Fully fitted restaurant for sale in Southampton with sublet earning £13,200 per year.
Southampton, HampshireEst. 8 years
- Status
FOR SALE
- Advert ID
638877
- Leasehold: £65,000
- Rent: £19,800 (£1,650 per month)
- Turnover: £387,000 (£7,442 per week)
- Profit: £47,400 (ROI 72.92% • Payback 1.37 years)
Key Features
- Modern property facilities
- Motivated seller and retirement sale
- Ongoing service delivery excellence
- Online business setup assistance
Business Details
Fully Fitted Restaurant + Sublet Earning £13,200 p.a– Bring Your Own Concept or Keep it as is – £65K
Headline:
58% Delivery-Led Restaurant & Takeaway – £47.4K Net Profit – Free 2-Month Handover – £65K
Fully Fitted Restaurant Sublet Unit Earning £13,200 p.a., Southampton – Bring Your Own Concept or Keep the Noodle Bar – £65K
Turnkey Kitchen Ready for Pizza, Shawarma, Burgers or Coffee – £65K
Semi-Managed Restaurant & Takeaway – £47.4K Net Profit on About 15 Owner-Hours a Week – £65K
Summary:
| A profitable, fully fitted restaurant and takeaway in Southampton city centre with no franchise ties. 58% of sales come from delivery, Unit 2 sublet income of £13,200 covers two-thirds of the rent, and the kitchen is ready for your own concept. £387K turnover and £47.4K net profit (FY Feb 2026). Asking £65,000, with a free 2-month handover. |
Key figures:
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Asking price | £65,000 (leasehold), approx. 1.5-year payback |
| Turnover (FY Feb 2026) | £387,000 (approx. £7,442 per week) |
| Net profit (FY Feb 2026) | £47,400 |
| Sales mix | 58% delivery / 42% dine-in |
| Property costs | Net rent £6,600 service charge £20,724 business rates £8,092 = £35,416 p.a. (about 9% of turnover), already deducted in the £47,400 net profit |
| Unit 1 | Trading restaurant & takeaway, 50 covers, front and back kitchens |
| Unit 2 | Sublet to another restaurant, £13,200 p.a. rental income |
| Total area | Approx. 184 m² (both units) |
| Fixtures & fittings | Approx. £60,000 value, included in price |
| Lease | Current lease to June 2032; new lease negotiable with landlord |
| Trading hours | Open 7 days: Mon–Sat 12:00 noon – 9:00pm; Sun 12:00 noon – 8:00pm |
| Staffing | 1 full-time chef runs day-to-day operations (option to retain or recruit your own) |
| Owner involvement | Approx. 15 hours a week (semi-managed): Friday and Sunday lunchtimes (2–3 hrs) and Saturdays |
| Trading since | 2019 (current owner since February 2022) |
| Reason for sale | Owner relocating to Scotland |
Ratings & reputation:
| Rating | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FSA Food Hygiene | 5 – Very Good | Top score in all three categories (hygiene, structure, management). Last inspected 16 Nov 2024. FHRS ID 1527375. |
| Google reviews | 4.6 / 5 | Strong, consistent customer feedback |
| Delivery platforms | Strong ratings | Established presence across the main delivery apps |
An Honest Word on the Location:
Marlands footfall is lower than some other city-centre sites, and the price reflects that. But this business does not depend on passing trade:
58% of sales come through delivery platforms, so customers come to the business wherever it is.
Turnover of £387,000 and net profit of £47,400 were achieved in this location; year End Feb 2026.
A lean team of one full-time chef keeps wage costs low, with the owner helping only about 15 hours a week.
All property costs (net rent, service charge and business rates: £35,416 a year) are already paid out of these figures. The £47,400 is what is left after them.
At £65,000 against £47,400 net profit, the price pays back in roughly 1.5 years.
We would rather you hear it from us than discover it on a viewing. Come and see the numbers for yourself.
Buyer Incentives: (Landlord terms)
The landlord granted the current owner 3 months rent-free and a 3-year break clause. Similar terms, including a 3-month rent-free period and a possible 1–2 year break clause, are expected to be available to an incoming tenant, subject to landlord agreement. What this means for you: a short break clause caps your downside. If your concept does not work here, you are not locked in for the long term. |
Free 2-month handover and set-up support:
Area: What the owner will help with
Operation: Full training on kitchen and front-of-house operations
New menu: Rearranging the kitchen layout for your new menu or concept
Back office: Supplier accounts, stock management and ordering
Company set-up: Guidance on setting up your company, tax and VAT
Staffing: Retaining the current full-time chef or recruiting new staff
Equipment: Maintenance tips and know-how for all kitchen equipment
IT & payments: IT equipment, plus backup plans for internet and card payments
Two Ways to Make It Yours:
Route 1 – Launch your own concept:
For chefs, food entrepreneurs and existing operators who want ready-fitted premises without the cost, approvals and delay of a full fit-out. There is no brand or franchise tie, so you can introduce your own menu, name and identity from day one.
Route 2 – Keep trading, then evolve at your own pace:
Take over a profitable, established noodle bar with income from day one, then add your own dishes gradually. The popular "Build Your Own Noodle Box" menu is unique in the area, and the existing chef and supplier set-up stay in place while you develop your ideas.
Fit-Out & Growth Opportunities:
Included equipment:
Front kitchen (open plan): 4-burner induction wok range, extractor canopy with full ducting, twin-basket fryer, rice cookers, Williams refrigerated counters
Back kitchen: stainless steel prep counters, commercial fridges and freezers, large Williams fridge, five chest freezers, Scandia walk-in freezer
Premises: bright 50-cover dining area, Daikin air-conditioning and heating, CCTV, alarm, generous storage and a private office
Ready-made growth options:
| Opportunity | What's already in place |
|---|---|
| Coffee & cold drinks | Empty front counter with hot and cold water and power supply ready for a coffee machine, smoothies, bubble tea or milkshakes |
| Pizza, doner/shawarma, burgers | Replacing the 4-burner noodle range with a 2-burner frees space for a pizza oven, doner/shawarma or burger line, alongside the noodle bar. Existing canopy and ducting in place (capacity for new equipment subject to buyer's checks). |
Premises & Lease:
| Unit | Use | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Restaurant & takeaway | Trading premises: 50 covers, open-plan front kitchen, back kitchen, office and storage |
| Unit 2 | Sublet investment | Let to another restaurant, generating £13,200 p.a. rental income |
| Both | Single lease | Approx. 184 m² in total. Current lease to June 2032. Costs below. |
Annual property costs:
All of these costs are already deducted in the £47,400 net profit.
Cost Per Year
Rent (Units 1 and 2): £19,800
Less Unit 2 sublet income: (£13,200)
Net rent: £6,600
Service charge (£1,727/month) £20,724
Business rates: £8,092
Total net occupancy cost: £35,416 (about 9% of turnover)
Ideal For:
Chefs and food entrepreneurs with their own menu or concept who need a ready-built kitchen
Restaurant and takeaway owners looking to add a second site at low cost
Investors and multi-site operators: currently run by one full-time chef, with the owner in for only about 15 hours a week
First-time buyers wanting a low-risk start with income from day one
Operators wanting to run the noodle bar while launching a coffee, pizza or grill offer alongside
Asking price £65,000 | £387K turnover | £47.4K net profit
| £13.2K sublet income | free 2-month handover
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