FOR SALE
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S1889a / Rightbiz
The Commute Café is a highly regarded and distinctive coffee shop situated in the heart of the historic market town of St Ives, Cambridgeshire which presents an ideal opportunity for either an owner-operator or managed business model with the ability to immediately capitalise on the café’s current success.
The business is being offered for sale due to the owners’ increasing commitments to their respective careers and other business interests.
The café has established itself as a recognised local brand since first opening in 2022, developing a unique identity through its cycling-themed design and signature coffee blend, created in partnership with a specialist roastery in Sheffield.
The business has grown a strong customer base who will remain loyal to a new buyer, with a database of over 1,200 loyalty members, enabling direct marketing and driving repeat business through email and push notifications.
As well as a strong physical presence, expertly positioned on the popular Hemingford Loop walking and cycling route, the buyer will capitalise upon the company’s online presence, with significant engagement on social media platforms, and an average 4.8-star rating achieved through a large number of Google reviews.
The business currently trades on deliberately restricted daytime opening hours, providing an incoming owner with immediate opportunities to increase revenue without requiring additional premises or capital expenditure. The business boasts low rent of £850 per month and benefits from having no Business Rates
With a robust peak historical turnover exceeding £245,900, multiple untapped revenue streams and a robust operational framework, The Commute Café offers significant potential for future growth under new ownership.
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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.'.
Review the performance of a business to make appropriate financial projections. Some businesses are dormant or not trading, so it is essential to check their short and long-term potential.
Legitimate emails from Rightbiz will be with the domain @rightbiz.co.uk. However, emails from [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] are not affiliated with Rightbiz.
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