Established in 2014, this highly regarded family-run pet supplies business has developed an excellent reputation and considerable goodwill within the local community, evidenced by its impressive 4.9-star Google review rating. The business is now offered to the market for the first time due solely to the vendors’ retirement, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable enterprise with a loyal customer base. The vendors are willing to provide a comprehensive handover period to ensure a smooth transition for the incoming purchaser. The business specialises in raw, cold-pressed, and natural pet foods together with a wide range of pet care products and accessories, stocking an extensive selection of premium brands including Nutriment, Natural Instinct, Nature’s Menu, Tribal, Canagan, Carnilove, Arden Grange, Edgard & Cooper, and many more. In addition, the business also sells a popular own-label dry dog food. Further benefiting from low overheads and the security of a new lease being available, the business also offers a highly popular free local delivery service within a 10-mile radius with no minimum order requirement, further strengthening its excellent local reputation and repeat customer trade.
- Asking Price:
- £135,000
- Turnover:
- £462,800
- Net Profit:
- Undisclosed
Property Information
- Property:
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Leasehold
- Lease Terms:
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The current lease is due to end in February 2027 and the landlord is willing to grant a new lease to the incoming purchaser at an expected new annual rent of £18,734 pending any changes in insurance/service charge.
- Leasehold Rent:
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£18,734 per annum
- Location:
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The business occupies a prominent double-fronted retail unit in the heart of a busy East Sussex village, benefiting from consistent footfall generated by the surrounding parade of shops, nearby private hospital, local schools, and community centre which also enjoys excellent accessibility from both Brighton and the surrounding towns and villages, making it a convenient destination for a wide customer catchment area
- Premises Details:
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The business occupies a prominent double-fronted retail unit in the heart of a busy East Sussex village, benefiting from consistent footfall generated by the surrounding parade of shops, nearby private hospital, local schools, and community centre which also enjoys excellent accessibility from both Brighton and the surrounding towns and villages, making it a convenient destination for a wide customer catchment area. Presented to the market in excellent condition throughout, the premises are well fitted and equipped for the current trade, featuring extensive wall shelving and central gondola displays across the main retail area, together with several chest freezers dedicated to pet food products. To the rear of the unit is a useful stockroom area incorporating three additional freezers and further shelving storage. The serve-over counter and main till point are positioned to the opposite side of the premises, alongside access to staff facilities including a WC The property further benefits from convenient on-street parking directly outside and within the surrounding residential roads.
- Planning Consent:
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retail
- Energy Performance Rating:
- B
Business Operation
- Management type:
- This business is owner operated.
- Reasons for selling:
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Retirement
- Trading hours:
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9am–5pm Monday to Friday and 10am–4pm on Saturdays
- Employees:
- 1 part time
- Years established:
- 14
