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Retail, Stanningley, West Yorkshire

£199,950

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Ernest Wilson & Co Limited, EW Leeds
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Key features

  • Very well established business
  • Highly profitable (£96,000 net profit)
  • Run mainly by staff
  • Owner retiring after eight years

Description

WEDDING AND PROM DRESS SHOP in Leeds for Sale.

A rare opportunity to acquire this well established and highly regarded bridal and promwear retail business located in Leeds only being sold due to the present owners well earned retirement after operating this business for over eight years (established over 25 years in total). Operating successfully under two complementary brands, the business benefits from multiple income streams, strong brand recognition, and a loyal client base across West Yorkshire and beyond.

The business is offered for sale on a leasehold basis and represents an excellent turnkey opportunity for an owner operator, expanding retailer, or investor. The business is operated mainly by staff with a full time manager plus additional staff who are trained and experienced with specialist knowledge in bridal and prom fitting and customer service. Staffing details will be provided to genuinely interested parties.

LOCATION - The business occupies attractive double fronted retail premises in a prime and accessible location drawing customers from Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, and surrounding areas. The location is well suited to destination retail, with convenient transport links and nearby amenities. Benefitting from easy roadside parking and staff car park to rear for three cars.

THE BUSINESS – Specialising in bridal gowns and wedding accessories, offering a personalised, appointment led experience renowned for customer care and expert fitting. A prom wear retail side complements the bridal side of the business by focusing on prom, evening, and occasion wear, significantly broadening the customer demographic and extending seasonal trading opportunities. Together, the dual brand concept provides year round trading rather than seasonal reliance, multiple revenue streams from bridal and promwear, strong referrals and repeat business and an established reputation for quality and service.

PREMISES - The business trades from well presented premises arranged to create a premium, welcoming environment, typically comprising ground floor bridal with entrance leading to good sized retail area displaying many dresses from some well known brands. The main sales area is sumptuous and comprises large double level showroom with three individual dressing areas with consultation / seating area, office area with kitchen off. First floor prom showroom with two private fitting / dressing rooms with and further office area. Externally two storage units and staff car park for three cars. The premises are fully fitted for immediate continuation of trade with no requirement for capital expenditure.

FINANCIALS - The business has an annual turnover of £550,800 including VAT and on accounts to October 2025 shows a profit for the owner of £96,382 – a full time working owner could greatly increase this by reducing the staff wages.

About Ernest Wilson & Co Limited, EW Leeds

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