FOR SALE
09/11/23
602363
GO2175 / Rightbiz
Price Busters
BUSINESS SUMMARY
Business Name: Pricebusters (Sussex) Ltd
Location: 4/5 The Parade, East Wittering, Sussex
Established: Over 30 years
Type of Business: Coastal Village Discount Retail Store
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Price Busters is a well-established discount retail store located in the heart of East Wittering, Sussex. Known for its wide range of products and competitive prices, Price Busters has become a staple for bargain hunters in the community. The business operates out of a 1,900-square-foot facility that houses a diverse inventory including household goods, toys, stationery, party supplies, and seasonal items in keeping with the coastal village location.
The location of this business guarantees year-round trade with a thriving high season throughout the summer.
SALE CONSIDERATION
The current ownership is offering 100% of the business for sale, including all assets and the ongoing business concern. The decision to sell is based on the owner’s desire to retire. The sale will include all fixtures, and goodwill associated with the business and will be offered SAV (stock at value).
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Price Busters has shown consistent revenue growth over the past five years, with the last year's revenue totalling £470k and an EBITDA of £110k. The business has a strong cash flow and maintains healthy margins due to its efficient purchasing strategy and loyal customer base.
LOCATION
Situated on the main commercial street in East Wittering, the store benefits from high foot traffic and visibility. The business operates within a leased premises, with a renewable lease in place.
HISTORY
Founded over 30 years ago by the current owner, Price Busters has grown from a small discount store into a key player in the local retail market. Over 31 years, the business has expanded its product lines and customer base through excellent customer service and strategic marketing initiatives.
PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Price Busters offers a diverse range of products, including but not limited to:
Home essentials and cleaning supplies
Hardware supplies
Office and school stationery
Toys and games for all ages
Seasonal decorations and costumes
Gifts and many more….
MARKET
The business enjoys a broad market appeal, serving a wide demographic including families, schools, and local businesses. The market for discount retail remains robust, driven by consumer demand for value purchases.
OPERATIONS
The store is managed by the owner, with the support of 7 part-time employees. Operational systems are well-established, with a proven inventory management system and supplier relationships in place.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Detailed financial statements for the past five years are available upon request and signing a confidentiality agreement.
EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES
Delivery: Implementing a delivery service to cater to the increasing demand for at home services through directly employed staff.
Website: The business does not operate a website at present, which offers excellent scope to introduce an e-commerce platform to compliment the deliveries.
Click and Collect: Opportunities to introduce click and collect for both website and partner app orders.
Delivery Partners: Introducing the business to partner delivery apps such as Deliveroo and Uber Eats could increase scope in both sales and brand exposure.
PREMESIS
The premises is a ground floor double fronted retail unit on an extremely busy residential estate parade of retail shops. The ground floor has dedicated retail space, two stock rooms and bathroom. On the first floor the property benefits from an apartment, which is current sub-let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, contributing significantly to the property lease costs by £9,000. The premises is made available by way of a lease at £14,000 per annum.
Viewing is essential to appreciate the quality of the business on offer.
FURTHER INFORMTAION
Further information is available by speaking with the us and viewings are strictly by appointment only as the sale of this business is strictly confidential.
For more information please contact us.
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Do not pay any deposit to private sellers upfront. If you are looking to purchase a business, we advise that any deposits or transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Don't share confidential information with any private sellers, including your home address, account passwords, bank accounts and credit card information.
The vast majority of these scams involve the transfer of substantial sums of money. We advise all transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Send a test amount before you consider handing over a large number of funds. Maybe even try transferring £1, and then speaking to your solicitor to confirm receipt.
Do not disclose proof of funds directly to the sellers. If the sellers request you to show proof of funds, we advise that it is done through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Buying a business is not covered by consumer rights legislation. It is your responsibility to acquire a business that holds up in quality and agreement.
Fraudsters will typically use false news in an attempt to get you to act quickly. For example, 'Your account has been disabled. Reset your password now.'.
Review the performance of a business to make appropriate financial projections. Some businesses are dormant or not trading, so it is essential to check their short and long-term potential.
Legitimate emails from Rightbiz will be with the domain @rightbiz.co.uk. However, emails from [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] are not affiliated with Rightbiz.
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