Established Café Opportunity Within Wellness Studio – Bury

An exciting opportunity to establish and operate a café or coffee business from a dedicated coffee station within an established Pilates and wellness studio in Walshaw, Bury, Greater Manchester.

FORME Wellness Studio will remain fully owned and operated by the current owner. The opportunity is specifically for someone to establish and operate the café element within the existing studio environment.

The coffee station is already established and includes a commercial coffee machine and existing café infrastructure, providing a strong starting point without the need to take on a completely empty premises. There is also potential for indoor seating and an outdoor/patio seating area, with large windows and attractive countryside views creating a distinctive setting.

The café previously operated on Fridays and Saturdays but is not currently trading. This gives an incoming operator the opportunity to develop a concept, menu and opening hours based on their own experience and the demand they identify.

There is a clear gap locally for a high-quality, premium coffee and wellness-focused offering. The concept could include specialty coffee, matcha, smoothies, protein and functional drinks, premium pastries and healthy food options, creating something that complements the existing Pilates and wellness environment.

Two potential opportunities are available for discussion:

1. Independent café operator – A straightforward rental/licence arrangement where the operator invests in and operates their own independent café business from the dedicated space. The operator would be responsible for their own stock, staffing, suppliers, marketing, food hygiene, insurance and day-to-day operation, while paying an agreed rental/licence fee for use of the space and equipment.
2. Potential partnership arrangement – For the right person with the relevant experience, investment and vision, there may also be an opportunity to explore a more integrated partnership arrangement for the café business. Any partnership would be subject to separate discussion and agreement, with the structure, responsibilities, investment and ownership clearly defined between both parties.
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The wellness studio will remain under its existing ownership and management in either arrangement. The aim is to find the right person who can dedicate the time, investment and commitment required to establish and grow a successful café business while complementing the existing FORME brand and customer experience.

This opportunity could suit an experienced barista, existing café operator looking for an additional location, or an ambitious food and beverage entrepreneur looking to establish a new concept within an established wellness setting.

Both opportunities are open to discussion, and rental/licence terms are negotiable depending on the proposed arrangement, operator and level of investment. The priority is finding the right person who can dedicate the time, investment and commitment required to establish and grow a successful café business while complementing the existing FORME brand and customer experience.