CoGoGo are delighted to welcome to the market Sweet Rose Ice Cream Parlour, a highly rated ice cream parlour and dessert shop in Spennymoor, County Durham.
Sweet Rose Ice Cream Parlour was established by our client in 2019, building up an excellent reputation and repeat client base. As seen by the online ratings and reviews, the business is extremely popular within the local community.
The business has now come to the market reluctantly due to our clients ill health.
Sweet Rose Ice Cream Parlour is an independent business selling delicious homemade Gelato, Cakes, Waffles, Crepes and Coffees. For customers preferring a savoury treat there are Paninis, Toasties and Jacket Potatoes.
The business was founded when the owner identified a gap in the market and the business has been a real labour of love for her accruing many regular customers along with a burgeoning reputation. The owner is a popular and well respected member of the community.
Everything is freshly made on the premises using local ingredients wherever possible.
The business is proud of its 5 star hygiene rating and has just been granted an alcohol license.
The sale will include the company website and social media platforms and the business enjoys great visibility on the internet.
Key selling points -
A well established business with an enviable reputation and many existing loyal customers
Current owner happy to offer a handover to ensure the continued success of the business
Includes living accommodation above the shop.
Ideal owner managed or partnership business
A real opportunity to increase turnover and profits significantly. The business is currently being run at a pace to suit due to health issues but really does offer a fantastic opportunity for a lucky new owner/s
New 600 place School due to open soon which will have a positive effect on footfall. Currently placed between two other schools giving excellent ‘tea-time’ custom.
Just along from Spennymoor Football Grounds (a quickly rising team through the leagues). The premises lies in the footfall between the town and the grounds making match days extra busy.
Little or no competition locally
Scope to improve -
Advertising and Marketing campaign, a local leaflet drop usually yields good results
Extend the opening hours- currently only open 4 days per week for 5.5 hours daily.
Introduce a delivery service. There is real demand and this would have a significant effect on turnover and profits
Update the existing website ideally adding an online ordering facility
Invest in SEO and PPC to drive new customers to the business
A license has recently been granted but the current owner has not used it as yet. This offers another avenue of income.
Financial Profile
We are advised as per the 2022 accounts, the business generated a turnover in the region of £115,000. Further financials can be made available upon request.
