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Successful Franchise With Seven Hundred Customers In Stafford For Sale

Stafford, Staffordshire, UK
Asking Price:
£50,000 Inventory / Stock included
Turnover:
£112,245
Net Profit:
£46,493

→ Greensleeves Mid Staffs Franchise: Lucrative Green Care Opportunity

→ Business Overview:
Acquired in March 2008, Greensleeves Mid Staffs has achieved remarkable growth in virgin territory with zero initial customers. Operating with a single full-time employee, the franchise offers a rewarding work-life balance. Its success, driven by organic growth through word-of-mouth and referrals, has established a solid reputation.

→ Financials:
Gross Turnover:
2017: £46,959
2023: £112,245
Percentage Increase: 139.29% Increase

→ Customer Base:
Boasting 695 active customers, the franchise offers a robust foundation for future expansion.

→ Average Spend:
With an average spend of £151 per customer, there's a prime opportunity for the new owner to strategically boost sales within the existing clientele.

→ Direct Debit Customers:
Currently, 28 customers pay through direct debits, providing an opportunity to enhance cash flow, stability, and customer longevity.

→ Sale Details:
Priced at £50,000, the sale includes assets valued at £10,000. The owner's decision to sell is due to a change in circumstances, presenting an excellent chance for a new owner to capitalize on a thriving business with an established customer base


• Franchise Support and Training:

→ Comprehensive Training Program:
10-day program covering business operations, marketing, sales, customer service, and financial management.
Technical training includes lawn care expertise, weed and disease identification, and equipment handling qualifications.
Ongoing Support:
Dedicated business development manager.
Regular business review meetings and goal-setting support.

→ Awards and Recognition:
Greensleeves received the prestigious 5-Star franchisee satisfaction award from WorkBuzz (2022).
Over 15 years of membership in the British Franchise Association (BFA).

→ Financing Options:
Up to 70% financing is available through Greensleeves' partnerships with financial institutions.

The Greensleeves franchise in Mid Staffs offers a compelling chance to become part of an established and thriving business. Supported by robust financials and a track record of sustained growth, this opportunity allows entry into the reputable Greensleeves network. Consider this option for a well-managed franchise in a desirable location, grounded in a history of success

Property Information

Living Accommodation:

N/A

Location:

The territory spans Mid Staffordshire with major conurbationincluding Stafford, Cannock, and Rugeley, however, an outline of the territory is available.

Premises Details:

The Business is run from home

Size in square feet:
N/A
Planning Consent:

N/A

Business Operation

Expansion Potential:

The territory has tremendous potential for expansion. Historically all new customers have been won organically, an active marketing campaign would accelerate growth. Transfering customers to Direct Debit packages represents an opportunity to secure cashflow, and increase profits rapidly.

Competition / Market:

There are other lawn care companies, but none with the reputation of Greensleeves

Reasons for selling:

The Owner is looking to step away from the business to spend more time with their family.

Trading hours:

As a Greensleeves Franchise Owner you'd manage your team to service the lawns of your customers at their convenience. This would typically be during daylight hours and might include weekends. Working hours may vary between winter and sumer months. However, as this would be your business, you decide.

Employees:
1
Years established:
15

Franchise Information

Franchise opportunity:

Franchise Resale

Franchise terms:

5 Year Francise Agreement.

Full Franchise Agreement Disclosure shall be provided upon application

Other Information

Support & training:

With Greensleeves, you are the business owner. You manage your own time, and you motivate your team. But as a Greensleeves franchisee, there is one key advantage: you are NOT alone.

Your 10-day training programme will consist of all things business operation, from marketing and sales, job scheduling, customer service and service delivery to financial management, not forgetting the technical skills to turn you into our next lawn expert.

The 10 days are broken down into 5 dedicated days of learning Greensleeves coveted business systems. Followed by 5 days of technical training

Our 5-day business systems training allows you to explore all aspects of running your new business, including the systems, software and best practices that will ensure you launch successfully.

Each day is led by one of our expert head office teams, so you will have met and had access to everyone in the support team. We provide you with the support and knowledge base you need to grow and maintain your local business. Business System Training will include topics such as:

• Staff Recruitment & Management
• Marketing & Sales
• Business Finance & Administration

You will be trained to the highest standards to help you grow your own multi-van management franchise in the ever-growing lawn care industry.

Our 5-day Technical Training Course will give you the base industry knowledge you need to launch your business competently and safely. Run by your Business Development Managers, the very people who will be supporting you day in and day out, we’ll turn you into the lawn care expert for your local community. In Technical training, you’ll cover topics such as:

• Lawn culture and nutrition
• Weed/disease identification
• Formal Machinery and equipment handling NPTC qualification (legally required to handle pesticides in a commercial situation)

Your Business Development Manager is your guide through your launch and development, working alongside you, supporting you and training you on the tools and procedures to make you a success. They conduct regular business review meetings and help you set achievable short- and long-term business goals. From the day you start your business, you are never on your own!

Your business is supported by a full web-based management system to help manage your inquiries, jobs, and team. You will be given access to a comprehensive document library, training videos, and the Greensleeves operations manual.
These are available 24/7, all year round!

Greensleeves was delighted to receive the coveted 5-Star franchisee satisfaction award from WorkBuzz for the second consecutive year in 2022. As a proud member of the BFA for over 15 years, this is another accolade that demonstrates Greensleeves dedication to supporting the growth of their franchise businesses through delivering lawn care services that work for both the lawn and the customer.

Our community of franchise owners also offers peer-to-peer support every step of the way, sharing their wisdom and experiences.

Financing available:

Greensleeves have good working relationships with many financial institutions who can aid with funding of up to 70% of the total investment figure.

Inventory / Stock value:
£70,000 - included in the asking price
Related Documents:
Home based:
This business can be run from home.
Relocatable:
This business can be relocated.