Ellis & Ellis are proud to present this excellent, Respected and Established Grocery Store, Florist & Delicatessen, Wollaton, 'For Sale'
With over 50 years of trading (12 with the current owner), SOW (Sharpes of Wollaton) is truly established and part of the Wollaton community. This profitable store offers a full floristry service, a large grocery range, plus delicatessen. The generous premises include a detached cold store (garage) to the rear and large forecourt to the front. There is plenty of scope to add additional products and grow the business further through online ordering and further delivery options etc.
A FIRST-RATE BUSINESS IN A SOUGHT-AFTER LOCATION.
THE BUSINESS & PROPERTY DETAILS:
On a busy parade of shops, with free off-street parking directly outside. Wollaton is a desirable, affluent area.
The business has a reputation for quality products and benefits from repeat custom. Now for sale as the vendors wish to retire.
Dedicated floristry area, with ready-made bouquets, individual flowers and plants. Dedicated grocery area with the ambiance of a rural farm shop. Plus several shelves and tables displaying deli products such as jams, condiments, pasta and many other convenience items. Scope to further increase sales by online ordering via the website (which just requires payment options adding) etc;
Takings: The turnover has consistently reached over £300,000 for the past 4 years (50/50 between food and flowers).
Stock Level: Varies seasonally, estimated between £7,000 - £10,000. To be taken at valuation.
Staff: Vendor 10-15 hours per week making deliveries and collecting supplies. 4 part time staff (including 2 long term florists). The vendors wife works around 10-20 hours per week. 2 people are required per shift. Trading Hours. 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Saturday. Closed on Sunday.
Tenure: Leasehold. Term: 8 years from October 2023
Business Rates payable: £500 p.m.
Summary. This profitable business is well supported by the local population. The premises are generous and benefit from a large forecourt to showcase the flowers and produce on offer. This is a profitable business in a great location.
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