Business
Please quote reference B07312

CoGoGo are delighted to welcome to the market Wholefoods, a highly rated Health Food Shop in Bedford. 

Wholefoods was first established in 1983, with our client taking over in 2021. The business has built up an excellent reputation and very loyal client base. As seen by the online ratings and reviews, the business is extremely popular within the local area.

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

Bedford Wholefoods has been supplying the community with locally produced whole foods, health supplements and natural remedies for over 40 years. They aim to help customers improve their health through a medicine free, balanced lifestyle – using supplements and natural remedies to allow the body to heal and grow. The company prides itself on selling its products with the knowledge of them, which brings customers back time and time again.

Key selling points – 

• Great location
• Excellent reviews
• Ideal family run business
• Newly refitted with new carpet  

Scope to improve –

• Increase advertising/marketing

Location
Wholefoods is located on Thurlow Street, in the heart of Bedford and and has eye catching signage, receiving high levels of footfall and passing trade.

It is located in a prime position opposite the main, busy bus station in the main shopping centre. 

There is car parking within walking distance of the business. 

Premises
The main shop is entered from the front and has a small area outside for displays

The shop has 2 main aisles and a service counter to the front. The service counter has 2 EPOS tills, card machine and an ice cream freezer.

There are 2 display fridges on entering the shop and a further display fridge to the rear.

The aisles are filled with whole foods including –

• Toiletries
• Spices
• Honey
• Vitamins and minerals
• Healthy snacks
• Drinks and much more.
• There is a also set of weighing scales.

Off the main shop is the office, store room and stairs to the first and second floors.

Office includes desk, computer system and CCTV monitor.

The store room has numerous shelving and racking and a secure door to the outside store area for bins and packaging, from here is a secure gate to the rear service yard for deliveries.

From the first-floor landing are the stairs to the second floor and a door to the staff kitchen.

Kitchen is fitted with units, sink, fridge etc and has a door to a lobby with storage and doors to the staff room and packing room.

The staff room has soft seating and a window to the front

The packing room has shelving for produce, scales etc. This room is used to pack and label the merchandise; however, this area could be utilised as the main room for mail order.

On the second floor is an emergency exit, separate toilets and a large room to the front of the building with views across the bus station. This area could be utilised as a consultancy room.

Tenure
We are advised that the business is being sold on a Leasehold basis, currently on a 25 year lease. The rent is £18,500 per annum. 

Hours
The current trading hours are –

Monday – 9:00 – 5:00
Tuesday – 9:00 – 5:00
Wednesday – 9:00 – 5:00
Thursday – 9:00 – 5:00
Friday – 9:00 – 5:00
Saturday – 9:00am – 5:00
Sunday – Closed

Staff
We are advised that the business has 2 full time and 1 part time members of staff. 

Financial Profile
We are advised that the business generated a turnover in the region of £200,000. Further financial information can be made available upon request.