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                DOG & CAT BOARDING & GROOMING & 2

                                        Includes exceptional 2,190 Sq. Ft. Home on 2.5  

                       acres (See details below)

                       The owner's son's adjacent home and property

                       2,341 Sq. Ft. on 2.5 acres is also available for

                       sale (See details below)

                       Both properties are zoned AG (Agricultural)

                       2nd Home backs up to National Preserve with an Easement to        

                        Preserve. Could also raise/board horses - ideal situation for riding

                        in Preserve and enough land to do that.

Segment:   Grooming and Boarding Business      

                                      This is a GREAT BUSINESS (ONE OF KIND) - Original Owner and Fantastic Client Base

Geography:            45 Minutes North of Tampa Bay - Brooksville area

                                        This business is only 45 minutes from the Tampa Airport via the Veterans

                                Expressway. Live in the beautiful & affordable country or have an easy commute from

                                Tampa.  Right next to National Perserve with easement into Perserve. 

Photographs:        Aerial Photos are available through the Broker.  These are a must see for the serious buyer. 

Reason for Sale:  The owner has worked in this Industry for 40 years, 17 years as the owner of this business.  Owner is retiring with family to Utah.

BUSINESS - KENNEL/GROOMING BUSINESS DESCRIPTION:

This is ONE OF A KIND OPPORTUNITY! LOVE DOGS/ANIMALS?  LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO PUT THAT LOVE TO WORK AND EARN GREAT INCOME?   EXCELLENT ESTABLISHED KENNEL WITH BOARDING AND GROOMING.  IN FACT THIS OWNER ALREADY HAS BOOKINGS FOR DECEMBER.  ESTABLISHED CLIENT BASE AND EXCELLENT REPUTATION ALREADY ESTABLISHED. THIS FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT, WHICH HAS BEEN CUSTOMER SERVICE DRIVEN ALL THESE MANY YEARS, HAS NO BAD DEBT.  CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS BEEN THE KEY. 

THIS BUSINESS SEEMS TO BE GROWING, EVEN IN THE CURRENT ECONOMIC CLIMATE!  AMAZINGLY, IT DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED - IN FACT BUSINESS HAS INCREASED!  This business is priced right and with it's great location, is set to continue growing!  We believe this would be a great mom and pop business for retirement or as an alternative to a lost job.  This is a great place to relocate with wonderful climate all year long, affordable housing, great schools, sports, shopping, great churches and a diverse population.  Did we mention the Gulf of Mexico is only a few miles away?  Fishing/Boating anyone?  Own your own business, set your own hours and work for yourself!

Property is ideal for this type of business and acreage is perfect for expansion if desired.

The Kennel consists of 2,050 Sq. Ft. of Interior Space with complete electrical and water systems, as well as 10 ceiling fans.  This space is utilized as an office, grooming area, and 22 individual Kennels with a water supply and access to the exterior, as well as several smaller kennels attached to either side of this interior kennel area.  One exterior kennel is 1,088 Sq. Ft. and the other is 707 Sq. Ft.  Building is cinder block construction on a concrete slab.  Very clean and well maintained.  Recent renovations include $1,300 driveway, $4,500 Carport and new roof 2 years ago at a cost of $28,000. 

Revenue/Sales:   2009  -  $119,243.11

                               2010 (YTD 6/15/10) - is tracking at 1% above same period of 2009.

                               Projected 2010 Revenue is $120,050

                              NOTE:   In this recessionary economy, this is a REAL FIND.

                                            A Business which is holding it's own!

Owner Benefit:   2009 - $105,082

                              2010 - $107,000 Projected

                              Monthly P & L Statements and bank deposits and 3 years of Federal Income Tax

                              Returns are provided by the Seller to substantiate the sales and owner benefits.  This

                              information is available to the prospective buyer AFTER meeting with the Seller and

                              Broker.

Labor:                  The Seller has 40 years experience and she is the only FULLTIME person engaged in

                              this business.  The Seller's daughter-in-law is a part time groomer and is paid on a 1099.

                              Her sales and profits from the grooming are NOT included in the business financial

                              statements.

Boarding (By Pet Weight):

Weight (LBS)  Boarding Per Day  Baths  Grooming
1-15  $14  $15  $30 - $35
16-30 $15 $17 $30 - $35
31-49 $16 $19 $40 - $45
50-70 $17 $21 $40 - $45
71-75 $18 $23 $50 - $65
96 and Up $19 $25 $50 - $65

NOTE:  The last rate increase was 3 years ago. 

The Market Boarding Rates in this area are between $1 to $2 higher per day than this kennel.  Some are much higher.

BOARDING SERVICES INCLUDE:

  •  Your dog will have a private 4 ft. X 4 ft., 8 ft. X 8 ft. or 4 ft. X 12 ft. Kennel, based on size and number  of dogs in your family
  •  Dogs are taken out to a 20 ft. X 25 ft. private exercise area 5 times a day and spend from 15 minutes to 1 hour outside, depending on time of year and the weather conditions.
  •  Nature Walks - There is a two acre trail, allowing your special friend a truly unique experience of exercise in a rustic country setting.
  • Boarding includes Dry Food
  • Kittens boarding - $10 per day
  • Free courtesy bath for dogs staying one week or longer.
  • Bath includes; nail trim, undercoat, mats or long hair extra.
  • No charge to disburse medicine

EXPENSES: (A complete listing of expenses are available.  The information below is provided for your reference only)

2009  SALES:                 $119,243.11

        EXPENSES:                 $  14,161.41 (See below for breakdown)

                License                           150.00

                Electric                        3,550.64

                Phone                             938.92

                Yellow Pages             1,612.80

                Office Supplies              185.47

                Cleaning Supplies         240.00

                Trash P/U                        137.04

                Advertising                    853.30

                Dog Food                    1,178.36 (Included w/Boarding)

                Pest Control                   500.00

                Groom Supplies         1,696.09

                Misc                             3,118.62

                Total Expenses     $14,161.41

OWNER BENEFIT:  $105,082.17

As stated above, year 2010 as of 6/15/10 is tracking 1% ahead of 2009.  So, you can expect this to continue and 2010 should be very close to 2009 performance.

HOURS OF OPERATION:                                                            Hours Per Day

Monday                  7 to 10 AM                    4 to 6 PM                              5

Tuesday                CLOSED                                                                      0

Wed                        7 to 10 AM                    4 to 6 PM                              5

Thurs                      7 to 10 AM                    4 to 6 PM                              5

Friday                     7 to 10 AM                    4 to 6 PM                              5

Saturday                7 to 10 AM                    4 to 6 PM                              5

Sunday                  CLOSED AM                 4 to 6 PM                              2

TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK                                                                    27

HOMES AND PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:

As referenced earlier, the home and kennel are attached and on 2.5 acres, with the added possibility of purchasing the adjacent property on an additional 2.5 acres.  A complete appraisal by an Independent Company was completed for both properties 5/25/10. These are the basis for valuing the homes and the properties.  NOTE:  The Kennel Building is NOT included in this recent appraisal.

PRIMARY PROPERTY (WITH HOME AND KENNEL):

  •   RESIDENCE  2,190 SQ FT    - ATTACHED KENNEL    2,050 SQ FT.
  •   PROPERTY 2.50 ACRES (330 x 330)
  •   AGE - BUILT 1997
  •   RE TAXES - $3,548.65 (2009)
  •    SINGLE FAMILY HOME - ONE LEVEL RESIDENTIAL

EXTERIOR - PRIMARY RESIDENCE:

  •  FOUNDATION - CONCRETE SLAB
  •  EXTERIOR WALLS - BLOCK/STUCCO
  •  ROOF SURFACE - METAL (NEW IN 2007) - THIS GIVES A STRIKING APPEARANCE TO THE PROPERTY - SEE AERIAL PHOTOS
  •  GUTTERS/DOWNSPOUTS - ALUMINUM
  •  WINDOW TYPE - SINGLE HUNG
  •  STORM SCREENS - YES

INTERIOR - PRIMARY RESIDENCE :

  •  HEATING/COOLING - CENTRAL
  •  5 ROOMS - 3 BEDROOMS - 3 BATHS
  •  NICE KITCHEN WITH NEWER CUPBOARDS AND CERAMIC TILE
  •  GRANITE COUNTERTOP IN DINING AREA AND CERAMIC TILE COUNTERTOP IN KITCHEN
  •  FLOORS - LIVING ROOM, BATHROOMS AND MASTER BEDROOM - CERAMIC TILE
  •  WALLS - DRY WALL
  •  TRIM/FINISH - WOOD
  •  BATH FLOORS - TILE
  •  DOORS - WOOD
  •  INCLUDES APPLIANCES - REFRIGERATOR/RANGE/OVEN/WASHER/DRYER
  •  FANS INCLUDED (6)
  •  937 FT OPEN PORCH/PATIO - 3 SURROUNDING 3 SIDES OF THE HOUSE - REAR OF HOME 272 SQ FT ENCLOSED PORCH
  •  1 1,344 SQ FT POLE BARN & 368 SQ FT METAL STORAGE SHED
  •  POOL/BATH - ABOVE GROUND WITH 1,300 SQ FT WOOD DECK WITH SMALL BATHROOM
  •  WELL - YES
  •  SEPTIC - YES
  •  FENCE - CHAIN LINK/WIRE
  •  CARPORT - 1 - CURRENTLY OWNER HAS RV PARKED
  •  DRIVEWAY - NEW 2009 ($1,300 ASPHALT)
  •  HURRICANE STRAP ON THE ROOF TRUSSES
  •  PLUMBING PIPES HAVE ALL BEEN UPGRADED

ADJACENT PROPERTY ON 2.5 ACRES (OWNERS SON & FAMILY):

The owner of this property is a Building Contractor, so you can only imagine the detail and high-end workmanship of this property.

  •  2,341 SQ FT
  •  RE TAXES:  $2,524.43 IN 2009
  •  PROPERTY:  2.5 ACRES (330 x 330)
  •  SINGLE FAMILY, PRE-MANUFACTURED HOME WITH CUSTOM DESIGN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TRIM

INTERIOR:

  •  6 ROOMS - 4 BEDROOMS - 2 BATHS
  •  HEATING/COOLING - CENTRAL
  •  FLOORING IN FOYER, KITCHEN, HALLWAY AND LAUNDRY ROOM IS CERAMIC TILE
  •  FIREPLACE IN LIVING ROOM
  •  MANY NICE BUILT INS THROUGHOUT
  •  6 CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT
  •  MASTER BATHROOM HAS CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, A GRANITE COUNTERTOP, DOUBLE SINK AND WALK-IN SHOWER WITH 3 SHOWER HEADS
  •  CROWN MOLDING THROUGHOUT HOME
  •  CEILINGS HAVE NEW SPANISH LACE TEXTURE INSTALLED AS WELL AS INTERIOR WALLS HAVE NEW DRYWALL AND TEXTURE INSTALLED
  •  CARPET THROUGHOUT INTERIOR HAS ALL BEEN REPLACED
  •  MASTER BATH HAS ALL BEEN TOTALLY RENOVATED WITH ALL NEW FIXTURES, BATHTUB, VANITIES AND SHOWER ENCLOSURE
  •  STOVE AND REFRIGERATOR - NEW
  •  WASHER/DRYER INCLUDED
  •  METAL ROOF OVER THE HOME - RECENTLY INSTALLED

EXTERIOR:

  •  DETACHED GARAGE - 3 + 1,139 DETACHED - 3 CAR/TRUCK GARAGE - GARAGE HAS CENTRAL HEAT AND AC/AIR COMPRESSOR
  •  DECK/PATIO  - 256 SQ FT WOODEN DECK ALONG FRONT AND 256 SQ FT PATIO TO REAR OF HOME
  •  STORAGE SHED - DETACHED - 320 SQ FT AND ATTACHED COVERED STORAGE AREA OF 128 SQ FT
  •  DRIVEWAY/FENCE
  •  BUILT - 1996
  •  WELL - YES
  •  SEPTIC - YES
  •  FOUNDATION - CONCRETE PIERS
  •  EXTERIOR  - VINYL SIDING
  •  ROOF - METAL - NEW
  •  GUTTERS - ALUMINUM
  •  WINDOWS - SINGLE HUNG
  •  STORM SCREENS - YES
  •  CRAWL SPACE  - 100%
  •  FENCE - CHAIN LINK
  •  DRIVEWAY - ASPHALT
  •  CONCRETE WALKWAYS

TOPOGRAPHY: Both of these properties are basically level and the site is typical in size for the neighborhood.  Since these properties are both zoned AG (Agricultural), this allows the property to be utilized for raising various kinds of livestock and animals.  Currently used as two single family residences with an attached dog boarding and grooming business.

LOCATION:  Located in Eastern Hernando County just north of State Road 50.  US Interstate 75 borders the neighborhood two miles to the east.  the Withalacoochee State Forest  borders to the north, the Hernando/Pasco County border is to the south and the city limits of Brooksville are seven miles to the west.  US Interstate 75 runs north/south through the eastern section of Hernando County, providing commuters to the north in Citrus County, as well as Hernando and Pasco counties,  with a direct thoroughfare to the south into Hillsborough County, the Tampa International Airport and all that the Tampa Bay area has to offer in the way of sports, theater, entertainment, shopping, etc.

Support facilities such as schools, shopping and employment opportunities are available in Brooksville, to the southwest is Spring Hill and to the east is Ridge Manor.  These schools include Elementary through High Schools as well as the Pasco/Hernando Community College.  Fire Departments as well as Police Departments are located throughout the area and there are several hospitals within the county. 

PRICING OPTIONS FOR THIS BUSINESS AND TWO RESIDENCE, AS WELL AS PROPERTY (MUST SEE PROPERTY, BUSINESS AND HOMES TO APPRECIATE THE VALUE OF THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY:

OPTION #1:        BUSINESS WITH KENNEL, HOME AND RESIDENTIAL 2.5 ACRE PROPERTY

                            $659,000

OPTION #2:        BUSINESS WITH KENNEL, PRIMARY RESIDENCE AS WELL AS

                            HOME AND ADJACENT 2.5 ACRE PROPERTY (TOTAL 5 ACRES) - 2 HOMES & KENNEL

                            $859,000

Viewing:  Prospective buyer financial qualification required prior to further disclosure and showing. 

Disclosure:  Global Business Brokerage, Inc. has on file the signature and the Sole and Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement, Equipment List, Lease and Cash Flow Analysis.  Information provided herein has been provided by the seller.  Broker has not and will not verify the accuracy or completeness of any information.  Purchasers are advised to consult with their legal and financial advisors to the extent they deem necessary.