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November 2024 Newsletter

by | Nov 21, 2024

A very rare opportunity has just come up!

A very rare opportunity has just come up at the Countrywide Signs franchise in the form of an established territory up for sale. This doesn’t happen very often. Most Countrywide Signs owners tend to stay with the franchise for a long time. Sometimes as long as 15 to 20 years. They know when they’re onto a good thing!

However, of course, there comes a time when an owner decides to retire or move on, which is exactly what is happening at one of the franchises best performing, and longest established, franchises in the North West of England.

As a result, the business is now up for sale after nearly 20 years of trading. A wonderful chance for the current owners to enjoy the rewards of all their hard work, but also an exceptional opportunity for you to acquire a first-class business with an established customer base in a great location.

Of course, buying an existing business means a bigger investment than starting a new one afresh, but it also comes with huge advantages, not least hitting the ground running with an already established customer base and income.

Here’s what’s on offer:

  • A multi-van operation with nearly 20 years of successful trading history
  • Annual turnover in excess of £235k, with net profits around £70k per annum
  • Receive all the same training and support as a new franchisee, but with a head start only an already developed business can offer you

The owners are planning to retire sometime in 2025, and will be inviting offers overs £150k. Quite the bargain considering everything that is on offer!

Don’t miss out!

So, whether you live in the North West and are looking for an opportunity that gives you a springboard to success, or are thinking of moving to the area and want to guarantee yourself an immediate income, this could be exactly the chance you’ve been waiting for.

Also, if you know anyone living in the area who is looking to jump straight in with a new business which is already up and running, please do pass on this message.

This is such a good deal that we’re expecting a very strong response, so I strongly recommend you get in touch to register your interest soon. Just click the button at the bottom of this email to schedule a call and I can take you through it in more detail.

Also in the news… Countrywide Signs grows their head office team

With sales up right across the network, major national contracts expanding, and a number of new franchisees joining, Countrywide Signs are expanding their head office team to make sure they can continue to provide the same level of excellent support they have become known for.

With the introduction of a new National Marketing & Social Media Manager and Franchise Support & Development Manager, the future is looking very bright indeed for the Countrywide Signs franchise in 2025 and beyond!

Is it time you were a part of it?

If you would like to talk about anything discussed above – the resale opportunity, or how the Countrywide Signs franchise supports you as a business owner – or just want to ask some questions about how it might work for you, please remember: I am here to help!

Schedule a call with me to find out more.

Northampton Franchise Resale

An established Countrywide Signs territory covering all NN postcodes, with a customer base centred around Northampton.

Price including franchise fee: £49,995
Reported turnover: £48,000
Reported territory size: 287,000 properties
Current Operation: One van

About the business

The current franchisee has serviced the territory for over five years. Based outside the area, they travel into Northampton to manage the business. Currently operating with a single van, the territory offers a new owner the opportunity to explore further development across the area.

Reason for sale and handover

The owner is selling to concentrate on developing their adjacent territory. They will remain within the Countrywide Signs network nearby and will be available to offer guidance and assistance to the purchaser.

Take the Next Step

Get in touch to discuss the business, confirm the territory boundaries and explore the next steps.

Oxford Franchise Resale

An opportunity to take on an existing, company-owned Countrywide Signs territory covering Oxford and all OX postcodes.

Price including franchise fee: £39,995
Reported turnover: £24,000
Reported territory size: 367,000 properties
Estimated growth potential: Four to five vans

About the business

The Oxford territory supplies, installs and manages estate agent signage and has been serviced by Countrywide Signs for over 12 years. With an existing customer base, the territory provides a foundation for a new franchise owner to develop the business across the area.

The opportunity

Currently company-owned, this established territory is now being offered to a new franchise owner.

Take the Next Step

Get in touch to discuss the business, confirm the territory boundaries and explore the next steps.

Harlow Franchise Resale

An established Countrywide Signs business serving West Essex and South Cambridgeshire, with an existing customer base and support during the handover.

Price including franchise fee: £27,995
Reported turnover: £12,500
Reported territory size: 151,000 properties
Estimated growth potential: Two vans

About the territory

Based in Harlow, the territory includes Epping, Bishop’s Stortford, Great Dunmow, Sawbridgeworth, Saffron Walden and Haverhill. The current owner has operated the territory for over 10 years. The resale offers a new franchisee an existing estate agent signage business to develop across the area.

Reason for sale and handover

The owner is selling to focus on expanding another part of their existing business. They will work closely with the purchaser during the handover to help maintain customer relationships and support the transition to new ownership.

Take the Next Step

Get in touch to discuss the business, confirm the territory boundaries and explore the next steps.

Coventry Franchise Resale

Take on an established Countrywide Signs territory operated by the same franchisee for 22 years.

Price including franchise fee: £52,995
Reported turnover: £52,000
Reported territory size: 283,000 properties
Estimated growth potential: Four vans

About the territory

The territory covers Coventry and the surrounding towns of Coleshill, Nuneaton, Lutterworth, Daventry and Royal Leamington Spa. The current franchisee has spent 22 years supplying, installing and managing estate agent signage across the area, giving a new owner an established operation to build on.

Reason for sale

The owner is considering retirement and is open to selling the whole territory or part of it. A partial sale would allow them to reduce their workload, while a full sale would enable them to retire completely.

Take the Next Step

Get in touch to discuss the business, confirm the territory boundaries and explore the next steps.

North Devon Franchise Resale

An opportunity to acquire an established Countrywide Signs territory supplying, installing and managing estate agent signage.

Price including franchise fee: £30,995
Reported turnover: £14,500
Reported territory size: Over 255,000 properties
Estimated growth potential: Two to three vans

About the business

The territory is being offered by a franchisee based in southern Cornwall, who has developed a multi-van business there over the past 10 years. This resale gives a new owner the opportunity to take on the Devon part of that operation and develop its estate agency customer base.

Reason for sale and handover

The current franchisee is selling to consolidate their Cornwall territory. They will be available to assist the new owner during the early stages and are keen to build a longer-term working partnership across the area.

Take the Next Step

Get in touch to discuss the business, confirm the territory boundaries and explore the next steps.

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