High turnover well fitted fish & chip shop with no deliveries

Key features

• £8,000–£8,500 weekly turnover, 100% counter sales
• No delivery service in operation — clear growth opportunity
• New 15-year lease at £25,000 p.a.
• One-bedroom flat let at £550 per month
• Owner since 1993 — now retiring after 30-plus years

About this business

Our client now wishes to retire having owned this unit since 1993 and built up a very successful business that can be further improved by introducing a much needed home delivery service and add to the menu. Offered with a new lease to include a well fitted and equipped shop plus a one bedroom flat currently let at £550 per month. Well established within dense populated district with both council and private home generating solid trading.

Trading figures

We have been informed that the turnover is £8,000 to £8,500 weekly, being 100% counter sales with no delivery service which if introduced would increase trade greatly, as well as additions to the menu.

Trading hours

Monday to Thursday, 3.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Friday to Saturday, 12.00 noon to 9.30 pm. Sunday, 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

Business premises

Modern semi-detached premises having an attractive frontage leading into a comfortable customer area that's fully tiled and has vintage historical shop photographs beneath a suspended ceiling. Behind the counter is a spacious open plan tiled working space which is well laid out. A large arch continues through to the large preparation facility that houses a walk in fridge and freezer with a dedicated potato working area and has some stainless steel cladding. There is also access to the side of the building and the flat.

Trade equipment

To include a immaculate 3 pan Hewigo frying range, Bold chipper & peeler, walk in fridge & freezer, 8 ring gas hob,3 kebab machines, salad bar, 2 griddles, large double drink fridge, commercial microwave oven, 3 pot bain-marie, fridge and CCTV system. ( The above items of equipment have not been tested by Rosens ).

Tenure

Offered with a new 15 years lease with 3 yearly rent reviews at a starting rent of £25,000 per annum.

Accommodation

Side access to self contained double glazed flat with own separate meters, incorporating a bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom. ( Currently let producing a monthly income of £550 ).

Trading position

Situated within a densely populated residential district that's made up of private and council housing of all types, on main arterial road and surrounded by a diverse mix of retail units. The shop has a good reputation and generates solid year round trading.

Special remarks

Our client has owned this thriving concern since 1993 and is now looking forward to his pending retirement. There is huge potential for growth by introducing a much needed home delivery service and additions to the menu should see trade further increase.