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Metro Rod Lake District Established Territory For Sale

Cumbria, UK
Asking Price:
Under £50K
Turnover:
£500K - £1M
Net Profit:
On request

This is not a typical new-start franchise opportunity.

We are looking for an ambitious new owner to take over an established Metro Rod territory with the foundations of a substantial contracts already in place, while entering the network at the greenfield franchise rate.

The territory has generated just under £900,000 in sales and completed approximately 1,300 jobs over the last 12 months, demonstrating significant existing demand within the area.

Rather than starting with an empty territory, the incoming franchisee will benefit from:

4 experienced engineers already operating in the area
Approximately 1,300 jobs completed in the last 12 months
Just under £900,000 in sales
An existing customer base
Access to Metro Rod national account opportunities
Established Metro Rod brand awareness
A defined and protected franchise territory
The backing, systems and support of a national drainage brand

The Opportunity

The real attraction is what comes next.

We are looking for an owner who can take the existing activity and build a stronger, scalable local business around it, developing local sales, growing the customer base, increasing operational capacity and expanding the team over time.

It offers the opportunity to build rather than start.

The incoming franchisee will need sufficient working capital and will be expected to invest in the vans and specialist equipment required to operate and grow the business. Vehicle and equipment leasing may provide options for structuring some of this investment.

Who Are We Looking For?

You do not necessarily need drainage industry experience.

We are looking for someone with the commercial ambition, leadership ability and drive to develop a significant local business.

This could particularly suit someone looking for a franchise opportunity where there is already a team, customers, trading history and significant market activity rather than starting completely from scratch.

Why Metro Rod?

Metro Rod provides commercial and domestic customers with drainage inspection, maintenance and repair services across the UK through its national franchise network.

As a franchisee, you operate your own local business while benefiting from the strength of an established national brand, central support, systems, training and access to national customer relationships.

Interested?

Opportunities with this combination of existing turnover, experienced engineers and greenfield entry terms are unusual.

Enquire in confidence to receive further information about the territory, investment requirements and the Metro Rod franchise process.

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Property Information

Location:

The territory covers an attractive part of Cumbria and the Lake District, with a broad mix of commercial, hospitality, leisure, retail, property and residential customers.

The area benefits from established towns and commercial centres alongside the Lake District's substantial tourism and hospitality economy, creating demand from a wide variety of customers and property types.

This is a sizeable territory with an existing Metro Rod presence, customers and workload already established, giving the new owner a strong platform from which to increase local sales and develop further commercial relationships.

Premises Details:

There is flexibility over where you base the business.

The incoming franchisee can choose suitable premises within the territory, allowing you to select a location that works for your team, vehicles and future growth plans.

The priority is a practical operational base with good road access and sufficient space for vehicles, equipment and stock. This gives the new owner the freedom to establish the business in the location that best suits their plans rather than inheriting an expensive or unsuitable property commitment.

Business Operation

Expansion Potential:

The expansion potential is significant.

With 4 experienced engineers, existing customers, around 1,300 jobs and just under £900,000 in sales already providing a strong foundation, the incoming franchisee has an opportunity to focus on growth rather than starting from scratch.

Growth could come from developing more local commercial relationships, increasing work from existing customers, expanding the engineer team and vehicle fleet, and introducing a wider range of specialist drainage services.

With additional investment in vans and equipment, which may be funded through leasing options, capacity can be increased as the business grows.

The opportunity is to take an already active territory and build it into a larger, more profitable and ultimately valuable business for the future.

Competition / Market:

The drainage market is competitive but highly fragmented, with work spread across independent drainage companies, local contractors and larger national providers.

The opportunity for a new owner is to compete with the backing of an established national brand while still operating as a locally owned business.

Metro Rod franchisees benefit from national customer relationships, central account support, marketing and business development expertise, specialist technical support and a broad range of drainage services. The network serves customers across sectors including facilities management, hospitality, retail, healthcare, education, construction and property management.

Importantly, this territory is not starting from zero. Existing customers, four experienced engineers and around 1,300 jobs in the last 12 months already demonstrate demand.

The opportunity is to build on that foundation, increasing local business development, strengthening relationships with existing customers, expanding services and winning a greater share of the available commercial drainage market.

Reasons for selling:

The current owner has made the decision to step away from the business following a change in personal circumstances and family priorities.

Creating an opportunity for a new, ambitious owner to take the territory forward and build on the strong foundations already in place.

Trading hours:

24/7

Employees:
6
Years established:
1996

Franchise Information

Franchise opportunity:

Franchise Resale

Franchise terms:

The successful applicant will be granted their own defined Metro Rod territory and enter into a new Franchise Agreement, providing the right to operate under the Metro Rod brand and access the network's systems, support and national customer opportunities.

5 year term agreements

Other Information

Support & training:

You don't need to be a drainage expert to build a successful Metro Rod business.

You'll receive comprehensive initial training and ongoing support covering the operational, commercial and financial aspects of running your franchise, backed by the experience and expertise of the wider Metro Rod network.

Support includes technical guidance, business development, marketing, national accounts, systems, finance and operational support, alongside access to specialist knowledge when you need it.

With an experienced engineering team already in place, your focus can be on leading the business, developing customers and driving growth, while we support you on the journey.

Owner financing:
Owner financing is available. Please contact the seller for more information.
Financing available:

Support for the Territory purchase is available

Additional investment will be required for working capital, vehicles and specialist equipment, with leasing options potentially available for some assets.

Home based:
This business can be run from home
Relocatable:
This business can be relocated
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