA of approx. £57k.
- Attractive asking price of £50k–£60k, offering excellent value for a profitable, well‑equipped franchise.
- Multiple revenue streams across shipping, printing, mailbox rental, packing, and business services.
- Fully equipped operation, including 5 printers (2 on lease), extensive finishing equipment, and a large stock of supplies.
- Smooth transition potential, with one full‑time staff member and franchisor training/support available.
- Strong customer loyalty, built over two decades of service in the city.
- Growth potential through increased marketing, B2B outreach, and expansion of mailbox rental and print services.
- Genuine reason for sale, creating a credible and transparent opportunity for a motivated buyer.
- Asking Price:
- £50K - £100K Furniture / Fixtures and Inventory / Stock included
- Turnover:
- £100K - £200K
- Net Profit:
- On request
Property Information
- Property:
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Leasehold
- Lease Terms:
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Needs to be re-negotiated with Landlord
- Leasehold Rent:
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£16,248 per annum
- Location:
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This busy road offers the ideal blend of affordability, footfall, business and community demand.
It’s a proven trading environment where service businesses thrive and where a well known, established, brand like Mail Boxes Etc. can continue to grow with the right owner.
- Premises Details:
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Ground Floor, with separate kitchen and W.C Areas, basement for extra Storage
Business Operation
- Management type:
- This business is owner operated.
- Expansion Potential:
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Untapped B2B market in Cardiff. Opportunity to grow mailbox rental income. Student market expansion
- Competition / Market:
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There are very few direct competitors offering the full suite of services that MBE provides.
- Reasons for selling:
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Genuine Reason, selling due to an accident and no longer able to commit the required time.
- Trading hours:
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09.30 - 17.00, CLOSED WEEKENDS & BANK HOLIDAYS
- Employees:
- 1
- Years established:
- Since 2016 in current location, at least 20 years presence in Cardiff.
Franchise Information
- Franchise opportunity:
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Franchise Resale
- Franchise terms:
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The new owner will enter into a new 10 Year franchise agreement
Other Information
- Support & training:
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As part of the MBE network, the buyer will benefit from comprehensive franchisor training, ongoing operational support, and access to national marketing resources & software.
- Financing available:
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Mail Boxes Etc is a well-respected franchise with a proven track record and we work with finance houses, certain high street banks and enterprise finance schemes to help you secure funding for your business.
- Furniture / Fixtures value:
- £10,000 - included in the asking price
- Inventory / Stock value:
- £3,000 - included in the asking price
- Website:
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- Relocatable:
- This business can be relocated
