Key Features
Established traditional sweet shop
Prime Aviemore location in leased premises
Profitable business with huge growth potential
High-quality, immaculate fit-out with strong, recognisable branding
Excellent business benefitting from 4.6 Google rating
Opportunity to develop trade by extending operating hours and online sales
Benefits from year-round trade
Highlight
Established traditional sweet shop in a prime Aviemore location. Profitable business with strong branding, high-quality fit-out, and excellent 4.6 Google rating. Offers significant growth potential through extended hours and online sales, with consistent year-round trade.
Description
Youngs Auld Sweetie Shop offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable and well-established business in the Highlands. Located in the popular town of Aviemore, the shop benefits from strong year-round tourist footfall along with a loyal and supportive local customer base.
The premises are presented to a high standard and are thoughtfully arranged to showcase the wide range of quality products available. The business is already trading successfully and offers clear scope for new owners to further increase turnover and profitability.
Trade
The business enjoys strong year-round trade, benefiting from Aviemore’s reputation as a popular all-season tourist destination and the consistent visitor numbers this brings.
The Aviemore shop has traded successfully since 2013 and is currently operated on a day-to-day basis by an experienced manager and dedicated team. Opening hours are Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Branding is consistent and centred around a wide selection of high-quality sweets, complemented by excellent customer service. The product range includes popular favourites such as Pick ‘n’ Mix, handmade fudge and chocolates, traditional chocolate bars, and a large assortment of classic bagged sweets.
The shop also offers products from Scotland and around the world, including imported liquorice and traditional soft drinks.
Location
Aviemore is one of the most prominent tourist centres in the Scottish Highlands, making it an attractive location for retail and hospitality businesses. Situated within Cairngorms National Park, the town benefits from strong year-round visitor numbers drawn by outdoor recreation and the surrounding natural scenery.
Tourism is a key driver of the local economy, with winter sports at nearby Cairngorm Mountain complemented by walking, cycling, and outdoor pursuits during the warmer months. This creates consistent footfall for businesses throughout the year.
Aviemore also benefits from excellent transport links, sitting on the main A9 between Inverness and Perth, and having its own railway station. These factors combine to make the town a highly desirable trading location for commercial enterprises.
Accommodation
The Property
This well-established business operates from a ground floor retail unit within a modern terrace of shops, featuring a large double display window and fully glazed double doors for excellent frontage and natural light.
Positioned alongside complementary businesses, it benefits from consistent footfall.
The unit extends to approximately 45 m² sales floor and an 11 m² service area. It includes a spacious sales area, stock room, kitchen, WC, storage with shelving and racking, and staff welfare facilities.
The business boasts recognisable branding and a strong local reputation, built on loyal repeat custom. With a high-quality, immaculate fit-out, it offers a profitable trading opportunity with potential for growth and development.
Terms
Reason For Sale
The vendors have owned the Auld Sweetie Shop business since 2013 and it is their desire to retire that brings this excellent business to the market.
Rates / Council Tax
The property has a business rateable value of £17,250 reference number 07/04/169483/2 (April 2023) and could benefit from some discount under the Small Business Bonus Scheme for eligible businesses.
Finance and Legal Services
ASG Commercial Ltd is in touch with a variety of different lenders who can provide specialist finance. We will be delighted to discuss your financing requirements with you and make an appropriate introduction where appropriate. We also have many contacts in the legal profession who can assist in all legal matters arising.
Specification
The unit benefits from mains electricity, water and drainage.