Mailbox Estates is delighted to present this well-positioned café and kiosk business for sale, offering an excellent opportunity to acquire a thriving business in a busy and high-footfall location.
This is a genuine turnkey business opportunity, allowing a new owner to take over and begin trading from day one. The café is well established and benefits from its excellent location within a busy main bus station and Metro, eliminating much of the time, cost and uncertainty associated with starting a new business. Whether you're an experienced operator looking to expand or an entrepreneur seeking a business with immediate trading potential, this represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a ready-to-operate café. As the current owners have been downsizing over the years, this business has significant scope for future growth.
Reason For Sale:
After 23 years of successful ownership, our client has made the decision to retire, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire this well-established and profitable business.
The Opportunity:
-Weekly Turnover: Approximately £3,500
-Fully Equipped: Fitted with high-quality, modern equipment to ensure efficient and smooth operations.
-Growth Potential: Significant opportunity to extend opening hours, as the shop currently operates for 6 days per week, and closes at 2:30.
Location:
-Prominent shop frontage with bold signage, 2 entrance doors, and large glass windows that provide excellent natural light and create an inviting atmosphere.
-Business benefits from high footfall generated by commuters, bus passengers, neighbouring shops and local amenities, offering excellent visibility and strong customer potential.
-Strong community presence with nearby local amenities, convenience stores, major bus routes and Metro
Weekly Turnover:
-We have been advised by our client that the business achieves an average weekly turnover of £3,500.
Rent:
The annual rent is £17,500
Tenure:
The business is offered for sale by way of an assignment of the existing lease, which has 5 years remaining and is renewable
Trading Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 8:00am - 2:30pm
Staff:
-Operated by husband and wife
-Supported by 2 additional staff
Fixtures & Fittings:
-The premises are well-equipped throughout, and a valuable inventory of fixtures and fittings is included within the sale price.
Rates:
-There is a Service Charge of £800/£900 per quarter
-Purchasers are advised to verify this information with the relevant local authority.
Legal Costs:
-Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs associated with the sale.
-The landlord's legal fees are the responsibility of both the buyer and the seller and are to be shared equally.
Trading Information:
-Trading information will be made available to genuinely interested parties who have signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement and have viewed the premises.
Regulatory Licence:
-A3 Licence
- Newsagent Licence
Deposit:
Successful applicants will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit.
Viewing Arrangements:
-Discreet customer visits are encouraged; however, please do not approach the vendor or staff directly.
-For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Mailbox Estates today.
The information shown for the business is based on a site assessment and financial documentation provided to us, Mailbox Estates, by the vendor. We have been informed by the vendor that the financial information provided to us is correct and reliable at the time of marketing. We, Mailbox Estates, cannot accept liability as to the accuracy of this information and advise any interested parties to make their own enquiries in order to satisfy themselves that all information provided, particularly financial information, is satisfactory before making any commitment to purchase the business.
All information provided is subject to the standard terms and conditions of Mailbox Estates
Tenure: Leasehold (5 years)
