Licensed café bistro for sale in Lichfield city centre with over 40 years of operation
Lichfield, Staffordshire
- Status
FOR SALE
- Advert ID
654136
- Leasehold: £109,990 (Stock at valuation)
- Rent: £22,800 (£1,900 per month)
- Turnover: £260,000 (£5,000 per week)
- Profit: On request
Key Features
- Delicious homemade treats
- Potential for delivery expansion
- Desirable location features
- Desirable trading location
Business Details
Established Licensed Café Bistro for Sale – Prime Lichfield City Centre Location
Established Licensed Café Bistro for Sale – Prime Lichfield City Centre Location
Asking Price: £109,990
Rent: £22,800 per annum (£1,900 per month)
A rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, well-established café bistro in the heart of the beautiful cathedral city of Lichfield.
Trading successfully for over 40 years, this highly regarded business enjoys an enviable reputation for quality food, excellent value and friendly service, with a loyal customer base and strong repeat trade. We have owned the business for over three years, during which time we have invested in numerous improvements. While the business continues to perform well, we believe there is significant potential for a new owner to develop it even further.
The only reason for this genuinely reluctant sale is to spend more time with our young family and focus on our other business commitments.
The Business
Situated within an attractive Grade II listed building in a prime city centre location, just a short walk from Lichfield Cathedral and Beacon Park, the business benefits from excellent footfall from local residents, shoppers and visitors.
Currently operating seven days a week (daytime only), there is clear opportunity to increase turnover by extending opening hours into the evenings or expanding the licensed offering.
The business currently serves:
- Breakfasts and brunches
- Lunches
- Premium coffee and speciality drinks
- Cakes and desserts
- Milkshakes
- Takeaway meals
- Buffet and catering orders
- Delivery through Uber Eats
The premises offer approximately 48 covers, including indoor and outdoor seating, and benefit from both an alcohol licence and an outside trading licence.
The business is currently run with 2 full-time and 3 part-time members of staff, making it ideal for an owner-operator looking to be hands-on while benefiting from an experienced team.
Key Highlights
- Established for over 40 years
- Prime Lichfield city centre location
- Grade II listed character premises
- Approximately 48 covers inside and outside
- Alcohol licence and outside trading licence
- Strong reputation with loyal repeat customers
- Turnkey operation ready to continue trading immediately
- Significant growth potential through evening trading, expanded menus or further delivery opportunities
Financial Information
- Asking Price: £109,990
- Rent: £22,800 per annum
- Annual turnover: Circa £250,000
- Accounts available to genuinely interested purchasers at the appropriate stage.
- Lease details available upon request.
Confidential (Discretionary) Sale
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an established and profitable hospitality business in one of Staffordshire’s most desirable city centre locations. Early enquiries are recommended.
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