FOR SALE
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Overview
An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established fish and chips takeaway located in the heart of Ely, Cambridgeshire — a thriving cathedral city with strong local footfall and steady tourist demand.
The business offers traditional British fish & chips alongside a broader fast-food menu, catering to local residents, families, workers, and visitors. The shop is fully operational and set up for immediate takeover, making it ideal for an owner-operator or an experienced takeaway business investor.
Key Highlights
Prime town-centre location with consistent footfall
Strong takeaway and delivery demand
Fully fitted commercial kitchen and serving counter
Established brand with repeat local customers
Online delivery platform presence
Simple operation with scope to scale
Menu Offering
Traditional battered fish & chips
Sausages, pies, and sides
Burgers, kebabs, wraps, and chicken meals
Meal deals and family portions
Premises & Equipment
Fully equipped commercial kitchen
Fryers, refrigeration, prep stations, and extraction system
Clean, functional takeaway counter and customer area
Storage space and staff facilities
Trading & Operations
Operates primarily as a takeaway business
Delivery sales via popular online platforms
Suitable for single or dual-staff operation during off-peak hours
Growth Opportunities
A new owner could significantly increase turnover by:
Extending opening hours
Enhancing digital marketing and local promotions
Introducing themed nights or premium fish options
Expanding delivery radius or catering to local events
Refreshing branding or refurbishing frontage
This business offers immediate income with upside potential.
Ideal Buyer
First-time buyer looking for a proven food business
Experienced takeaway operator seeking expansion
Investor with management in place
Financials
Financial details available to serious buyers upon request
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Do not pay any deposit to private sellers upfront. If you are looking to purchase a business, we advise that any deposits or transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Don't share confidential information with any private sellers, including your home address, account passwords, bank accounts and credit card information.
The vast majority of these scams involve the transfer of substantial sums of money. We advise all transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Send a test amount before you consider handing over a large number of funds. Maybe even try transferring £1, and then speaking to your solicitor to confirm receipt.
Do not disclose proof of funds directly to the sellers. If the sellers request you to show proof of funds, we advise that it is done through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Buying a business is not covered by consumer rights legislation. It is your responsibility to acquire a business that holds up in quality and agreement.
Fraudsters will typically use false news in an attempt to get you to act quickly. For example, 'Your account has been disabled. Reset your password now.'.
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