Refurbished detached freehold fish & chip shop trading about 20 hours weekly

Key features

• Freehold detached property with forecourt parking and private garden
• £2,500–£2,800 weekly sales on only 3.5 trading days ( 20 hours frying )
• £3,500–£4,000 weekly when trading five days — easily re-established
• Owned by same family for 12 years with loyal residential customer base
• 3 pan Mallinson high-efficiency range in refurbished immaculate interior

About this business

Operates over 3.5 days trading ( about 20 hours frying ) taking £2,500 to £2,800 weekly, but when previously trading 5 days a week turnover was in the region of £3,500 to £4,000 and could easily be re-established and increased. Single storey detached freehold shop that has been refurbished in recent years and is in immaculate condition presenting a walk in opportunity. The business has been in our clients ownership last 12 years while working on reduced hours due to pending retirement.

Trading figures

We have been informed that the turnover is between £2,500 & £2,800 weekly, achieved over just 3.5 days trading with about 20 hours of frying. We understand that when operating over 5 days takings were typically £3,500 to £4,000 per week and this can easily be re-established and increased.

Trading hours

Saturday, Sunday & Monday, closed. Tuesday, 4.00 pm to 7.30 pm, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 11.30 am to 1.30 pm and 4.00 pm t 7.30 pm. ( About 20 hour frying over 3.5 days trading ).

Business premises

A very attractive single storey stone built detached property having a double glazed frontage with central door into bright well appointed interior with uPVC clad walls ans LED strip light ceiling and houses the 3 pan Mallinson range. Continuing through are the preparation facilities, also with uPVC clad walls, non slip floor tiles and twin bowl sink as well as a large potato wet room. There is a lovely lawned private garden with picnic style tables, a summer house and outside seating to the front and a parking forecourt.

Trade equipment

Traditional assortment of equipment includes a 3 pan Mallinson high efficiency range, Bold chipper & peeler, fish fridge,oil filter, 4 pot bain-marie, 4 ring gas cooker, fridge/freezer, drink chiller, deep fat fryer and chest freezer. ( The above items have not been tested by Rosens ).

Tenure

Freehold with option of leasehold by negotiation with the vendors.

Accommodation

No accommodation is included in the sale.

Trading position

Located in the heart of a densely populated residential area, close to local park and allotments attracting good business especially through the summer months. Well established not far from town centre and neighboring communities.

Special remarks

Refurbished in recent years and presented in an immaculate condition throughout, offering a walk in trading opportunity. The business has been under the careful ownership of our clients for the past 12 years who established a loyal customer base while working reduced hours for the last few years to suit their lifestyle pending retirement. Obviously with addition opening trade can be greatly increased.