_Business_
_Please quote reference B07312_
Hilton Smythe are delighted to welcome to the market Wholefoods, a highly
rated Health Food Shop in Bedford.
Wholefoods was first established in 1983, with our client taking over in 2021.
The business has built up an excellent reputation and very loyal client base.
As seen by the online ratings and reviews, the business is extremely popular
within the local area.
The business has now come to the open market due to our clients desire to
pursue other business interests.
Bedford Wholefoods has been supplying the community with locally produced
whole foods, health supplements and natural remedies for over 40 years. They
aim to help customers improve their health through a medicine free, balanced
lifestyle - using supplements and natural remedies to allow the body to heal
and grow. The company prides itself on selling its products with the knowledge
of them, which brings customers back time and time again.
Key selling points -
* Great location
* Excellent reviews
* Ideal family run business
* Newly refitted with new carpet
Scope to improve -
* Increase advertising/marketing
_Location_
Wholefoods is located on Thurlow Street, in the heart of Bedford and and has
eye catching signage, receiving high levels of footfall and passing trade.
It is located in a prime position opposite the main, busy bus station in the
main shopping centre.
There is car parking within walking distance of the business.
_Premises_
The main shop is entered from the front and has a small area outside for
displays
The shop has 2 main aisles and a service counter to the front. The service
counter has 2 epos tills, card machine and an ice cream freezer.
There are 2 display fridges on entering the shop and a further display fridge
to the rear.
The aisles are filled with whole foods including -
* Toiletries
* Spices
* Honey
* Vitamins and minerals
* Healthy snacks
* Drinks and much more.
* There is a also set of weighing scales.
Off the main shop is the office, store room and stairs to the first and second
floors.
Office includes desk, computer system and CCTV monitor.
The store room has numerous shelving and racking and a secure door to the
outside store area for bins and packaging, from here is a secure gate to the
rear service yard for deliveries.
From the first - floor landing are the stairs to the second floor and a door to
the staff kitchen.
Kitchen is fitted with units, sink, fridge etc and has a door to a lobby with
storage and doors to the staff room and packing room.
The staff room has soft seating and a window to the front
The packing room has shelving for produce, scales etc. This room is used to
pack and label the merchandise; however, this area could be utilised as the
main room for mail order.
On the second floor is an emergency exit, separate toilets and a large room to
the front of the building with views across the bus station. This area could
be utilised as a consultancy room.
_Tenure_
We are advised that the business is being sold on a Leasehold basis, currently
on a 25 year lease. The rent is £18, 500 per annum.
_Hours_
The current trading hours are -
Monday – 9: 00 – 5: 00
Tuesday – 9: 00 – 5: 00
Wednesday – 9: 00 – 5: 00
Thursday – 9: 00 – 5: 00
Friday – 9: 00 – 5: 00
Saturday – 9: 00am – 5: 00
Sunday - Closed
_Staff_
We are advised that the business has 2 full time and 1 part time members of
staff.
_Financial Profile_
We are advised that the business generated a turnover in the region of
£200, 000. Further financial information can be made available upon request.