A landmark store located in Sydney's prestigious Queen Victoria Building, Paws A While is a well-known animal lovers' haven which offers unique gifts for pets and pet lovers (we do not sell live pets).

Established 20 years and managed by one owner who is about to retire, the store has achieved an enviable reputation all over Australia and abroad.

* Trading is seven days a week with sizeable profit.

* With over 65% of households in Australia owning pets, this niche business has proved to be recession resistant.

* Since the retail business is independently owned, the new owner will not be liable for franchise or royalty fees. However the business is ripe for franchise and has great potential for wholesale.

* Strong relationships have been forged over many years with repeat and loyal customers - the shop's core business - supplemented by high traffic from walk-in locals and tourists alike.

* The business's ethical and fair trade practices make for very strong brand equity.

* The shop has a six-year lease and has undergone a complete and attractive new refit. QVB, a popular tourist destination has also undergone renovations with new escalators, which exit right in front of the shop, bringing up many more shoppers to this level.

* Apart from the lead up to Christmas, the shop can be operated by minimal staff.

* The shop utilises a computerised Point of Sale System that includes a computer, flat screen monitor, receipt printer, report printer and eftpos terminal.

* The current website is well-established and the popular online shop, rewritten with shop requirements in mind, is easy to use for both customers and owners.

* Training and help with product selection will be provided to the new owner.

The present owner will retain the rest of the website, except for the online shop, which belongs with the bricks and mortar shop. There will be no competition and the new owner and present owners will mutually benefit from this arrangement.

The business offers an excellent platform for the pet lover looking for an exciting and profitable opportunity. With enormous risks already having been taken and dedicated hard work put in, the potential for going forward is enormous.

Price will be provided upon application to genuine interested parties.

If you have retail experience and like pets and the people who own them, you'll enjoy owning this fun, profitable business and watching it grow.