West Drayton based Petrol Station and General Store sold to new owners

Established for over 30 years, West Drayton Express Stores is a £2.5m turnover Petrol Station and general store situated on a main road close to Heathrow Airport. The business is unopposed, and if efficiently run with additional opening hours would certainly result in increased sales across all the product ranges. There is a 5 year Texaco fuel supply agreement in place that started in April 2013.

The business is situated in a densely populated area with the nearest competition being approximately 2 miles away.

West Drayton Express Stores operates from a main road location with a large forecourt. There are 2 x 6 Pump Terminals and parking to the front. There is a small retail area with a chilling cabinet, drinks fridge, racking and shelving throughout. There is a small office to the side, store room and separate W/C towards the rear of the shop. At the back of the building there is a staff car park with parking for 5 vehicles.

The £55,000 sale was completed in October 2014 to Heathrow Fuels Ltd. Gemma Moss of Knightsbridge Business Sales who lead the negotiations commented, “I would like to extend my congratulations to the new owners and wish them every success for the future.”

Precision engineering business sold by Knightsbridge

Manuel Engineering Limited is a Precision and General light Engineering specialists based in Taunton, Somerset. The business was established in 1981 and has been in the hands of the present owners since 2002. The business specialises in small volume and bespoke engineering works, producing prototypes, spare parts and machine tools from customers’ drawings or original components. The business, which is unique in the centre of Taunton, has an excellent reputation among its clients and 100% of turnover is by way of repeat custom.

The business occupies a well presented single storey work shop and offices located on a small trading estate in the centre of Taunton.

The business was sold in October 2014 for £55,000 to Private buyer Mr Cary Knapton of Longclose Ventures Ltd.

Convenience store in County Durham sold to new owners

Located in County Durham, Wendy’s is a convenience store at the heart of the village of New Brancepath and is in a prime location in the middle of a large residential area. The business was established over 17 years ago and achieves an average weekly turnover of £18,000 and is set to increase further with the pending introduction of a Lotto terminal.

Revenue is generated from the sale of convenience goods and groceries, alcohol, tobacco products, confectionary and many other high margin sundry products. The business trades from an impressive ground floor lock up with a 300sq ft (approx) trading floor in addition to a spacious store room and WC. The shop floor is very well fitted complete with a valuable range of chillers and freezers.

Our client decided to pursue a sale in order to relocate and retire early. The purchaser, Mr Dhillon, has a number of similar businesses and is looking to add to his portfolio.

We would like to wish both parties all the best for the future.

Well established caterers successful sold by Knightsbridge

Eatpure Limited, known as “Eatlunch” is an extremely well established and highly respected contract catering operation which has been under our clients operation for 15 years., offering a range of quality lunchtime food services to organisations throughout the Hertfordshire region. Some of the services offered include: Pre-ordered buffets; Contracted pre-ordered packed lunch services; Trolley to desk services; and a Contracted business centre cafe/Bistro operation.

Monday through Friday lunchtime trade represents 100% of total revenue, allowing for huge potential for private events and weekend catering (Weddings, Christenings Garden Parties and BBQs etc). The business’ existing customer database consists of over 500 local businesses and corporate contacts buying in varying degrees throughout the year, namely for meetings, training sessions, client presentations and visitors.

“Eatlunch” was offered up to the market as our clients had plans to re-locate abroad. The business was purchased for £78k by Mr Brian Allen of BA Project Finance Ltd, based locally in Hertfordshire

Bath based newsagents sold to new owners

News for You, a long established local newsagent in Bath, Somerset, has been sold to a new owner for £58,000. Established over 20 years ago, News for You has been grown and improved by our clients over the last 2 years.  It serves the local community and local businesses as well as the passing trade, and is situated in an ideal location to increase the business even more.  The shop retails a range of Groceries, cigarettes, alcohol, Cards, Magazines, Newspapers, lottery and Pay Zone facilities.

Although the business is excellent and doing a roaring trade, there is still tremendous scope to develop the business further.

The business is located in the middle of a busy suburb of Bath, with a variety of shops and local businesses in the rank.  The road has plenty of free parking, and is on a main bus route in and out of the city centre.  It is located in a mainly residential area with many terraced period properties all in close proximity, but still within easy walking distance of Bath City centre.

The business was offered up to the market as our client had wished to retire. Gemma Moss of Knightsbridge negotiated the deal and would like to wish our client a happy retirement.

The Lunch Box, Leeds, successfully sold to new owners by Knightsbridge

The Lunch Box was established in 1989 and was offered up to the market due to our client’s wishes to retire. The business trades 6 days a week and offers quality fish and chips having developed a solid reputation in the immediate area. The business offers eat in and takeaway with 6 covers. The property also has substantial 3 bedroom owner’s accommodation set over the 1st and 2nd floors.

The business is situated in the heart of a large residential area in Gipton, Leeds and just a short distance away from the City centre with links to the M62 and M1 motorway. Much of the business source comes in the way of repeat custom and word of mouth as well as a steady stream of passing trade that comes from the large residential area that surrounds the business.

The Lunch Box was sold to private buyer Mr Akram for £97,000.
We wish both parties the best of luck for the future.