Business
Please quote reference B07565

CoGoGo are delighted to welcome to the market The Aquarium West Wickham, highly rated aquatic and reptile shop in West Wickham, Kent. 

This well established business opportunity was started our client in 2008, building up an excellent reputation and loyal customer base. As seen by the online ratings and reviews, the business is extremely popular. 

The Aquarium West Wickham has now come to the open market due to our clients desire to pursue other business interests. 

The Aquarium West Wickham are a reptile and aquatic specialists, selling a wide range of fish and reptiles. They also have a large choice of food and accessories and have an excellent choice of aquariums, vivariums and garden pond supplies. The trade is currently in store sales only, with the potential to add online sales. The business is well known within the area, with over 10,000 customers on their database.

Key selling points –

• 3 star rating pet shop license
• Excellent online reviews – 4.5/5 on Google & 4.9 on Facebook
• Lots of potential for online sales growth
• Over 15 years trading history
• Over 10,000 customers on the database
• Excellent location

Scope for further growth –

• Extend current range
• Increase the online ordering side of the business
• New online advertising
• Increase social media advertising
• Open Sundays

Location
The Aquarium West Wickham is located on Station Road, an excellent location in the centre in the main shopping area in West Wickham, Kent.

The business has eye catching signage, receiving high levels of footfall and passing trade. 

The store is placed between Sainsburys and Boots, with a well used bus stop directly outside. A car park within a couple of minutes walk, and a staff parking space to the rear of the shop, which is an area not used by the general public. 

Premises
Ground floor –

• Retail area
• Kitchen/staff room including 6 x 2.5’ quarantine tanks
• Seperate toilet
• Small storage area

Tenure
We are advised that the business is being sold on a Leasehold basis, the lease is due to exprire in March 2025. The rent is £18,500 per annum. 

Hours
The current trading hours –

Monday to Tuesday & Thursday to Friday – 9:30am – 4:00pm

Wednesday – 9:30am – 1:00pm

Saturday – 9:30am – 4:00pm

Sunday – Closed

Staff
We are advised that the business is run and managed by our clients. 

Financial Profile
We are advised as per the 2022 accounts, the business generated a turnover in the region of £90,000. Further financials can be made available upon request.