Mailbox Estates is pleased to present a rare opportunity to acquire this long-established, traditional Fish & Chip Shop, ideally located in a high-footfall area with strong local demand. The business proudly holds a 5-star food hygiene rating and boasts an impressive current turnover, with exciting potential for further growth-such as extending opening hours to include Sundays or expanding the menu to offer pizzas.
Reason For Sale:
* Established for more than 25 years, and run by our client for just over a year, our client is now offering the business for sale due to other commitments.
The Opportunity:
* Location: Prime position on a busy main road with high footfall, excellent visibility, and other shops nearby.
* Weekly turnover of £4,000 on average
*Hygiene: Awarded a 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating, reflecting the highest standards.
*Fully equipped with high-quality, modern equipment, enabling smooth and efficient operations
* Nil Business Rates
* Option to add Pizzas and increase prices
* Increase turnover by opening on Sunday
* Low rent of £1,000 Per Month
Location:
*Bold signage displayed across the width of the shop, with an entrance door and large glass windows that allow natural light to flood the store, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere.
* Surrounded by residential neighbourhoods, providing a steady stream of local customers and repeat business.
*Strong community presence with nearby pharmacies, convenience stores, and bus routes driving traffic past the shop.
Weekly Turnover
* We have been advised by our client that the weekly turnover on average is £4,000
*Approximately 50% of the revenue is generated from walk-in customers, with the remaining 50% coming from delivery services such as Just Eats and Uber Eats.
Ground Floor:
*The ground floor is designed for efficiency, featuring a rear prep room, and individual workstations for each staff member.
*Chillers
* CCTV with recording
* Wet room for prep area
* Staff W/C
*Rear Kitchen
*Storage Room
Tenure
* The site is offered by way of assignment of the existing lease with 18 years remaining with a renewable lease with rent reviews every third anniversary.
Trading Hours:
* Monday - Saturday - 4:00pm to 10:00pm
* Sunday closed
Staff
* The business is owner-operated and supported by a dedicated team, including around three full-time family members and one part-time staff member.
Accommodation
* There is no accommodation available.
Rent:
* The rent per annum is £12,000.
Fixtures and Fittings
The business is well-fitted throughout and a valuable inventory of equipment is included in the sale price.
Rates
* We have been advised that there are no business rates payable.
* Purchasers should enquire with relevant local authorities to confirm the rates payable.
Legal costs
* Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs in connection with the sale.
* Landlord's legal fees are the buyers and sellers responsibility and are to be shared equally.
Trading Information
* Full accounts and trading history will be made available to seriously interested parties after they have viewed the business.
Regulatory Licence
* A3 License
* 5 Food Hygiene Rating
DEPOSIT:
*Successful Applicants will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit.
Viewing arrangements:
* Mailbox Estates highly advise early viewing to avoid disappointment.
* Discreet customer visits are encouraged but ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD ANY DIRECT APPROACH BE MADE TO THE VENDOR OR ANY OF IT'S STAFF.
Tenure: Leasehold (18 years)
18 years left and is renewable
