Dessert Restaurant and Takeaway in Doncaster City Centre

Located in the bustling heart of Doncaster, this well-established dessert café and takeaway has been delighting customers for over three years. With a primary focus on delivery, the café benefits from a strategically advantageous location that ensures easy access for delivery drivers. Everything is prepared in-house, with our dedicated staff baking nearly all products that leave the store. Even our delivery drivers are employees, allowing us to offer unique services such as preparing cream at the door for milkshakes and desserts. This personal touch has significantly contributed to our high ratings and glowing reviews, creating a loyal customer base.

This business operates as part of a burgeoning franchise, which currently includes two stores: the one in Doncaster and another in Lincoln. However, the operating model resembles a cooperative rather than a traditional franchise. There are no royalty fees or commissions; instead, both locations collaborate to share the responsibilities of marketing, packaging, and branding. A flat monthly fee of £300 (plus VAT) covers these services as well as storage for packaging and other costs. This structure ensures continuous support from both the Lincoln store and the franchise owner, fostering a strong sense of community and shared success.

The property extends across three floors, with the top floor featuring a two-bedroom flat that has previously been rented out but has been empty since late 2025. This space can potentially be sublet at approximately £600-700 per month. The middle floor provides ample storage and office space, along with a comfortable staff room, private W.C., and kitchenette, ensuring a functional workspace for our team.

Another distinct advantage of this café is the installation of solar panels, which allows the business to reap 100% of the benefits from renewable energy, further enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability.

Key Business Facts

With three years of successful operation under its belt, this dessert café has become a favourite destination in the city centre of Doncaster, directly adjacent to Frenchgate and across from McDonald's. The fully fitted interior accommodates over 30 covers, offering comfortable seating for customers.

Currently employing eight staff members, the business has cultivated a strong online presence. Approximately 40-50% of our customers now place direct orders, illustrating the loyalty of our dedicated customer base.

For prospective buyers, we offer comprehensive training support from the current owners prior to the handover, with additional assistance available from our sister site in Lincoln if needed.

Opportunity and Financials

This dessert restaurant and takeaway is now available for sale with a leasehold price of £45,000. The current turnover stands at £165,000, with an annual rent of £16,000. Notably, all stock is included in the sale price, providing an excellent opportunity for new owners to step into a flourishing business.

Included with the sale are several valuable assets, such as an excellent customer reputation, a fully fitted kiosk with equipment, commercial ovens/freezers/fridges, advanced POS system, state of the art ice cream machine, air-conditioning system, and the benefits of a proven franchise business model. In total the fixed assets are valued well over £20,000. This café specializes in handcrafted milkshakes and cakes that have contributed to its popularity and success.