Wrexham based convenience store sold

Established for over 20 years and owned and managed by our clients since 2003, a large amount of capital has been invested into the business which now stands in excellent order throughout with a full complement of quality fixtures and fittings, chillers, freezers, CCTV and an industry leading EPOS system.

The business is situated in an excellent trading location within a large housing estate in the Little Acton area of Wrexham and serves many regular customers from the local community with a selection of alcohol, convenience goods, newspapers and magazines, tobacco, confectionery and soft drinks amongst other sundry items. The store also has busy Lotto and PayPoint terminals and an ATM.

The vendor was active in the business in a full time capacity whilst being assisted by five part time and two full time staff members. Our clients wished to offer the business due to their commitment to other personal interests.

Diana Marsh, who negotiated the deal on behalf of the client, commented that the deal went through in April 2014 to private buyer Mr. Jones for £115,000 and wished both parties the best of luck for the future.

Rochdale based newsagents sold

Fronting a busy main road in the Shawclough Area of Rochdale, this traditional newsagent serves a great number of regular customers from the local community and many passers-by.  The business offers customers newspapers, magazines, tobacco, a comprehensive range of greetings cards, confectionary and soft drinks alongside a small selection of convenience goods and other sundry items.

The business also boasts a spacious two storey owner’s accommodation with a spacious lounge, fully fitted kitchen, three double bedrooms and a bathroom.

The business was sold in April 2014 to private buyer Pat McArdle who relocated from Cheshire to run the business after our clients wished to pursue other business interests.

The sale was negotiated by Gemma Moss of Knightsbridge Business sales and commented that the deal was completed within a couple of months.

Surrey based Pet Shop sold by Knightsbridge Business Sales

Located in an affluent area of Surrey, this business offered an ideal prospect to purchase a successful and well-equipped Pet Shop with the potential to increase the turnover with the introduction of an online shop and delivery service.

The business has been established over 25 years and supplies all pet foods, accessories, boarding and a local Cat feeding service and enjoys a regular customer base with referrals from customers and local Veterinary Surgeries. The business benefits from being located on a busy road with plenty of passing trade, close to the A3 which is a main link between London and Portsmouth.

An offer was received within a few months of coming to the market and Samantha Wright, heading up negotiations, was delighted when the sale went through and wished both buyer and vendor all the best of luck in the future.

West Yorkshire based Post Office successfully sold by Knightsbridge

This well established Post Office based in West Yorkshire has been under the ownership of our clients for 21 years and was reluctantly placed onto the market due to our clients’ family commitments. As well as providing vital Post office services the business also provides a range of sundry items and confectionary. As well as being well presented throughout it has the added benefit of rental income received from the remainder of the property which includes three-bedroom accommodation, a two-bedroom flat and a hair salon.

Situated in the picturesque town of Wakefield, the premises are located on a main route to the M62, with easy access to Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield and the popular Yorkshire Dales. The business is surrounded by mainly residential properties from which it draws much of its trade and benefits from complementary custom from the hair salon next door and fish and chip shop on the other side of the property. The Post office also benefits from ample parking and is well served by public transport.

The business was run by the clients with the help of an additional member of part-time staff whilst the majority of the business source comes from the surrounding area and local residents, with a level of passing trade.

Samantha Wright of Knightsbridge Business Sales successfully negotiated the deal on behalf of the client.

Local Village Fish and Chip Shop sold

Benefiting from a recent and substantial capital investment from the vendors, the business was reluctantly offered to the market due to our clients other business commitments and presented an attractive an exciting proposition for a new owner.

Based in Ryton, Tyne and Wear, this village fish and chip shop is at the heart of a large residential area, serving extremely satisfied regular customer base with a high quality traditional fish and chip menu using only the best ingredients and recipes as well as incorporating an established approach to the food industry. Supported by a team of experienced staff members, our clients’ worked in the business on a part time basis in the single storey detached premises facing the main road.

The main entrance leads into customer waiting area with fully tiled elevations to all sides and a four pan Kiremko HE island range. A separate fully functioning detached office is within the site premises also with main road frontage. There is also a large yard with an abundance of space which can be utilised for many different uses. The premise boasts a large kitchen preparation area and a separate wet room. The sale also included all the equipment, manufactured by BOLD.

Samantha Wright of Knightsbridge negotiated the deal and commented that the deal was sold to a private buyer just 7 months after coming to the market and wishes the vendors the best of luck in their other business interests.

Knightsbridge Business Sales announces sale of Eastwood Post Office

Occupying an enviable location which sees a high volume of passing traffic throughout the day and high levels of footfall from a number of other retailers in the local vicinity, Eastwood Post Office boasts a fully refurbished shop with number of other products to complement the Post Office services.

Owing to its location on a busy through road, the shop has a good commanding of local residents who live close by, and utilise the Post Office services on a frequent basis. The prominence of eBay and other auction websites means that increasing levels of regular custom comes from more and more people selling items from home and using the shop’s postal services.

Sold in February 2014 to private buyer Mr. Ali, the business was offered for sale due to our clients need to concentrate on business interests elsewhere and the new buyer may consider the scope to expand the retail offering and introduce further products to increase sales.
The sale was negotiated by Gemma Moss, Manager at Knightsbridge Business Sales who acted on our clients’ behalf.