Sandwich Bar Deli, East Ardsley, West Yorkshire **Offers considered over £40.000

** Offers considered over £40,000.  

** Handover period of up to two weeks to work with current owner to settle in and learn the ropes offered as part of the sale.

Key features:

Busy high street location,

Rapidly expanding catchment area.

Recently refurbished and equipped.

Lots of scope to expand.

Low Rates and overheads

Property description:

·         This fantastic Sandwich Bar has been trading for over 15 years with the current owner running it since 2019.

·         The Business is being sold fully fitted and really is a fantastic purchase for someone who is looking to add to a current portfolio or a first-time operator looking to make their mark in the food retail industry.

·         The business thrives on its reputation, indicated by a five-star rating.

·         Convenient parking at the front of the premises for customers and staff parking at the rear.

·         Highly prominent and attractive ground floor corner shop premises which was recently refurbished to a high standard and comprehensively equipped.

·         The shops benefits from a very prominent location with schools, parks, industrial and local offices surrounding it.

·         Rear Kitchen with full commercial Extraction System. Large Grill plate, Panini Grill, Table top Hob, Bain Maire, Pie Warmer, Commercial Microwave. Fridge/Freezer. Staff WC.

·         To the front of the shop is a new Deli serve over counter with plenty of under storage, Jacket Potato Oven, drinks fridge and Bean to Cup Coffee Machine.

·         The shop provides an excellent offering covering breakfasts, morning coffee, lunches & light bites, afternoon teas and catering.

·         The business has established an excellent reputation and by virtue of its prime village position within a parade of shops, the business attracts a very regular and loyal clientele as well as passing trade, serving freshly prepared food 5.5 days a week. Run from an ideally situated corner premises.

·         The village is growing at a rapid pace, with hundreds of new homes being built and in planning - business premises in the village rarely come available. Surrounded by schools, parks, offices and commercial and industrial businesses guarantee a good level of customer footfall.

Operating Hours:

·         The shop is currently run on convenient daytime hours (Monday to Friday 0800 to 1400 and Saturday 0800 to 1200, Closed bank holidays and 2 weeks at Christmas)

Financial details:

·         This is a historically profitable site. Further financial information can be made available to serious interested parties after viewing.

·         The shop has traded solidly for years and has established a strong customer base. Average Weekly turnover £2800-£3,500.

·         Asking Price: £49,000 Furniture / Fixtures included.

·         Turnover: circa £150, 000

Rent & Rates:

·         Rent - £700 per month

·         Lease - 6 years left and renewable

·         Electricity (no Gas).  Was £300 per month but is now £400 per month.

Scope to expand:

·         Loads of growth potential with catering, delivery, and extended trading days/hours.

·         The business is Ideally situated for a strong delivery trade. The owner has not pursued this to date, but the demand and the market is certainly there. The potential for a sandwich van to carry out deliveries and to serve the numerous local industrial parks could be explored.

·         The business’ catering side has grown from strength to strength. From afternoon teas during Covid to now supplying local businesses with catering for conferences, meetings, and local events such as weddings, christenings, and funerals. The Catering side of the Business has been steadily built up over recent years and now has a firm place in the local area and with local businesses.  The business owner has established an excellent reputation in catering events so far and this could be upscaled with focussed advertising, social media, and marketing.

Staff:

·         The business is predominantly staff run, therefore a more hands-on owner operator would certainly profit considerably by saving on wage costs.

·         The business operates with 4 part time staff. The experienced and loyal staff members would be happy to stay if required.

Business rates:

·         The premises are entered in the Rating List under the description of Café and Premises with a rateable value of £5,000, qualifying for Small Business Rate relief meaning no rates will apply.

Location EPC Band D.

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