Fully describe the business's activities?
2 x upmarket and trendy barber and grooming services in great locations.
Both barber shops are manager run, with the owner providing minimal oversight.
How long has the business been established?
1. Barber established 2019
2. Barber established 2024
How long has the owner had the business?
Since inception.
How does the business operate on a daily basis?
Tues - Fri 9am - 6pm
Sat 8am - 4pm
Sun 9am - 3pm
How are the clients attracted to the business?
Located in a busy strip mall.
Website
Word of Mouth
What Advertising/Marketing is carried out?
Website
Facebook and active social media presence.
Does the business have any contract work?
No
What competition exists?
Barber's in and around the area.
What are the seasonal trends?
Trades well throughout the year with uptick in the summer months and before school terms.
Is the business VAT Registered?
No.
What Balance Sheet and Income Statements are available?
Yes.
What percentage of the business is cash/credit?
70% credit card
30% cash
How could the profitability of the business be improved?
Increased marketing and active owner involvement.
Is Seller finance available and for what amount?
No seller finance available.
What is the total staff complement?
5 staff
Give a breakdown of staff/ functions/ length of service?
5 x barbers.
Open and close the store on a daily basis.
Are they on contract?
Yes.
Do any have management potential?
Yes, currently running the store without owner involvement.
How involved is the Owner in running the business?
Not involved at all.
When does the current lease end?
2026
Is there an option of renewal & what period?
Yes. 3 - 5 years renewal option
What is the annual escalation %?
8%
What are the trading hours?
Tues - Fri 9am - 6pm
Sat 8am - 4pm
Sun 9am - 3pm
What is the square meters of the business?
Approx. 50sqm
Is a copy of the lease available?
Yes
Do you require a licence?
No.
What lease deposit and/or other surety is required?
2 months
What are the main assets of the business?
Full asset list available to qualified buyer.
Are any items not included in the sale?
No.
What is their overall condition?
Good working condition.
Do any require repairing?
No.
How have they been valued ?
Replacement value.
Are they presently insured?
All assets comprehensively insured.
Strengths?
Great offering, trendy upmarket look and feel.
Well trained barbers.
Weaknesses?
Needs more owner involvement.
Opportunities?
Get involved in the local community.
Replicate similar offering in another location.
Threats?
None perceived.
What is the reason for the sale?
Owner has other business interests.
Why is this a good business?
Newly setup trendy barber shops that are manager run.
What is the price plus stock and the profit?
R1100 000-00 lock, stock and barrel.
Opportunity to own 2 barber shops in great locations.
Both stores are showing good growth with a growing clientele base.
Annual Turnover Amount between R 500 thousand and R 6 million