Card Connection - Resales

Location: Basingstoke/Reading/Windsor

Investment: £84,900 approx

Date Established: 1992

Details: This is an opportunity to combine two gold areas into one large platinum territory, giving the right person the chance to develop the business which encompasses 8 large towns in an affluent part of the Home Counties. The territory currently has 250 outlets and there is potential for further growth. Platinum areas offer the opportunity to manage and develop your business through a small team rather than using all your time working in the business which is usually the case with smaller franchises.

Location: Brighton/Eastbourne

Investment: £77,500 approx

Date Established: 1994

Details: This territory stretches from Pevensey to Portslade on the south coast and up to Burgess Hill and Crowborough – an affluent area. Turnover and margin has been developed significantly by the current franchisee on Everyday and Seasonal sales. Outlying villages have also been developed over the past year and now includes 165 outlets with further potential.

Location: Cork / Kerry

Investment: €149,000 approx

Date Established: 1999

Details: A sizeable territory incorporating the counties of Cork and Kerry. Currently trading in 164 outlets there is considerable potential to be developed.

Location: Dublin

Investment: €368,800 approx.

Date Established: 2000

Details: A rare opportunity to purchase the large and prestigious territory that comprises Dublin, Kildare, Louth and Meath. This area currently trades with 300 outlets yet still has significant room for growth. It currently consists of six staff with warehousing and transport. Any potential buyer would need to put in a large commitment of time and resource.

Location: Enfield / Hertford

Investment: £76,500 approx

Date Established: 1993

Details: This area has a balanced mix of both urban and rural stores. There is good potential for growth of the business as the present franchisee has decided to retire. This territory also offers the opportunity to increase in size by purchasing a neighbouring territory thereby changing its status from Gold to Platinum due to the increased sales volume.

Location: Harrow

Investment: £44,700 approx.

Date Established: 1994

Details: This territory covers the borders of NW London up to Watford taking in areas such as Pinner, Wembley, Northolt and Kenton as well as Harrow and Watford. The area currently has 173 outlets but new business will be needed to develop sales and profitability. There are large urban areas with potential but investment of time and resource will be needed and a team of at least two would be ideal for this.

Location: Kings Lynn / Bury St Edmunds

Investment: £40,600 approx

Date Established: 2004

Details: This is a pleasant rural area spanning parts of three counties – Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Norfolk. The westerly border runs from Ely to Kings Lynn, whilst the eastern extreme takes in Thetford and Swafham. The present franchisee has developed excellent customer relationships and runs the business meticulously. Sale is due to pending retirement.

Location: Kingston / Sutton

Investment: £63,200 approx.

Date Established: 1992

Details: This territory offers a mix of both rural and built up areas. The balance of this can be found in the bigger towns giving good volume sales. The comprehensive road infrastructure offers multiple ways of getting to the outlets should traffic become an issue during the day. The area offers great opportunities to the right person.

Location: Limerick/Tipperary/Waterford/Clare

Investment: €169,700 approx.

Date Established: 1999

Details: This area comprises the counties of Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford and Clare with approximately 150 outlets. There is considerable potential for growth and the next franchisee for this area would need to be proactive and looking to take the next step forward with this territory. It currently consists of 1 full time and 2 part time members of staff with small warehousing and transport.

Location: Luton / St Albans / Milton Keynes

Investment: £67,400 approx

Date Established: 1992

Details: This area has merged two well established territories and would be ideal for an enthusiastic professional with business experience and an eye for a bargain as the joint area offers masses of opportunities. Including the busy towns of St Albans, Stevenage, Milton Keynes and Wellingborough, there is significant potential for growth in addition to over 260 outlets currently trading.

Location: North Wales

Investment: £63,500 approx

Date Established: 1997

Business Hours: Monday to Friday

Details: A unique opportunity to purchase a well established territory, only available due to pending retirement. The area covers North Wales and stretches down to Aberystwyth, currently trading in 130 outlets which are evenly split between national accounts and independent retailers. There is still plenty of potential for growth as the diversity of the territory means a number of towns have yet to be developed to their full potential. Would suit a team of two people who are pro-active self starters and have the ability to open additional outlets.

Location: Northampton

Investment: £40,500 approx.

Date Established: 1993

Details: A geographically engaging territory set in the heart of England. This area combines the thriving townships of Northampton and Kettering with picturesque rural communities resulting in a charming and rewarding business. Overseen both thoughtfully and diligently by an experienced franchisee, this territory is an ideal opportunity for a budding entrepreneur and offers a genuine foundation for further success.

Location: Peterborough / Cambridge

Investment: £50,800 approx

Date Established: 1993

Details: A substantial territory that perfectly combines the pleasures of traditional rural commerce with the bustle of major conurbations. Centred around the city of Cambridge, a thriving metropolis of historical importance whilst to the north, Peterborough is another economically rewarding town. Laced with charming villages and hamlets the territory is also brilliantly served by major motoring arteries and offers a highly and rewarding business opportunity for the motivated self starter.