Friday, 31 July 2015

CP045-National franchisor of an animal care and health diagnostics service

National franchisor of an animal care and health diagnostics service 

 Ref.CP045
Location Re-locatable
Asking Price £ 40,000

 Business profile:
Introduction

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for 100% of the Issued Share capital of a national franchisor of an animal care and health diagnostics service.

Key strengths:

The business has the following key attributes:

• Increasingly trusted and well-respected national brand.
• A highly respected reputation amongst vets and within the animal care industry.
• Established income streams from a number of established franchises.
• Custom-developed franchisee support systems.
• All requisite legal documentation and franchise agreements in place.
• Tailor-made training modules in relation to all aspects of running franchises.
• Exclusive UK distribution rights to the technology used.
• Excellent growth and expansion opportunities – outside franchising.
• Easily re-locatable business.

Saturday, 25 July 2015

CR182- Property Maintenance, Decorating, Building and Refurbishment Services Provider

Property Maintenance, Decorating, Building and Refurbishment Services Provider

Location Herefordshire/Gloucestershire/Worcestershire/Shropshire & Avon
Asking Price £ 325,000


Asking Price: O.I.E.O. £325,000

Asking price includes:

Impressive annual turnover of £700,000+
Established business with an excellent reputation
Team of 10 skilled staff – 7 well equipped branded vehicles
Company car
Huge scope and potential for new owners to build on
Healthy income/profits year on year

Business profile:
This leading privately owned property maintenance busineses undertakes all kinds of work from repairs through to extensions. Work is split between both private home owners, commercial businesses, local authorities, estate agents and property companies.

One of the areas most established businesses, being under the same ownership for over 12 years, it receives excellent word of mouth recommendations. Now trading as a limited company the business has four directors, two main directors and their partners.

Operating throughout Herefordshire/Worcestershire/Gloucestershire/Shropshier & Avon this business has the unique selling point of providing the highest quality of work to every customer, turn-around from initial tender to job acceptance is exceptionally high. Repeat trade and new referrals from existing customers place the business ahead of any competitor.

The two main directors work within the business supported by an experienced team of ten employees who are assigned jobs via a customer work related schedule. The business has seven sign-written vans that give great exposure of the business’s brand name across the surrounding counties and beyond.

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Friday, 24 July 2015

CO170-Outdoor adventure park

Outdoor adventure park 

 Ref.CO170
Location Hertfordshire
Asking Price £ 140,000


Business profile:

Introduction

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for 100% of the Issued Share capital of an outdoor adventure park.

Key strengths:

The business has the following key attributes:

• One of the leading leisure attractions in its area – located in a beautiful country park setting.
• 10 acre (approx.) leasehold, rural site.
• Wide range of outdoor activities including one of the most impressive high ropes courses in the region.
• Excellent range of equipment including some mobile pieces for off-site use/hire.
• Private and Corporate sector Client base.
• Low overheads – flexible staffing from well trained and experienced staff.
• Excellent growth and expansion opportunities.

The business provides an acquirer with:

• An ideal opportunity for a company already operating in the outdoor leisure activities sector looking to expand their market presence.
• An excellent opportunity for an individual or family with an interest in outdoor activities looking for a ‘starter’ business. 

CO167- A Well-Equipped Hi-Tech Health Club & Gymnasium in Prominent Location

A Well-Equipped Hi-Tech Health Club & Gymnasium in Prominent Location

  Ref.CO167
Location Essex
Asking Price £ 99,000


Turnover circa £225,000 exc. VAT
EBITDA £33,000 plus assets

Assets include substantial gymnasium and fitness equipment (new cost circa £100k)
Well established – over 25 years
Circa 600 gym members with potential for 1000+
Good catchment area – prominent location
Part of a bigger group
Goodwill

Business profile:
This is a great opportunity to acquire one of Essex’s most famous gyms. A well-established Fitness Centre and Gymnasium established over thirty years ago that the vendor has been operating for the past 4 ½ years. During that time the club has undergone extensive refurbishments and been fully refitted with high tech work-out equipment, a new male sauna, C.V. equipment, free-weights, fixed weights and a fully equipped strength and conditioning centre. This fantastic gym now has over 600 + active members who on average pay £37 per month membership fee. The club has potential for 1000+ members and we are advised there are a few revenue streams within the business that are not running anywhere near their full potential.

The wide range of high-tech equipment is all well maintained and serviced regularly to give a satisfying and efficient work out experience for members. Personal training sessions are available along with group training classes, massage osteopathy and beauty treatments. Every member receives continuous support, advice motivation, individual programmes and attention from personal trainers including valuable and responsive support.

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Thursday, 16 July 2015

CQ136- Hair Dressing Salon with Private Freehold Family Residence

Hair Dressing Salon with Private Freehold Family Residence

 Ref.CQ136
Location Cardiff
Asking Price £ 320,000


Asking price: £320,000 inc Freehold

Asking price includes:

Beautifully appointed attached private residence
Turnover £70,000

Well established with and excellent reputation
Superb Staff
Goodwill

Business profile:
This business was established twenty five years ago by the present director and in the interim years has built up a large and loyal clientele of all ages, many of whom travel significant distances to have their hair cut and styled by the friendly and professional team.

The business operates from a salon based right in the center of a large residential area of Cardiff, approximately a mile and a half from the city center. It has established a manual database of around a thousand clients from all cultures and backgrounds and has recruited and trained staff to cater for the styling demands of such a broad cultural client bank.

The attractive double fronted salon is a comfortable and relaxing place to be and exudes a warm and friendly atmosphere. It is extremely well appointed and beautifully decorated making it a nice place to work and visit. There is ample on the road free parking surrounding the business. Such is the reputation of the company clients have to book two months in advance to secure their next appointment.

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CA088-Pay-to-enter competitions company specializing in luxury prizes

Pay-to-enter competitions company specializing in luxury prizes 

Ref.CA088
Location Re-locatable
Asking Price £ 99,000

 Business profile:
Introduction

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for 100% of the Issued Share Capital in a pay-to-enter competitions company specialising in luxury prizes.

Key strengths:

The business has the following key attributes:

• A fully operating and test launched driving game testing reactions and driving skills.
• Developed to fall outside the Lotteries and Amusements Act – no licence required.
• Potential to generate up to £1.1m revenue in Year 1.
• Significant growth and expansion opportunities.

The business provides an acquirer with:

• An ideal bolt on for a competitions company looking to add to their range of games.
• An excellent ‘starter’ opportunity for an individual or company looking to enter the pay-to-enter games sector. 

Wednesday, 8 July 2015

AC349 - Branded Licensed Coffee Shop in prime high street retail location

Branded Licensed Coffee Shop in prime high street retail location

 Ref.AC349
Location Aberystwyth, Cardigan Bay, Wales
Asking Price £ 120,000

 Turnover 2014/15 circa £242,000 p.a.
Current sales at circa £6k per week.
Premises fitted- out to high standard(circa £70,000)
Licensed to sell alcohol.
Hi-tech EPOS System
Card based loyalty scheme(2000 plus members)
Established reputation
Very impressive gross profit margins
Unique branded retail premises
Superb primary retail leasehold location
Additional revenue streams and expansion available
Impressive footfall
Website
Handover
Goodwill

Business profile:
This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a superb café bar ideally located within the bustling university town of Aberystwyth.

This sit down high class café bar business offers excellent coffee and other drinks (including alcohol), pastries, tempting cakes, lunchtime snacks and has seating for 60 people. A certain element of takeaway drinks is also provided. The lunchtime food offering consists of a varied menu and also has stables of paninis, ploughman’s, soup, ciabattas and flatbreads.

The café is fitted out to a very high standard and has a pleasant and ambient atmosphere. A kitchen is located to the side along with a separate dishwasher area.

The profile of trading is more constant throughout the day. Saturday is the best day of the week.

The business operates a full EPOS system with a linked loyalty card offering with discounts available to repeat customers.

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Saturday, 4 July 2015

CO162- Corporate & Private Events Management Business Multi Venue for Functions, Parties & Weddings Riverside Setting on Superb Luxury Yacht

Corporate & Private Events Management Business
Multi Venue for Functions, Parties & Weddings
Riverside Setting on Superb Luxury Yacht

 Ref.CO162
Location Fantastic Docklands
Asking Price £ 1,975,000

 Asking Price:O.I R.O £1.975m

Asking price includes:

Prosperous events management business anticipated turnover of £400,000+
Thriving Docklands Mooring – Low overheads
Luxury Yacht sleeping 10 people in 5 private cabins
Huge scope and potential – Exceptional profits
Website

Business profile:
This opportunity is a quite superb and unique successful event management company that specialises in arranging functions for corporate and private clients on board this Super Yacht.

Exceptional events are organised in this high profile location in London. An established profitable business, this exclusive business opportunity includes the added bonus of a high value, moveable asset. The owner has invested in excess of £1.5M on improvement and maintainance of the yacht. This stylish multi function venue can cater for parties up to 60 plus five berths sleeping 10.

The business operates on a low overhead basis run by a management couple who reside in the yacht’s staff quarters, a chef and additional staff are also recruited subject to the lucrative events calendar. An Events Manager is employed on a remuneration package directly related to the functions that have been booked.

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CV032- Audio Visual Company Providing Event, Staging & Production Services

Audio Visual Company Providing Event, Staging & Production Services

 Ref.CV032
Location Merseyside
Asking Price £ 550,000

 Asking price includes:

High level of High Tech Hire & Production Equipment (circa £400,000)
Turnover for last financial year circa £700,000 per annum
Gross Profits circa £317,000 per annum
Healthy Future Order book circa £440,000
Market leading reputation
Leading edge production, staging, and creative capabilities
Excellent opportunity to grow
Outstanding established client base
Preferred supplier status and ongoing contracts
Trusted and respected name
Excellent premises with fixtures and fittings
Freehold or leasehold option
Company website
Goodwill

Business profile:
Highly respected and reliable audio visual, event, staging and production company servicing the corporate market. Large equipment inventory included within the sale-market value circa £400,000.

For over 10 years the vendors have been a market leader for audio-visual equipment, staging and production services throughout the UK and internationally. This company professionally delivers an extensive product range and provides technical expertise servicing the association, conference and events industry.

The company continually re-invests in the business and stocks the latest technology in all specialised areas of AV and offers a comprehensive 24 hour service.