Long Established Fish & Chip Shop – Prime Worthing Location

Located in a superb trading position in Worthing, this well-established fish and chip shop enjoys a prime location within a densely populated residential area, ensuring consistent high footfall year-round. Situated on a key route into Worthing town centre and close to Worthing mainline train station, the business benefits from excellent visibility and accessibility. Trading successfully from this site for the past 27 years, the vendors have built a strong reputation for fresh, high-quality food and a loyal local customer base. The business boasts impressive online ratings, including 5 stars on Just Eat and 4.6 stars on Google Reviews, reflecting its popularity and consistent standards. The premises also include a self-contained two-bedroom flat, ideal for owner occupation or as an additional income opportunity through subletting. While currently operating as a fish and chip shop, the site’s layout and location make it well suited for a variety of other food offerings. Now offered for sale due to the vendor’s wish to retire, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, highly regarded takeaway with accommodation in one of Worthing’s most convenient and high-traffic locations.

THE PREMISES: This long-established fish and chip business is presented in very good condition and offers a fantastic turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator or investor. Upon entering, customers are welcomed by a spacious waiting area with tables and chairs and a serve-over counter for placing orders. Adjacent to the counter is a well-maintained and regularly serviced frying range, supported by fridges and an organised packing area for efficient service. To the rear, there is a large preparation and storage area equipped with dedicated washing-up facilities, ample food prep surfaces, multiple chest freezers, and dry storage space, ensuring smooth daily operations. The business benefits from convenient on-street parking for customers, as well as a private parking bay at the rear for staff. Included in the sale is a comprehensive inventory of well-maintained fixtures and fittings, all regularly serviced, with a full list available to serious buyers. This is an ideal opportunity to acquire a popular, well-positioned takeaway and eat-in business with a solid infrastructure, loyal customer base, and immediate income potential.

ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation includes 2 double bedrooms, a lounge, separate kitchen and a family bathroom. The flat is currently being rented at a monthly rental of £1,000.

TURNOVER:  The vendor works full time in the business with the assistance of 2 part time staff members. Hours of Opening: Wednesday 4:30pm-8pm, Thursday-Saturday 11:30-2pm, then 4:30-8pm. The business is currently averaging £2,200 per week, however, there would be substantial potential to grow the turnover by increasing the trading hours. At present they currently work with Just Eat to fulfil delivery orders.

TENURE:  The entire premises are held on a 15 year lease which is due to expire in June 2029.The current rent is £14,300 per annum.  

RATES:  We have been verbally informed that the business currently pays zero rates, as they have the benefit of small business rate relief. The rateable value of the property is £6,800 per annum. Prospective occupiers should make their own enquiries to verify same.

GENERAL REMARKS: Long-established fish and chip takeaway in a busy residential area of Worthing, benefiting from high footfall, excellent passing trade, and easy parking. Fully equipped and trading for 27 years, the business enjoys an outstanding local reputation and comes with on-site accommodation, ideal for owner occupation or subletting. A profitable, turnkey opportunity in a prime location.

PRICE:  We are instructed to quote for the lease, goodwill, equipment, trade fixtures and fittings £65,000 SAV

LEGAL FEES:  Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs.

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, Telephone: 01273 709090. 

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE:  The premises has been rated a band B and the full report is available upon 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 PLANNING:  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. 

Prop. Ref:        6904C

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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I understand and agree that any information regarding any business supplied to by Watkins Commercial will be kept strictly confidential.  I also undertake that I will:

i)                View businesses registered with Watkins Commercial by appointment only.

ii)              Not contact any owner, staff, suppliers, competitors or customers of any business

                  registered with Watkins Commercial

iii)             Not pass on any information supplied by Watkins Commercial to any third party other

             than a professional advisor et. Bank, solicitor, surveyor accountant, etc.

iv)             Submit any offers direct to Watkins Commercial with whom I will conduct all

             negotiations

v)              Be liable for any commission which would have been due to Watkins Commercial

                  should I be party to negotiations or actions which seek to preclude, or are contrary to

                  the interest of Watkins Commercial.