Woods News, Newsagency & Lotto, Est 30 years - Ayr
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(no street name provided), Ayr QLD 4807

$195,000 plus stock

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A prime opportunity to acquire Ayr's only newsagency! Established over 30 years and only three owners in this time!

Woods News & Lucky Casket is a very successful Ayr newsagency located at Shop 10, East Centre, Parker Street. The business is the only newsagency in Ayr and has been operating from this location for thirty years.

In addition to traditional newsagency lines including Golden Casket, the business also sells many other retail product lines such as tobacco, giftware, religious gifts, books, toys, puzzles andgames, jewellery and clothing.

Woods News trades 7 days a week and has the advantage of two lotto tills which enable a substantial annual turnover from from lottery. The business has a stable pattern of sales and turnover has increased over the last 7 years.

The premises are well positioned within the township of Ayr in a central location just a few metres from the main street. The shop is part of a busy complex with many other quality tenants including an electrical store, sporting goods and clothing shop, butcher, bakery, delicatessen, tobacconist and bottle shop. A long term lease will be available to the buyer.

Wood News has excellent staff, including several long-serving employees who have considerable knowledge of the industry. The current operating hours are:

* Monday to Friday: 6.30am - 5.30pm
* Saturday & Sunday: 6.30am - 12.30pm

Why You Should Buy Woods News:

* Very well-established for thirty years
* Ayr's only newsagency so no competition
* Excellent location in a busy shopping complex
* Surrounded by other quality businesses which drive traffic to the business
* Excellent, long-serving employees with great industry knowledge
* Two lotto tills enabling substantial annual Golden Casket turnover
* Stable pattern of sales and turnover has increased over the last 7 years
* Many additional retail product lines to boost sales
* Ample customer parking
* Perfect business for a couple or family
* Genuine reason for sale - owners are retiring

Woods News & Lucky Casket is being sold for $195,000 plus stock at valuation (estimated at $100,000 - $150,000) (neg).

To receive a Sale Proposal, please complete our online Confidentiality Agreement form at www.beyond2000.com.au/confidentiality-agreement.

Business Broker:
Susan Butler 0419 905 463
www.beyond2000.com.au

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