Thriving Independent Cafe

LARKRISE CAFÉ

Business Reference: GO4604
Location: Brimsham Park, Yate – Bristol
Asking Price: £80,000 (Leasehold, including goodwill, fixtures & fittings)

OVERVIEW

Larkrise Café presents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a thriving, independent café located in the heart of Brimsham Park, Yate – one of Bristol’s most desirable and fast-growing suburban communities.

Celebrated for its homemade food, relaxed atmosphere, and friendly service, the café has built a loyal and consistent customer base over the past four years. It enjoys a strong local reputation with excellent online reviews, being referred to as a real gem and repeat business from both residents and visitors to the area.

Importantly, the owners have minimal front-of-house involvement unless they choose to be involved. The café is run by a well-trained and reliable team who oversee all daily operations. This makes the business a perfect fit for:

Investors seeking a profitable, hands-off business with strong returns
Entrepreneurs looking to build a regional brand or café chain
Experienced operators seeking an established platform to expand from
The café trades between 10am and 3pm (Monday – Saturday), providing an excellent work–life balance for a hands-on owner, or reliable passive income for an investor. It also benefits from an alcohol licence, creating scope to introduce evening dining, private hire, and special events.

LOCATION

Larkrise Café is located in Brimsham Park, Yate, a vibrant and well-established residential area situated around 10 miles north of Bristol city centre.

The café occupies a prominent position within a busy local shopping parade, surrounded by family housing, schools, and complementary retail outlets that generate steady, year-round footfall.

Yate continues to see significant residential and commercial development, supported by excellent road and rail links to Bristol, Bath, and the M4 corridor. This growing local population makes the area ideal for independent hospitality ventures such as Larkrise Café, which benefits from both loyal local trade and new passing customers.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Established and highly profitable community café with strong repeat trade
Fully managed operation – minimal owner involvement required
Attractive open-plan premises with seating for around 50 customers
Alcohol licence offering evening dining and event potential
12-year renewable lease with modest rent of £1,600 per month (incl. VAT)
Excellent presentation, loyal customer base, and consistent performance
Ideal for investors, operators, or multi-site brand builders
Opportunity to expand trading hours, menu, and marketing

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

The business achieves average weekly takings in the region of £2,000–£2,700, with strong gross margins and high net profitability for its size.
Low overheads and a loyal customer base ensure excellent cash flow, and the café continues to trade at a consistent and sustainable level, continuous increase of profit year on year.

For a buyer seeking a well-established and well-managed business with reliable returns, Larkrise Café represents a rare find in today’s independent café market.

PREMISES

The café occupies a well-presented, open-plan unit in a busy local shopping parade, surrounded by residential housing, schools, and complementary retail outlets.

Key features include:

Seating for approximately 40–50 customers
Welcoming, light-filled interior with a relaxed layout
Well-equipped commercial kitchen with high-quality catering equipment
Service counter and barista area with chilled display units
Customer WC facilities with disabled access included and rear access for deliveries
Prominent signage and ample free shared parking
The premises are well maintained throughout, requiring no further investment and offering a comfortable, inviting setting that underpins the café’s loyal customer base, this is also a large partly boarded storage space.

OPERATIONS

Staff: Experienced and reliable team handling all front-of-house and kitchen duties
Owner involvement: Minimal – the business operates under staff management
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am–3pm (closed Sundays)
Licensing: Fully licensed for alcohol sales
Table Service
This level of staff autonomy offers a rare, semi-passive investment with proven systems in place. The current operational structure is ideally suited to brand expansion or replication across multiple sites.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

There is significant scope for further development, including:

Evening trade: Introduce dinner service, themed events, or private hire
Brand expansion: Replicate the Larkrise Café model across nearby towns
Extended hours: Open earlier for breakfast or later for evening service ,also an opportunity to open Sundays.
Online sales: Add click-and-collect, takeaway, or delivery services
Local partnerships: Collaborate with schools, offices, and local community groups
With its strong local brand and proven management structure, the business is ideally positioned to become part of a regional café chain or branded lifestyle concept.

REASON FOR SALE

The business is offered for sale due to the owner’s planned retirement after 30 years in the business. Having created a robust, well-loved, and fully systemised business, the vendor now wishes to pass it on to a buyer who can continue its growth and success.

TENURE & TERMS

Tenure: Leasehold
Lease: 12 years remaining
Rent: £1,600 per month (including VAT)
Rates: Small Business £11,736
Included in sale: Goodwill, fixtures, fittings, and all operational equipment

MARKETING & DIGITAL PRESENCE

The business maintains a strong online profile with an established following of approximately 1,300 Facebook followers, positive reviews across leading platforms, and active listings on major business sales portals.

Its consistent online activity ensures strong visibility, excellent local engagement, and a loyal returning customer base — providing a solid foundation for continued growth through social media, local advertising, and community partnerships.

ASKING PRICE

£80,000 (Leasehold)
To include all fixtures, fittings, goodwill, and equipment necessary for continued operation.
This represents outstanding value for a profitable, well-managed café with a loyal following and clear expansion potential.

BUYER FINANCE OPTION – POWERED BY BIZFI

Through BizFi, Goodwins’ in-house business funding partner, qualified buyers can access up to £25,000 in unsecured finance towards the purchase.
This service helps buyers move forward quickly and broadens accessibility for genuine purchasers.

SUMMARY

Larkrise Café is a profitable, established, and fully managed operation offering both lifestyle appeal and strong investment returns.
Its combination of consistent performance, minimal owner input, and potential for brand expansion makes it one of the most compelling opportunities currently available in the South West café and coffee shop market.

Whether you’re seeking a stable, semi-passive business or the foundation for a regional hospitality brand, Larkrise Café provides the perfect platform for growth and success.

CONFIDENTIALITY & NEXT STEPS

Vendor discussions are strictly by appointment only, for more information, please contact:

Goodwins Business Brokers
Tel: 0330 236 7030
Email: [email protected]