Award Winning Fish & Chip Shop with Four Bedroom Flat Worthing, West Sussex

Prominently positioned on Broadwater Road, a busy main route linking Worthing town centre with the northern residential areas, this award-winning fish and chip shop occupies a vibrant parade of established businesses. The surrounding area is home to a variety of independent retailers and local amenities, generating consistent footfall throughout the day. The business benefits from strong pedestrian and vehicular traffic, convenient delivery access, and a densely populated catchment of houses and flats, providing a loyal local customer base. Successfully operated by the current owners
since 2015, the business has built an excellent reputation within the community and is now offered for sale due to retirement. Further enhancing the opportunity is a spacious four-bedroom flat above the premises, suitable for owner occupation or potential subletting. Overall, this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a highly visible,
well-established takeaway with immediate trading potential in a
sought-after Worthing location.
THE PREMISES: This long-established, award-winning fish and chip takeaway
is presented to the market in very good condition, having been regularly
maintained throughout. Customers enter into a spacious waiting area with
a serve-over counter and six countertop seats for customers wishing
to dine in. The triple fish range sits at the heart of the operation, with an
adjoining preparation area thoughtfully arranged for efficient service and
supported by a range of fridges and freezers. To the rear is a fully tiled chipping and peeling room, designed for practicality, hygiene and a smooth workflow. The property also benefits from a substantial rear garage, providing excellent potato
storage alongside additional fridges and freezers. There are two rear parking spaces and dedicated bin storage. Convenient on-street parking further supports customer accessibility. The sale includes a comprehensive inventory of well-maintained, regularly serviced fixtures and fittings; a full inventory is available to seriously interested parties. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a popular,
well-positioned takeaway with an established customer base,
strong operational infrastructure and immediate income potential.
ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation includes 3 double bedrooms, 1 single
bedroom, a lounge, separate kitchen and a family bathroom.
Access to the flat is via the rear of the premises and can be sublet.
TURNOVER: The business is currently run by the vendor who
works full time in the business with the assistance of 3 part time staff members. Hours of Opening: Monday-Saturday 11:45am-2:30pm, then 4pm-9pm and 4PM -
8:30PM on Sunday. We are informed that the business is currently averaging £8,000 per week.
TENURE: A new FRI lease will be granted for a term of 12 years with 4 yearly rent reviews at a commencing rental of £24,000 per annum.
RATES: We have been verbally informed that the business currently benefits from the small business rate relief scheme and it’s been rated zero. The rateable value of the property is £8,100 per annum.
Prospective occupiers should make their own enquiries to verify same.
GENERAL REMARKS: An established, award-winning fish and chip takeaway prominently positioned on a busy main road in Worthing. The business benefits from excellent footfall, strong passing trade and convenient nearby parking, as well as having low overheads. The premises also include a self contained
spacious four-bedroom flat and are offered on a secure lease—presenting an appealing opportunity for an owner-operator or investor.
PRICE: We are instructed to quote for the lease, goodwill, equipment, trade fixtures and fittings £120,000 SAV
LEGAL FEES: Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs.
VIEWING: On no account should any approach be made to the Manager or the staff without a prior appointment through the vendor’s agents, Watkins Commercial, Telephone: 01273 709090.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: The rpemises has been rated a Band C and the full report is available upon request.
DISCLAIMER: Neither the Vendor nor the Agent gives or implies any warranty that the premises are fit for any particular use or that they comply with any relevant regulation or statutory requirement. The agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are
in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor beforeproceeding with the purchase.
VAT: All prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT. Any intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy
themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.
MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL PLANNING: We shall be pleased to assist any purchaser in arranging finance
to acquire this business or any other business you may be considering subject to status.
Prop. Ref: 6967C
These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form any part of any
contract

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