- Exciting Traditional Sweetie Shop business opportunity with own brand
- Purchase of extremely popular sweetie shop business in prime locations of Aviemore and Inverness
- Profitable business with reassuring EBITDA levels projected to increase further
- High quality immaculate traditional fit outs in both locations with strong branding
- Opportunity to develop trade by extending operating hours and online sales
Location
This business benefits trading in arguably the 2 most popular tourist destinations in the Highlands:
Aviemore: the property has a tremendous location on the main street of Aviemore benefitting from the high level of tourist footfall throughout the year. The area surrounding Aviemore is renowned for its idyllic scenery, mystic lochs, vast glens and open spaces which combine to make the area highly popular with those seeking a variety of holiday options in the Scottish Highlands both in Summer and Winter months. The Cairngorm Mountain range makes Aviemore the Premier Mountain and Ski Resort in Scotland. Aviemore offers a full range of education, social and welfare facilities for residents. The town has a railway station and is on the main A9 arterial route from Inverness to Perth, which affords ease of access. Inverness to the North is the capital of the Highlands providing a full range of additional services including an airport.
Inverness: This property is based near the bustling centre of Inverness. Considered the “Capital of the Highlands”, Inverness is a vibrant city with a population in excess of 50,000 and a geographical shopping catchment area spanning 10,000 square miles, with a potential catchment population of around 200,000. Within the holiday season, the city attracts many thousands of visitors who come to experience the Highlands in all its glory. Inverness has extensive facilities for residents and visitors boasting three golf courses, a theatre (Eden Court), an excellent indoor swimming complex, two cinemas, ten pin bowling and ample opportunity to enjoy an evening’s entertainment at a range of venues. Inverness is a busy tourist destination with its population swelling greatly in the main tourist season.
Accommodation
Both impressive properties benefit from direct access from busy central main thoroughfares. Large double-fronted windows and prominent signage draws the eye of those passing by and emphasises the strong brand identity that the business has developed over time. The shops are immaculate and extremely well maintained within. Both benefit from well-designed retail areas, maximising the good space on offer. Full height shelving cover opposing walls in both shops and separate storage areas are available to the rear of each shop with a useful packaging area for Pick n Mix. These packaging areas could be used to support online sales etc should new owners wish. Adequate welfare facilities and W.C are available in both locations.
Terms
Both premises are let with 10 year leases. We understand that the Inverness premises lease expires in 2029 with a break in 2024 and the premises lease expires in 2033 with a break in 2028. We understand that both landlords would be open to extending terms should that be desired.