Under achieving Fish and chip shop in Southport Merseyside

Key features

• Taking £2,000 per week over easy hours.
• Under achieving fish & chip business.
• Refurbished to good standard.
• High street location of charming seaside town.
• Well fitted/equipped turnkey operation.

About this business

Well appointed fish and chip take away and 50 cover restaurant, trading 5 days a week closing at 8pm latest, partly refurbished, prime shopping high street, turn key operation that would be ideal for a capable operator as under achieving.

Trading figures

We have been informed by our client that the shop re-opened in November 2025 after a period of closure. Current turnover over 5 days trading closing at 8.00pm is a neglected £2,000 per week, being split between takeaway, restaurant and slight deliveries.

Trading hours

Trading just 5 days a weekly. Lunch 11.30am to 2.00pm and Teatime 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Closed, Wednesday and Sunday.

Business premises

Attractive mid parade high street position having a fully glazed frontage with 2 entrances into bright modern interior with tiled floors, part tiled walls, suspended illuminate ceiling and features wall photos of the history of Southport. This is fronted by a 3 pan Mallinson counter range behind which is ancillary equipment and the seating area is around the permitters of central counter range accommodating approximately 50 covers at free standing tables and chairs. To the rear is a well fitted preparation room that is fully tiled and incorporates a potatoes wet room incorporating a 56lb rumbler and chipper with large stainless steel potato bath plus various items of refrigeration equipment. Rear door out to bin storage area, timber storage shed and private parking for 2 vehicles.

Trade equipment

Valuable trade equipment to include 3 pan Mallison counter range, rumbler, fat filter, chipper, large stainless steel potatoes bath, 2 basket fryers, various refrigeration equipment, bain-marie, pudding steamer, ice cream display freezers, drinks display chiller plus all tables, chairs and crockery/cutlery.

Tenure

We understand approximately 12 years remain on the lease with a current annual rent of £17,200.

Accommodation

No accommodation is included in the sale.

Trading position

Established within charming seaside town with a local population of about 95,000 which is boosted greatly in summer season with visitors to it's sandy beaches, Victorian buildings, gardens, arcades, etc. Prime location amongst lots of independent designer shops, high street chains and is a hub of fine jewellery shops and an array of nightlife. Also close to sort after villages of Birkdale and Ainsdale and is about 17 miles from Liverpool and 15 miles from Preston.

Special remarks

Partly refurbished with no expense spared, being well presented throughout and offering a walk in trading opportunity, making this an excellent purchase for an experienced operator as under achieving.