AJF Commercial Business Sales are delighted to offer to the market this well established, highly recommended and successful crockery hire business in the stunning picturesque and tourist location of Kendal, Cumbria.
Kendal is a beautiful and historic town just a few minutes’ drive away from the M6 motorway and located south of the beautiful Lake District in Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Our client’s business is located just outside the main town with easy access to the neighbouring towns within Cumbria, thus being the perfect base to operate this growing business from.
Kendal always attracts a large number of visitors all year through, with many hotels, bars and restaurants, and the town is surrounded with residential homes and beautiful views.
Our client currently leases a good-sized retail unit on a small industrial estate on Shap Road just outside the town for storage of the stock and everything needed for this established business.
The business can be relocated to other premises / existing premises / private accommodation / or work from home.
Business:
The business was started 6 years ago by our clients and during this time the business has substantially increased its turnover and profit year on year.
The business has built up an excellent reputation for providing exclusive professional and stunning crockery hire within the Lake District, Cumbria, Lancashire and throughout the North West.
Castle Crockery is in a real niche market as there is very little comparable competition in the North West.
Our clients provide a professional bespoke crockery and linen hire service and is the go to place for Weddings, Marquee Events, Corporate Events, Christmas and New Years Eve Hotel Events, Private Parties/Gatherings.
The business provides top quality, contemporary fine china and stoneware, glassware, cutlery, serving bowls / platters and all table linen. Everything is delivered and collected from the event venue.
Our client has regular, repeat orders from all the major event caterers, racecourses, Blackpool Tower and Winter Gardens, wedding planners, event managers and hotels.
The business has an excellent reputation for its impeccable service and reliability.
With a healthy expanding turnover, the business thrives on much loyal and repeat trade and with excellent recommendations from customers. Our client is offering a handover / training period. This is a welcoming and ‘walk in start trading’ business for any new owner.
Our client has a fabulous website in place giving a wealth of information about the business, its services and testimonials from clients.
This is an ideal opportunity to continue this growing business and with the strong client base and the reputation already established by our client.
The business is also relocatable, however, bearing in mind for the new owner, our client has a high volume of repeat business clients based in Cumbria.
Stock to be negotiated.
Premises:
Ground floor lock up Leasehold premises within a small industrial complex.
Car parking to the front of the unit.
Entrance door leading into good size crockery storage rooms with shelving, tables, storage areas, linen and cutlery baskets.
Secure premises.
2 x commercial dishwashers.
Kitchen with facilities.
W/C’s and hand wash sinks.
Note: The business can continue trading from the existing unit or from alternative premises or private accommodation should the new owner wish.
Reason for sale:
This is a very reluctant sale, and only now has the business come available to the market allowing our client and partner to take a well-deserved early retirement.
Tenure:
We are advised that the tenure is Leasehold for the building, however, the business could be relocated to suit.
Opening Hours:
The business operates all year round.
Rates:
We are advised that the business is currently exempt from Business Rates.
Staff:
The business is currently run by our client and partner and part time members of staff.
Financial Information:
Turnover – Available on request.
Summary:
This really is a fantastic opportunity to own a well-established and successful crockery hire business in a busy and idyllic location and with great opportunities to expand the company further afield.
It’s a great lifestyle change opportunity to invest in Castle Crockery and to re-locate to one of the many beautiful locations in Cumbria.
There is also considerable room to expand the company further afield.
This business must be viewed to appreciate the outstanding dedication and passion our client has put into the business, coupled with excellent reviews and much repeat trade, is certainly an opportunity not to be missed.
The business has recently grown to a level at which there is more demand than can be catered for with current stock.
The owners therefore feel that this is the right time for a new owner to take the business forward to the next level. They can see considerable growth potential moving forward.
Therefore, AJF Commercial Business Sales strongly recommend early discussions.
Contact Details:
If you would like to contact us to discuss the business in further detail or to arrange a viewing, you can by the following methods:
Telephone – 01204 325 101
Email – enquiries@ajfcommercial.co.uk
Website – www.ajfcommercial.co.uk
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