Please quote reference B07312CoGoGo are delighted to welcome to the market Wholefoods, a highly rated Health Food Shop in Bedford. Wholefoods was first established in 1983, with our client taking over in 2021. The business has built up an excellent reputation and very loyal client base. As seen by the online ratings and reviews, the business is extremely popular within the local area.The business has now come to the open market due to our clients desire to pursue other business interests.Bedford Wholefoods has been supplying the community with locally produced whole foods, health supplements and natural remedies for over 40 years. They aim to help customers improve their health through a medicine free, balanced lifestyle - using supplements and natural remedies to allow the body to heal and grow. The company prides itself on selling its products with the knowledge of them, which brings customers back time and time again.Key selling points - - Great location
- Excellent reviews
- Ideal family run business
- Newly refitted with new carpet
Scope to improve -- Increase advertising/marketing
Wholefoods is located on Thurlow Street, in the heart of Bedford and and has eye catching signage, receiving high levels of footfall and passing trade.
It is located in a prime position opposite the main, busy bus station in the main shopping centre.
There is car parking within walking distance of the business.
The main shop is entered from the front and has a small area outside for displaysThe shop has 2 main aisles and a service counter to the front. The service counter has 2 EPOS tills, card machine and an ice cream freezer.There are 2 display fridges on entering the shop and a further display fridge to the rear.The aisles are filled with whole foods including -- Toiletries
- Spices
- Honey
- Vitamins and minerals
- Healthy snacks
- Drinks and much more.
- There is a also set of weighing scales.
Off the main shop is the office, store room and stairs to the first and second floors.Office includes desk, computer system and CCTV monitor.The store room has numerous shelving and racking and a secure door to the outside store area for bins and packaging, from here is a secure gate to the rear service yard for deliveries.From the first-floor landing are the stairs to the second floor and a door to the staff kitchen.Kitchen is fitted with units, sink, fridge etc and has a door to a lobby with storage and doors to the staff room and packing room.The staff room has soft seating and a window to the frontThe packing room has shelving for produce, scales etc. This room is used to pack and label the merchandise; however, this area could be utilised as the main room for mail order.On the second floor is an emergency exit, separate toilets and a large room to the front of the building with views across the bus station. This area could be utilised as a consultancy room.
