Retail for sale in South Africa
Retail businesses across South Africa, including independent stores, specialist shops and small chains, transact on the strength of their location, stock, lease and customer loyalty. Stock valuation and the lease are usually the two pivotal points in a retail deal.
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Buying retail in South Africa
Established retail stores with stock, location and a local customer base.
What a buyer acquires
- Store fit out, fixtures and equipment
- Stock on hand valued separately
- An established location and lease
- Supplier accounts and a local customer base
Due diligence to prioritise
- Lease term, rental and assignment conditions
- Stock age, turnover and obsolescence
- Foot traffic trends and online competition
- Margins and supplier terms
Buyer note: Agree how stock will be counted and valued at handover. It is often a separate figure on top of the business price and can move the total materially.