_Business_
_Please quote reference B07499_
Hilton Smythe are delighted to welcome to the market Riley’s Watchmakers &
Jewellers, a highly rated and extremely well established watch shop and
jewellers in Cheadle, Staffordshire.
This small family business was first established back in 1979 and has been
trading from the current premises in Cheadle since 1985. The business has
flourished since relocating, accruing a number of regular customers along with
an excellent reputation. The business is dedicated to providing a friendly,
fast and efficient service to its customers for all their watch, clock and
jewellery repair needs.
Riley’s Watchmakers & Jewellers has now come to the open market due to our
clients desire to retire.
The business offers a while you wait service on some types of repairs such as
watch batteries, strap replacement and bracelet adjustments. Most jewellery
repairs are next day service, watch repairs vary from next day to one week and
clock repairs depending on the repair, up to three weeks.
The business is approximately 70% trade and 30% retail.
Additionally, the business is a retailer of watches, clocks and jewellery
including fancy goods and giftware. They also stock Sekonda and Limit watches,
Espree Silver Jewellery and pre - owned 9ct & 18ct jewellery.
The sale of the business includes the business website, and social media
accounts. Riley’s Watchmakers & Jewellers enjoys great visibility online.
Key selling points -
* A well established business with an enviable reputation and many happy customers
* Prime trading position with loads of footfall and passing trade
* Includes the freehold but would consider leasing the premises
* Current owner happy to offer a handover to ensure the continued success of the business
* Ideal owner managed or partnership business.
Scope for further growth -
* Advertising and Marketing campaign
* Maximise the use of social media
* Invest in seo and ppc to drive new customers to the business
* Extend the opening hours
* Add an e - commerce facility to website
_Location_
Riley’s Watchmakers & Jewellers is located on High Street in Cheadle,
Staffordshire.
The business sits alongside other complimentary retail businesses and thus
benefits from high levels of footfall and passing trade.
_Premises_
The business occupies an attractive, period, 3 storey building really suited
to the trade.
The business briefly comprises a retail shop on the ground floor, a jewellery
and clock repair workshop on the first floor and useful storage on the second
floor.
There are a number of inexpensive public car parks within easy walking
distance of the premises along with some free on street parking.
_Tenure_
We are advised that the business is being sold on a Freehold basis.
Our client has also advised that they would consider selling the leasehold,
with rent and lease terms to be negotiated with the new buyer.
_Hours_
The current trading hours are -
Monday to Tuesday - 9am - 5pm
Wednesday - Closed
Thursday to Friday - 9am - 5pm
Saturday - 9am - 2pm
Sunday - Closed
_Staff_
We are advised that the business is run and managed by the owner.
_Financial Profile_
Further financials can be made available upon request.

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