Business for Sale Overview:
Business sells & delivers fresh cut flowers - plants - garden style arrangements - custom made dried & silk wreaths - European baskets - fruit & gourmet baskets - wedding - funerals & parties. Uses the Teleflora network for out of area deliveries as well as their computerized POS software. Business established in 1976.
Current Owner purchased business in 2007 and now wants to relocate out of the area (Florida). Has over 300 names in customer list. Known for their weddings & flower arrangements. Affordable downtown location.
Hours of operation are: Monday through Friday 9:00 to 5:00, Saturday 9:00 to 3:00. Closed Sunday. Business operates with the Owner working full time doing most of the flower arranging and part-time sales, delivery and bookkeeping people as needed. Sales for 2008 were nearly $223,000 and Owner's Cash Flow was nearly $18,300.
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Property Features and Assets:
Business located in a 1,500 square feet storefront in Bethel, CT. A 3 - door display cooler is in front retail area and a 9' x 9' walk-in cooler is in rear work area. There is a 1,500 square feet basement which stores inventory and displays and has a 12' x 15' walk-in cooler. Rent is $1,475 per month plus utilities. A new lease will need to be negotiated with landlord. Traffic count in front of the store is nearly 13,300 cars per day. Within a 7 mile radius the population is nearly 140,000 and more than 50,000 households with an average income of nearly $116,000.
Why Buy?
Name recognition - name is catchy. The business is well known for quality workmanship and on time reliability. Established over 30 years with a large database of satisfied customers - all needing the products and services of this business from time to time.
Market Competition and Expansion:
Great business for someone with flower experience and wanting to be in business for themselves. Besides being in a great downtown location, it is one of the few flower shops that have so much display room (1,500 square feet) along with another 1,500 square feet in the basement for storage that includes a big walk-in cooler. The rent is affordable too. There is even outside space for display.
Reason for Selling:
Owner wants to relocate out of the area (Florida)
Additional Details:
- The property is leased.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is not a homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
- This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.
Contact the Seller:
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