LEASEHOLD RUSTICO NEAPOLITAN PIZZERIA FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY

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LEASEHOLD
RUSTICO NEAPOLITAN PIZZERIA
FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY


LOCATION
The business benefits from an enviable location on a purpose-built parade directly across from Newhaven Marina. This sought-after area is encircled by contemporary residential developments and an industrial park, contributing to a robust and expanding customer base.
The locale also features a variety of recreational amenities, including a bowling green, tennis courts, a football pitch, and a nature reserve, all of which enhance the appeal for both local residents and visitors alike.
In addition, the presence of notable historic sites, such as a 16th Century fort, adds a unique cultural dimension to the area, attracting further interest. The proximity to the town and local beaches also ensures a steady flow of tourist traffic, especially during the summer months, significantly increasing the potential for revenue growth.

BUSINESS
This thriving business joined the Rustico Italian Restaurant Franchise in May 2025. They are a growing franchise of 11 family run outlets specialising in fresh Neapolitan pizza's, pasta and Italian favourites. See their website here: www.hellorustico.co.uk to see their menus, other branches and franchise terms. Decorated in a typical Italian pizzeria style the business quickly established a thriving turnover and is only now being offered for sale as the vendor wants to concentrate on expanding the brand in to other counties. He feels that this branch really requires an owner manager to fully exploit its full potential as it should be able to achieve £500k annual turnover if developed properly. In other branches Takeaway and collection sales account for around 35% of turnover and so there's considerable potential to develop this side of the business here.

TURNOVER
We are informed takings for the period 19 May 2025 to 15th Feb 2026 (40 weeks) were £338,064.89 @ 75% GP. For the period 10 April 2026 to 14 October 2026 sales were approximately £238,000 @ 75% GP.
Please note that the restaurant was temporarily closed following a fire on 15 February 2026 and reopened on 10 April 2026.

STAFF
The restaurant is mostly staff-run, with minimal day-to-day owner involvement. During the quieter season, the restaurant typically operates with one full-time and two part-time staff members, at a weekly labour cost of approximately £1,600. Staffing levels increase significantly during the summer.

PREMISES
Modern double retail unit with large patio frontage with al fresco seating for 60. Bifold patio doors leading to attractive fully equipped restaurant area with tables and chairs for 80. Tiled flooring, Bar servery with coffee machine, coffee grinder, Epos till system, hand wash basin. Sep Ladies & Gents WC facilities, each with hand wash basin. Kitchen to rear. Fully equipped with a range of commercial catering equipment including traditional brick pizza oven. Store Room.

TENURE
Commenced on 1 April 2025, with the next rent review in April 2030. RENT: £24,600 per annum. (5 year reviews)

EPC RATING
Band C

BUSINESS RATES
£5,136 per annum. covering both Unit 1 and Unit 2.