Beautifully Presented Café in Prime Worthing Town Centre Location

This stunning café is ideally situated on a bustling high street in the heart of Worthing town centre, West Sussex. The location ensures a consistent and steady flow of foot traffic year-round, with neighbouring retail and hospitality businesses further enhancing its visibility and customer base. Its close proximity to popular hotels, including the Premier Inn and Travelodge, also attracts a regular influx of guests, many of whom choose the café as their go-to dining spot during their stay. The café prides itself on offering a comprehensive and high-quality menu, catering to breakfast, brunch, and lunch crowds, alongside a tempting selection of freshly prepared cakes and pastries which have earned it excellent reviews on both TripAdvisor and Google. Its welcoming atmosphere, coupled with attentive service, has made it a favourite among locals and tourists alike. A unique aspect of the café is its “Artist of the Month” initiative, where local artists are invited to showcase their work on the walls, creating a dynamic and ever-changing ambiance while also offering artwork for sale. This feature adds to the café’s charm and differentiates it from competitors, drawing in both art enthusiasts and new patrons.

Presented in very good condition, the café offers a turnkey opportunity for a new owner to step in and continue its success. There is also ample potential for growth by expanding opening hours, introducing evening events, or enhancing the takeaway and delivery service. This is a rare chance to acquire a thriving, well-established café with a strong reputation in a prime location.

THE PREMISES:  The café comes to the market in very good condition and benefits from having a number of beautiful stain glass window at the front of the premises. The café provides seating for 22 covers with a further 6 covers outside to the front of the case. The main serve over counter is towards the rear of the premises, where there is a small preparation area, coffee machine and grinder and a chiller cabinet for drinks. There is extraction fitted at the front of the café, however the vendor is unsure whether this is currently working. The main kitchen and cooking area are at the rear of the premises. The kitchen is fitted with a commercial oven and a number of fridges and freezers. There is also a separate washing up area and access to the yard, where the bins are stored and collected. There is also a customer toilet with wash hand basin.

TURNOVER:  We are informed that the business currently averages £1,500 per week, which is based on trading Wednesday - Friday 8.00am-4.00pm - Saturday 9am-4pm. At present only 35% of orders are takeaway with the remainder being eaten in. There is additional scope to increase the turnover by increasing the opening hours from 8am-6pm and introducing deliveries with the likes of Deliveroo, Just Eat, etc. The business is run by the vendor, with the assistance of 3 part time staff members. The café has also been used for several private functions, such as baby shower, birthday celebration and art workshops, the vendor has also carried out several outside catering events.

TENURE:  The entire premises is held on a full repairing and insuring lease at a current rental of £8,400 per annum. The landlord would also be open to offering a new longer lease if required.

RATES:  We have been verbally informed that the current rates payable are zero and the premises has a rateable value of £6,200.  Prospective occupiers should make their own enquiries to verify the same. 

GENERAL REMARKS:  This business was personally inspected, very highly recommended. Central Worthing location. High footfall throughout the year. Close to a Premier Inn and Travelodge. The business has an established goodwill and loyal customer base. Inspections Advised. 22 covers internally and a further 6 outside.

PRICE:  We are instructed to quote for the lease, goodwill, equipment, trade fixtures and fittings PRICE REDUCTION - £19,750.SAV Due to relocating 

VIEWING:  On no account should any approach be made to the Manager or the staff without a prior appointment through the vendor’s agents, Watkins    Commercial, Tel 01273 709090. 

LEGAL FEES:  Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs. The purchaser to pay 50% of the landlord’s legal costs.

EPC: The premises has been rated a Band B, the full report is available on request.

DISCLAIMER:     Neither the Vendor nor the Agent gives or implies any warranty that the premises are fit for any particular use or that they comply with any relevant regulation or statutory requirement.

The agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order.  The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor before proceeding with the purchase.

VAT:     All prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT.  Any intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.

MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL We shall be pleased to assist any purchaser in arranging finance to acquire this business or any other business you may be considering subject to status.  These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form any part of any contract

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