turner butler are delighted to be appointed as sole selling agents for this exciting business opportunity which has never been brought to the market for sale before. This business opportunity will appeal to a wide and diverse range of entrepreneurs and investors, due to its involvement in the ever growing sports sector, its natural shielding from the economic downturn, its ease of operation and its low overhead factor. The current operators have been running this facility since 2005, under the daily management of one staff member, although increased usage patterns, particularly in the evenings, would dictate the necessity for more staffing. The site is also prepared and ideal for covering in of the pitches, which would allow for much longer and protected playing periods and the attendant extra revenue. The business currently shows a steady 8% growth per annum. This business has 8 x 30 metres x 22 metres outdoor 5 a side football pitches which it rents out on an hourly basis to the local extended community. The business shares its facility with a large sports complex, featuring all the various facilities associated with a large modern community sports complex i.e. Sports hall for badminton, basketball, gymnastics etc. A 60 metre running track, a fully equipped athletics stadium and two gyms – plus changing facilities, a café and a securitized car park. The playing surfaces of the eight pitches are of the “grasshopper” by charles lawrence type, which consist of a silica sand/ fibre mix, laid on to a shock pad. The selection of this playing medium has led to extended playing life and an ease of maintenance. The pitches are also floodlit for usage in low natural light conditions. Equipment: all equipment and tools used in the daily smooth running of the facility are expected to be included in a successful sales package. Customer service: the current manager of the facility has built up a very good rapport and a close working relationship with the local community, which is leading to ever increasing levels of demand. This demand could be augmented greatly with an increase in human resource and marketing. Key strengths: the key strengths of this business must surely be its ease of management, low overheads and solid profitability, which have built the solid business platform now available to a new owner. Growth and expansion: growth and expansion possibilities abound here, and include, • ability to cover in the pitches – thus extending the times available for playing and the extra revenue from increased charges and further hours. • bringing in a league structure for the large level of non- league teams in the area to compete in. • increased association with other government bodies for usage. • increased association with the two resident professional league clubs. Key opportunities: the key opportunities here include, • very low overhead factor – rental includes rates, electricity, security cctv and advertising. • currently operating at 80 hours per week with 400 hours maximum potential • the covering in of the pitches producing more usage, more revenue and more profitability.
