Pet Shop for Sale in Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire with Loyal Customers and Staff

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BUSINESS FOR SALESpecialist Pet & Exotic Animal Retail BusinessWelwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire37 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3PPA rare opportunity to acquire an established independent pet and exotic animal retail business in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. This is a going concern sale, offered with goodwill, fixtures and fittings, and stock at valuation. Staff transfer under TUPE, providing an experienced team from day one.The business has developed a loyal and established customer base over many years within the specialist pet and exotic animal sector.The incoming owner will benefit from an immediate income stream, trained staff, fully fitted premises, and an established supplier network covering live animals, feeds, accessories and specialist equipment.The Opportunity at a Glance• Established exotic and specialist pet retail business• Consistent trading history with loyal repeat customers• Experienced staff transferring under TUPE arrangements• Fully fitted and operational premises ready for immediate trading• Stock included at independently agreed trade valuation• All fixtures, fittings, display units, enclosures, equipment and signage included• Existing supplier relationships across live animals, feeds and accessories• Suitable for an experienced retailer, animal professional or sector-aware buyerPremises and Lease• Landlord: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council• Address: 37 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3PP• Lease currently held on a periodic basis, with a new lease to be agreed with the council upon completion• Annual rent available on request to serious applicants• Permitted use: retail pet and animal salesWhat Is Included in the Sale• Goodwill and trading history• Fixtures and fittings including shelving, enclosures, caging, lighting and specialist equipment• Stock at independently agreed trade valuation, including live animals valued at original trade cost• Staff transfer under TUPE with existing employment contracts• Supplier contacts and account relationships• Trading name excluded, with rebranding required by the buyerLicensingThe business holds a current five-star animal activity licence for the premises. The purchaser will be required to obtain a licence in their own name.Financial OverviewThe business has a stable trading history with consistent annual turnover. Three years of unaudited accounts are available to serious buyers following a signed confidentiality agreement. Accounts prepared by Wenn Townsend, Chartered Accountants, Oxford.Who This SuitsThis opportunity suits an experienced pet or animal sector operator, an existing retailer expanding into specialist animals, or an investor with appropriate management in place. Relevant sector experience is recommended.Asking Price£60,000Offers invited based on goodwill, fixtures, fittings and stock at valuation. Serious enquiries only.