Freehold fish & chip shop closing 7.30 pm latest, same owner 31 years

Key features

• Freehold shop and self-contained flat included in the sale
• £3,000+ weekly turnover from counter sales and Deliveries
• Same owner 31 years — strong community goodwill
• Easy hours closing 7.30 pm latest with clear scope to extend
• Growing catchment with new housing developments nearby

About this business

After 31 years of ownership our client is looking forward to his pending retirement. The shop operates easy hours closing 7.30 pm latest and trades on a basic menu and would benefit from a more varied offerings and later trading. Located in a thickly populated & commercial district south of Manchester within a expending area. Ideal opportunity for younger owner to take forward.

Trading figures

We have been informed by our client the turnover is in the region of £3,000+ weekly which is a mixture of counter and delivery sales via Deliveroo. This is achieved from a basic menu over easy hour closing 7.30 pm latest due to pending retirement. Good scope to add to the menu especially Chinese food and to extend the openings.

Trading hours

Monday, Tuesday and Saturday, 11.00 am to 3.00 pm. Wednesday through to Friday, 11.00 am to 7.30 pm. Sunday, closed. Scope for additional openings.

Business premises

Firmly established at end of parade of 5 shops having a part glazed frontage with full width lit coloured fascia and angled entrance to sales shop that has tiled walls, non slip flooring, suspended ceiling and fitted with a 2 pan counter range. Behind which are some items of equipment and an illuminated menu display above, continuing through to rear preparation facility that's part tiled and has ample stainless steel work surfaces. There is a small stockroom with security door leading to a yard and also has cellar.

Trade equipment

Full range of traditional equipment to include a Mallinson 2 pan counter range, rumbler, chipper, combined 4 pot bain-marie and pudding steamer, 2 ring gas hob, 2 microwave ovens, numerous fridges & freezers, table top basket fryer, electric till plus stainless steel sink and preparation tables. (The above item of equipment have not been tested by Rosens).

Tenure

To include the freehold interest.

Accommodation

The self contained double glazed and centrally heated flat comprises of a twin bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom. The accommodation is in need of some attention which has been allowed for in the price.

Trading position

Long established within the heart of a heavily populated multicultural residential & commercial area on the outskirts of Manchester city centre with new housing developments under construction in close proximity which will secure a healthy future for years to come.

Special remarks

An excellent freehold opportunity has arisen to purchase this old established Chippy that operates easy hour due to our clients pending retirement after 31 years of ownership. There is good potential for younger more enthusiastic ownership to take forward which will be evident upon viewing.