Up for Sale

Brownlies of Biggar put on the market

The popular store has been run by Donna and Bruce Morgan for around 15 years.

Award-winning Brownlies of Biggar Convenience Store & Post Office, in South Lanarkshire, has been put on the market.

The store is located in Biggar, a market town, which is 70 miles north of Carlisle and 30 miles south-west of Edinburgh. The town has a population of about 2,500 people.

The 1,837sq ft store, which had a turnover £1.4m in the year ending 30 June 2020 and Post Office Commission of £26,786, has been run by Donna and Bruce Morgan (pictured) for around 15 years.

Property specialist Christie & Co is marketing the store. Christie & Co said: “The store is currently the mainstay of the local community and would suit a first-time buyer or an experienced operator looking to expand their portfolio.

"Although the current owners have maximised the sales area and the offering, the store could introduce a larger food-to-go solution utilising the bakery prep area of the back store to prepare a bigger range of goods for breakfast and lunchtime solutions instore.

“Another area which any new owner may wish to exploit would be the growth of home deliveries, whether that be directly or by using a company such as Snappy Shopper. This will increase turnover and ultimately profit going forward.”

The freehold store has an asking price of £400,000. All the main equipment within the shop is owned outright and will be included within the sale, stock at valuation is in addition to the sale price, and TUPE regulations will apply to any remaining staff.