Business for Sale Overview:
Opened approximately five years ago and as part of the current Owner’s portfolio of nearly a dozen similar outlets scattered across south and west London, and therefore very much managed at arms length, this is a very popular and profitable coffee shop. Ideally located on the High Street of one of West London’s busiest suburbs – an area which has a definite village atmosphere, this friendly, relaxed coffee shop, equally popular with local residents and shoppers as it is with local office workers alike, has grown from strength to strength since opening.
This outlet is the place to go to sample good quality, delicious, freshly brewed coffee and well prepared, wholesome and nourishing snacks and meals. Starting in the morning with grilled breakfasts, ciabattas and sandwiches with a variety of hot and cold fillings in fresh bread or toasted, this business caters for the lunchtime trade with a variety of dishes including soup, salads, quiches, omelettes, lasagne and jacket potatoes, all freshly prepared to order on the premises. Offering very good value for money, this outlet is recognised by its loyal Clientele as the perfect antidote to the standard fare available from the major chains of coffee and sandwich shops that adorn the usual High Street. And as would be expected of an outlet of this nature, hot and cold drinks and ice creams are also readily available but is perhaps for its desserts, cakes and patisserie products – made in a nearby bakery which is also part of the group, for which this business is best known.
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Property Features and Assets:
Approximately 1500 square feet in all, the Ground Floor premises have been furbished to a very high standard throughout. The premises which have an A3 licence are leased with approximately seven years remaining on the current agreement. Rent is currently £23,500 per annum. Rates are £xx,000 per annum.
The kitchen/preparation area is to the rear of the premises as is the WC. There is also a small fenced area to the rear which with a little investment could be converted into a garden café.
The premises have all the fixtures and fittings normally associated with an outlet of this nature including a cold display cabinet and drinks display fridge, coffee grinder, coffee machine, a commercial toaster, microwave, a hot plate with extraction, numerous fridges and freezers, hob, a drinks display fridge and electronic till. Approximately £15,000 was recently spent on modernising the kitchen.
A full inventory of plant and equipment is available subject to the completion of the usual Confidentiality formalities.
Market Competition and Expansion:
The business has little need for advertising or marketing benefiting from high levels of awareness as a result of its prominent location and longstanding presence in the area. The business enjoys high levels of repeat business from regular Clientele but perhaps benefits most of all from strong word of mouth recommendation, testimony to the high regard the business is held within the local community.
Reason for Selling:
Wishes to reduce his overall business commitments.
Additional Details:
- The property is leased.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is not a homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
- This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.
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