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Town-Centre Newsagent & Convenience Business Plus Lottery For Sale

 
Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom
 
Advert ref: MHSE4670
 
FINANCIAL DETAILS
 
Asking price: £49,950
 
Sales revenue: £210,000
 
Net profit: Undisclosed
 
Fixtures value: Undisclosed
 
Stock value: Undisclosed

BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
 
The Business Partnership offers for sale:

With an established record of rising turnover and good margins, the sale of this thriving business offers buyers the opportunity to acquire a straightforward and reliable counter news operation in a busy town-centre location.

Sited on a busy main street amid a mix independent retailers, cafes and hotels these prominent premises offer a mix of news, magazines, stationery, tobacco and basic convenience. In addition to these lines, the outlet enjoys sales of high-margin greetings cards and gift/beachwear as well as achieving strong lottery/phone card sales.

• Central Location
• Long-Established Business
• Straightforward Operation
• Growing T/O
• Strong Lottery Sales

The current owner runs from 6am until 6pm. The immediate area is busy from early morning until late evening offering clear opportunities for incoming operators who chose to open later. There is also considerable demand for an expanded news delivery service to local hotels and the adjoining neighbourhoods.

Turnover ex VAT ran to £192,835 in the last financial year although current trading is considerably stronger.

Well-established and with an exceptional location, this excellent business will prove highly attractive to operators seeking a straightforward shop with proven profitability and strong further growth potential.
Terrific opportunities with this growing business.


GENERAL INFORMATION
 
Years established: Many
Employees: owner + part time staff
Trading hours: 6 1/2 days-no late evenings
Property: Leasehold

Lease terms
Renewable lease to 2022. The present rent is £8,750pa. Escellent town-sentre rent!


Living accomodation
None


Location
Busy location in the centre of West Sussex’s largest town


Expansion potential
The immediate area is busy from early morning until late evening offering clear opportunities for incoming operators who chose to open later. There is also considerable demand for an expanded news delivery service to local hotels and the adjoining neighbourhoods.


Support & training
Owner happy to offer hand over support


Reasons for selling
Other interests


Financing available
Yes


 
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