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A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and fully operational Italian

restaurant in a prominent position on Lewes Road, one of Brighton’s principal

arterial routes and a key approach to the city centre. The business occupies a

strong trading location, benefiting from year-round footfall generated by the

substantial student population, local residents and families, and neighbouring retailers and service businesses. Excellent public transport links, including nearby bus stops,

support a broad customer catchment and provide potential for continued growth in both dine-in and delivery trade. Established approximately five years ago, the restaurant offers a comprehensive Italian-inspired breakfast, lunch and Sunday lunch

menu. It has developed an excellent local reputation, supported by ratings of 4.7

stars on Google and 5 stars on Uber Eats. Offered for sale due to the owner’s proposed

new business venture, this represents a genuine turnkey opportunity for an

experienced operator or first-time buyer to acquire a recognised and

well-positioned Brighton hospitality business with anestablished customer base

and clear scope to build on its success.

THE PREMISES: The restaurant is presented to an excellent standard

throughout, having been comprehensively refurbished approximately

five years ago. The well-appointed customer area provides 44 internal

covers, supplemented by a further 12 covers to the front beneath a covered

terrace. Bi-fold windows create a light and flexible dining environment, further

enhanced by recently installed air conditioning. A fully fitted bar is positioned to the rear of the dining area and incorporates under-counter refrigeration, a glasswasher, ice machine, two-group coffee machine and grinder. The commercial kitchen is fitted to a high specification, with commercial extraction, cooking line, preparation

facilities and separate wash-up area. Further equipment includes three-phase electricity and a double pizza oven. Additional storage is available within a separate rear unit, equipped with fridges, freezers and dry-goods racking. Two rear

parking spaces provide a valuable operational benefit, supporting deliveries and

collection trade.

TURNOVER: The café is currently open Monday to Saturday from

8.00am to 5.00pm, and Sunday from 9.00am to 5.00pm. The owner works part time in the business and oversees its day-to-day management. The current staffing structure comprises one full-time manager, one full-time chef and two part-time weekend members of staff. The business currently generates averageweekly sales of approximately £4,000 to £5,000 and benefits from a strong takeaway trade, supported by Deliveroo and Uber Eats.

PREMISES LICENCE: 2025/04839/LAPREN. Allows for the sake of retail alcohol on and off the premises between the hours of 11am-11pm Monday-Sunday.

TENURE: The premises is held on a FRI lease at a current rental of £14,000 per annum. The lease was originally 15 years and has 7 years remaining. The next rent review is in October 2028.

RATES: The business receives the benefit of the Small Business Rate Relief and the amount payable at the present time is £6,100 per annum. The rateable value for the property is £16,000 per annum. Prospective occupiers should make their own enquiries to verify same.

GENERAL REMARKS: Prominently positioned on a busy main road, the premises benefit from excellent visibility and substantial passing traffic. The surrounding area is characterised by a vibrant student population, providing strong potential for sustained all-day trade. The property benefits from low operating overheads, a secure lease and a premises licence. Customer seating is provided for approximately 56 covers, arranged internally and across the front terrace.

PRICE: We are instructed to quote for the goodwill, lease, premises licence and fixture and fittings - £95,000 SAV

LEGAL FEES: landlord’s legal costs.

Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs. The purchaser to pay for the

VIEWING: On no account should any approach be made to the staff without a prior appointment through the vendor’s sole agents, Watkins Commercial, Telephone: 01273 709090.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: The property is rated a Band C, the full report is available on 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 before

proceeding 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: 6970C

These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form

any part of any contract

APPLICANTS CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

I understand and agree that any information regarding any business supplied to by Watkins Commercial will be kept strictly

confidential. I also undertake that I will:

i) ii) View businesses registered with Watkins Commercial by appointment only.

Not contact any owner, staff, suppliers, competitors or customers of any business registered with Watkins

Commercial

iii) Not pass on any information supplied by Watkins Commercial to any third party other than a professional advisor et.

Bank, solicitor, surveyor accountant, etc.

iv) v) Submit any offers direct to Watkins Commercial with whom I will conduct all negotiations

Be liable for any commission which would have been due to Watkins Commercial should I be party to negotiations or

actions which seek to preclude, or are contrary to the interest of Watkins Commercial