Home handymen, builders, trades people and the general public all head for Wainuiomata Hardware Mitre 10 as they have got it all. But equally important, the retail space at Wainuiomata Hardware Ltd is extremely well laid out making everything easy to find. And if you do get lost, their friendly staff can offer skilled, practical advice for that major renovating project or "do-it-yourself" job around the house. 

While there, customers can browse through the Garden Shop or stop for a coffee and freshly cooked muffin at the shop's own Cafe. From there you can see into the Gift Shop and the Craft Shop and be inspired for that hard-to-find present. Or stroll next door to look at the great range of outdoor furniture and garden accessories. 

Apart from carrying a comprehensive range of stock, Wainuiomata Hardware Ltd offers it's customers value for money. This really is a one-stop shop for the 19,000 local people in Wainuiomata. 

This well established Mitre 10 Franchise and hardware store is being sold by reluctant owners who have reached retirement age. All that the incoming owner has to do is to walk in and follow their current day to day operations and continue with their success. 

• Gifts and dolls
• Furnishings
• Craft materials - fabric, haberdashery, embroidery, threads.

Customers come from all over the local area and the Hutt Valley to buy their supplies.

In-store Cafe

Cafe equipment and fittings include:

• Impressa coffee machine
• Glass fronted cake display cabinet
• Under bench refrigerator
• 5 tables each with 4 chairs
• Outside garden area seating

Kitchen

• Stove
• Refrigerator
• Steriliser
• Microwave oven
• Wash up sink

A complete range of garden supplies, irrigation fittings and fixtures are available from wall display racks in the general retail space but near the Garden Shop. 

Rental Retail Space
Wainuiomata Hardware Ltd rents a shop adjacent to the main retail building to display it's extensive range of garden furniture, outdoor tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

Individual ownership is the essence of Mitre 10 as the Franchise believes that only the people who own and run the stores can offer customers the service they expect. 

The Franchise also offers computerised systems and procedures, group purchasing and fixed cost control, a New Zealand icon brand and image, advertising and sales promotional campaigns, proven national marketing programmes, a national support centre facility and much more. For more information, click on this linkage.

If the new owner wishes to capitalise on the Mitre 10 goodwill built up over many years by Wainuiomata Hardware Ltd, application will have to be made by them to Mitre 10 NZ Ltd and a Franchise Fee will need to be paid. For more information, contact Mitre 10.

Business Hours:
Monday to Friday - 8.30 am to 7.00 pm
Saturday, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday, 10.00 am to 3.00 pm

Staff:
The business employs 10 staff including part time workers and the two owner-operators. One owner-operator manages the operation of the retail area while the other has responsibility for all office work and financial accounting.

As part of the Franchise Agreement, Mitre 10 holds regular training sessions for staff in Wellington. Staff are skilled in all aspects of the business and can be left to run the store on their own. This means that the owner-operators are able to take weekends off for leisure pursuits. 

The present owner-operators are prepared to stay on for one month after settlement, if required, to assist the new owner to settle in.

Offices:
Two open plan offices are strategically positioned within the store's retail space. This allows for maximum exchange between staff, customers and management. Offices are equipped with phones, fax, computers, printers and a computerised stock accounting system along with the usual office fittings and stationery.

Store counters are fitted with electronic cash registers and EFTPOS terminals.

Wainuiomata Hardware Ltd operate an invoice accounts system, mainly to schools in the area.

Facilities:
There is a staff kitchen and meal room with refrigerator, microwave oven, wash-up sink, and a staff toilet. The building also has a second bathroom area with toilet, shower and wash basin.

Stock:
At the time of hand-over there will be approximately $375,000 of stock.

Alarm:
There are two independent alarm-surveillance systems that protect the building and its contents.

Body Corporate:
While the land and building that houses Wainuiomata Hardware Ltd is freehold to the present owner-operators, there are other tenants in the building complex including a Dentist, a Pharmacy, a TAB Betting Shop and others. All occupants of the building pay fees to the Body Corporate to cover building insurance, exterior maintenance, and rubbish collection.

Building Rental
As part of the sale of Wainuiomata Hardware Ltd, the present owners are offering a 6+6 lease to the new owner. Rates and Body Corporate fees are an additional cost.

Advertising and Promotion:
The business, through the Mitre 10 Franchise, advertises on television, radio, newspapers and by direct mailing of brochures to householders.

Each franchise holder pays a share of the Group's advertising. 

Parking:
There are ample car parks immediately outside the main entrance to Wainuiomata Hardware Ltd. Many more car parks are available to the rear of the building.

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