Multi site specialist pet & exotic animal retail business – henlow & welwyn garden city
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Asking price: £245,000 Leasehold + SAV (STOCK AT VALUE)
COMBINED TURNOVER: £640,000
NET PROFIT: CIRCA £65,000
Fully staff run
all assets included
fully fitted and trading with experienced staff
A rare opportunity to acquire an established, well-regarded independent pet and exotic animal retail business in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire and Henlow, Bedfordshire. This is a genuine going concern sale, offered with all goodwill, fixtures and fittings, and stock at valuation. Trading staff transfer under TUPE, providing an experienced team from day one. The business has built a loyal and established customer base over many years in the specialist pet and exotic animal sector. The new owner would benefit from an immediate income stream, a trained team, fully fitted premises, and an existing supplier network across live animals, feeds, accessories and specialist equipment.
LOCATION
Henlow, Bedfordshire – Situated within a busy destination retail site with strong daily footfall and excellent passing trade.
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire – Established neighbourhood location with a long standing, loyal customer base.
Both sites are well positioned, easily accessible, and benefit from consistent repeat trade from pet owners, exotic animal enthusiasts, and specialist hobbyists.
THE BUSINESS
Animaltastic operates as a multi site, specialist pet and exotic animal retail business, offering far more than a standard pet shop. With 11 years’ trading in Welwyn Garden City and 6 years in Henlow, the business has built a highly loyal, repeat customer base and a strong reputation in the exotic and specialist animal sector.
The business is fully staff run, supported by experienced, knowledgeable teams at both locations. This ensures a smooth handover and makes the opportunity ideal for an investor, owner operator, or sector experienced buyer.
Both stores are fully fitted, operational and ready to trade from day one, with all fixtures, fittings, display units, caging, enclosures, lighting, equipment and signage included. A comprehensive stockholding is included at independently agreed trade valuation, with live animals valued at original trade purchase price.
The business benefits from long standing supplier relationships across live animals, feeds, accessories, and specialist equipment, ensuring continuity and competitive purchasing.
THE COMPANY
The trading name will continue to be kept and will be traded from the Hemel Hempstead store (to remain with one current owner). Any new owner will be required to set up a new company and trade with a different name.
LICENCE
Both stores currently hold a 5 star Animal Activity Licence, with all factors in place to allow this to continue. All licences are non-transferable and any new owner would be required to re-apply via local authorities upon completion.
RATES
Details available on request.
TURNOVER
Combined turnover: £640,000 per annum with a combined net profit: Circa £65,000 Approx. 55% gross profit margin
Welwyn Garden City turnover: £200,000
Henlow turnover: £440,000
Consistent trading history across both sites with stable, repeat customer demand.
TRADING HOURS
Welwyn Garden City - 09:30 – 17:00 Monday – Saturday. Closed Sundays.
Henlow - 09:30 – 17:30 Monday – Saturday. Sunday 11:00 – 17:00
STAFF
Both sites are fully staff run, with all employees transferring under TUPE. Teams are experienced in exotic animal care, customer service, and day to day retail operations.
Welwyn Garden City – Operated by 2-3 staff member. STAFF COSTS: £52,000 per annum.
Henlow – Operated by 4-5 staff member. STAFF COSTS: £106,000 per annum.
LEASE
Henlow:
- 20 year commercial lease from January 2019 (expires 2039)
- Break clause available
- Permitted use: Sale of small pets, animals and ancillary merchandise
Welwyn Garden City:
- Flexible periodic 5 year lease with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
- New lease to be negotiated on completion
- Permitted use: Retail pet and animal sales
THE PREMISES
Both stores are fully fitted with:
- Display shelving
- Animal enclosures & caging
- Specialist lighting & equipment
- Signage
- All fixtures & fittings
- Comprehensive stock at valuation
Each site is operational, compliant, and ready for immediate continuation of trade.
OPPORTUNITY
This is a rare chance to acquire a multi site, specialist exotic animal retail business with strong brand recognition and long established customer loyalty.
Significant upside exists through:
- Expanding online sales
- Increasing product lines
- Enhancing reptile, amphibian, invertebrate and specialist sectors
- Extending trading hours
- Introducing events, workshops, or animal care services
- Leveraging social media and digital marketing
Ideal for:
- Experienced pet or animal professionals
- Existing retailers expanding into the exotic sector
- Investors seeking a staff run, high turnover operation
- Buyers with sector knowledge looking for a turnkey business
PRICE
£245,000 Leasehold Includes goodwill, fixtures, fittings, equipment, and stock at valuation.
Also open to sell each lease individually. Breakdown as follows:
Welwyn Garden City: £70, 000 Leasehold
Henlow: £175, 000 Leasehold
Reason for Sale
The owner is selling due to other business commitments and a change in personal circumstances
PPS Private Sellers Club:
Please note, this business is advertised privately by the seller via PPS.
PPS will forward your enquiry and details to the seller, who shall remain responsible for contacting you about their business sale.
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