Leasehold Award Winning Vintage Tea Room Café Sandwich Dessert Tea Coffee Business Chorley For Sale

AJF Commercial Business Sales are delighted to welcome this exciting opportunity which has come available to acquire a 50% share in this extremely busy and well-established Vintage Tea Room and Café business in the busy town centre of Chorley, Lancashire.

This presents an ideal opportunity for a buyer to take ownership and scale a business that is already profitable with full support from the existing partner.

Location:

Chorley is a busy historical market town which lies on the busy main A6 arterial road.

With the motorway links of the M61 and M65 and a good range of public transport links via bus routes and its own railway station, the town is extremely busy all year round with a good footfall trade, especially on Market days.

Located within the centre of town in a popular location, the business is surrounded by residential housing, complimentary businesses and high street named shops, thus generating much passing and repeat trade.

There is ample car parking located close to the business and in the side streets.

Business:

The Old Stables Vintage Tea Shop has been run by our client and partner for a number of years and is extremely well known locally and further afield with neighbouring towns.

Over this time our client has generated an enviable reputation for providing a wonderful range of hot and cold food, afternoon teas, cream teas and specialist teas and coffees, along with light breakfasts and lunches.

Our client also specialises in serving a fantastic and delicious range of homemade cakes and desserts.

The business has been beautifully decorated both inside and out to a 1940s theme which is a credit to our client and is in ‘walk in start trading condition’.

Customers have the option of dressing up for the occasion with a range of hats and clothes, making the experience one not to forget.

The business has excellent reviews online and is extremely active on social media and Instagram with a large following and comes highly recommended.

The business boasts a 5* food hygiene certificate and the business won ‘Best Cafe – Lancashire’ at the English Business Awards 2024.

All allergies and dietary requirements are all catered for.

The business is currently run by our client and her business partner, and our client is now selling her share of the business (50%), making this an ideal opportunity for the new owner to join the partner with a continuation of the business.

Premises:

The business is set within ‘The Old Stables’ dating back to the 19th Century with original beams, wooden flooring and fittings which can be seen throughout.

Double fronted secure lock up Leasehold premises over two floors with good visible signage to the front and within the area.

Outside patio area to the front of the premises with a range of tables and chairs.

Entrance door leading to large open plan serving and seating areas with tables and chairs providing covers over 2 floors for approximately 50 people.

The tables and chairs can also be arranged to cater for small or large parties with our client also specialising in many private events such as Baby Showers, Weddings and Christenings.

Serving counter with a range of desserts, coffee machine and specialist syrups and a range of teas.

Plenty of under counter storage for cutlery, serving plates, trays, cups and saucers.

Card machine, cash till and telephone point.

Archway leading to rear good sized preparation kitchen with a range of cooking appliances, some of which include: microwaves, head height grill, dishwasher, 6 ring gas range cooker, handwash sink, toasters, commercial sink, fridge and freezers.

The kitchen also boasts plenty of shelving and storage areas.

To the rear of the ground floor, stairs lead to spacious first floor where there is further seating and tables and chairs. This floor is perfect for any private function.

Door leading to small kitchen area with fridge, freezers, preparation units and also storage areas.

W/C with hand wash sink.

W/C with hand wash sink and baby change facilities.

Storage rooms.

Reason for sale:

The 50% share of the business is only now for sale allowing our client to take a well deserved early retirement.

Our client has expressed that she is willing to do a handover period and work alongside to the new owner for a week with introductions to her business partner, customers and contacts.

Tenure:

We are advised that the tenure is Leasehold.

Rates:

We are advised that the business is currently exempt from Business Rates.

Staff:

We are advised that the business is currently run by our client and business partner with Saturday part time staff.

Opening Hours:

Monday: 10.30am – 3.00pm

Tuesday: 10.30am – 3.00pm

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 10.00am – 3.00pm

Saturday: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Sunday: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Financial Information:

Turnover – Available on request.

Summary:

This is a fantastic opportunity to own a 50% share in an extremely well-established and extremely busy food business with an excellent turnover in stunning premises in the town centre of Chorley, Lancashire.

It’s location and reputation are enviable, and the business certainly thrives of much loyal and repeat trade.

This would make an ideal investment opportunity for anyone wanting to be part of the food industry, and with the establishment already trading with profits exceeding year on year, this is a great opportunity to be a part of its growth.

With the superb layout of this award winning business, the decoration throughout, its customer service, excellent reviews online and a 5 star food hygiene rating, AJF Commercial Business Sales strongly advise early discussions to view.

Contact Details:

If you would like to contact us to discuss the business in further detail or to arrange a viewing, you can by the following methods:

Telephone – 01204 325 101

Email – [email protected]

Website – www.ajfcommercial.co.uk

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