Business for Sale - Honiton
Business for Sale - Honiton
There is an opportunity to purchase a franchise business operating under the OSCAR Pet Foods banner. This job like more and more job roles these days is home based, OSCAR provides a pet care service that covers a wide range of benefits to pet owners, from British-made nutritious pet food, a comprehensive range of accessories and healthcare products to advice in nutrition and behaviour.
Buying into a successful OSCAR franchise is an opportunity not to be missed, especially if you have your sights set on self-employment in the pet industry. Looking towards retirement, the current franchise owners have decided to place the business on the market which has been established since 1998!
OSCAR, as a well-established franchisor, takes special care of its franchisees and so much support ensures that you will gain a wealth of knowledge in learning how to run and sustain a valuable business. If you are based in or around the South East Devon, West Dorset and South Somerset area this business is looking for a new owner for its existing customers, who are appreciative of the convenient and reliable service.
Established in the 1990s and with over 100 franchisees throughout the UK, OSCAR is very experienced in training and supporting its franchisees.
· Exclusive territory & well established loyal customer base.
Provided by OSCAR:
· Innovative and user friendly training delivered by experienced mentors.
· Unique to OSCAR – A formal nutritional qualification.
· Full colour livery.
· Professionally branded corporate marquee.
· Corporate clothing and equipment.
· Vast array of branded marketing materials.
· Access to online marketing tools.
· Access to online PR system.
· Franchise manual for easy reference at your fingertips.
· Internet discussion forum enabling you to network online.
· Bespoke customer relationship system.
· Fully functional bespoke accounts system.
· Internet discussion forum.
· E-commerce to send customer enquiries direct to your business.
OSCAR for your customer:
· A reliable, convenient free home delivery service. Easy payment system - making shopping easy.
· A variety of tasty, highly nutritious pet foods and a comprehensive range of accessories.
· 100% honest label policy - customers have the reassurance of a quality product.
· The best possible ingredients and vitamins to maintain good health and wellbeing.
· A FREE helpline to experts in nutrition behaviour and back-up veterinary advice.
Further Potential
There is vast potential to further expand the already solid and very profitable business through the existing postcode sectors. Extensive new housing developments across all sectors provides even more potential business. New customer leads are obtained primarily from customer referrals while other leads are generated by attendance at shows/fayres/leafleting. For the trading year April 2019 to March 2020 over 50% of new customers came from referrals. During the coronavirus pandemic the business has continued to thrive and grow.
Asking Price £187,750 (VAT is not applicable on a going concern)
Current Turnover £143,824 (Plus VAT)
OSCAR continues to reinforce franchisee development with exciting incentives and avenues of opportunity.
OSCAR is giving away £2,000's worth of marketing via local and social media platforms. The opportunities are endless, but to kickstart your new business with a combination of outlets will be a great opening for your launch date.
To be at the forefront of your local business, you will be looking to provide a committed service direct to the front doors of your community. Reliability with the personal touch creates a bond between you and your customer, ensuring you can offer a valued contribution to your neighbourhood.
OSCAR is offering you:
• A personal website promoting your business in your locality
• Social media – Facebook locations to provide fun and interactive content to customers
• Online listings – creating local listings to promote your business to the community
• Google my Business – making it easier for pet owners to find you and your business.
As market leaders in pet food home delivery OSCAR has full membership of the British Franchise Association and the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association.
If you would like to find out more about this exciting resale opportunity please express your interest and complete your details on the OSCAR page and they will be in touch!