CHESTER - Cards & Gifts/Coffee Shop Well Established W/T £1, 635 (Under M

This is a first class opportunity to acquire a delightful Cards & Gifts shop situated in a prime position in the heart of Chester City Centre.
Bridge Cards & Gifts has been trading profitably since its inception in 2004 and since that time has earned an enviable reputation.

Specialising in fresh, high end, Belgium Leonidas Chocolates, this first class retail business has established a large and loyal regular client base whilst also appealing to the impressive tourism trade magnificent City attracts year upon year.

The business benefits from three lucrative income streams. Firstly, the card retail business, formally this part of the business was branded as a Hallmark store and since 2008 this branding has been removed so that the founders of the business can offer a more exclusive range of traditional and hand-made cards. The second income stream is generated through its Leonidas Chocolates and high end giftware. These products are appealing as standalone purchases but also make ideal and profitable add-on sales to the greetings cards business.

Finally the owners have opened, on the first floor, an exclusive cafe, offering coffee and cakes, served in sophisticated yet contemporary surroundings overlooking this historic City.This third income stream generates profitable revenue and maximises the return that can be achieved from the building. This coffee shop business previously operated from the ground floor, but due to high demand has now moved to a larger area on the first floor to allow the owners to accommodate more clients. The building also offers a second floor which currently has a fully fitted kitchen, staff room, store room and managers office. The building is extensive and retains some of its original features, this delightful building coupled with this historic location makes Bridge Cards & Gifts and an ideal opportunity for a lifestyle change for a new owner to enjoy.

The business has traded strongly since launch and is only being offered for sale due to the founders other business interests.

The business has been operated entirely under management and therefore presents an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic hands on husband and wife team to build upon the solid foundations laid down by the founder and push the business on to the next level.