REF 6988 Leasehold Fish & Chip Shop and Three Bedroom Accommodation Blacks Brokers are pleased to bring to the market this leasehold fish and chip shop with three bedroom accommodation in the beautiful beach-front location of Fleetwood, Lancashire.
INTRODUCTIONThe Chippy! was established in 1994 and our client took ownership in 2018. The business offers a good range of freshly made foods and has quickly become very well known. It has a strong base of regular customers in place already as well as benefitting from a huge amount of passing trade due to this excellent popular tourist location. Our client has ensured the business has an excellent reputation and boasts a five star food hygiene rating. Superb reviews are noted on Google, Facebook and Trip Advisor.
LOCATIONThe Chippy! occupies a main road trading position. The area is densely populated both with residential and commercial surroundings and is also popular with tourists. The business has good public transport links with a tram stop directly outside. Fleetwood is well linked by the M55.
REASON FOR SALE
The business is ideally suited to a hands on owner operator. Due to our clients ill health a desire to retire the business is offered for sale and therefore presents and excellent opportunity for a new owner operator or team to take the business to the next level.
LEASE
The building is available on a competitive rent on a Full Repair and Insure (FRI) lease. This is the most common form of commercial lease. The current lease is a six year lease which began in 2018 at a cost of £199 per week.
STAFF
The business operates with our two clients in full time employment supported by one part time member of staff as and when required.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The Chippy! has traded solidly since opening. We are advised that the business has an annual turnover of £82,000. Full financial information can be made available after viewing.
BUSINESS RATES
The business currently benefits from small business rates relief. Purchasers should enquire with relevant local authorities to confirm the business rates payable.
SUMMARY
This well established fish and chip shop occupies an enviable trading position just a short distance away from the beach front. There is plenty of scope to develop the business further with the introduction of deliveries along with the implementation of a website with ordering service and the potential for expansion of the current menu. This proposition would ideally suit an owner operating team who could push the business forward and build upon the solid and impressive trading foundations. Early viewings are strongly advised.
Trading hours:
MON: CLOSED
TUE - THU: 11:30 - 14:30 / 16:30 - 19:30
FRI & SAT: 11:30 - 19:30
SUN: 12:00 - 17:00
Is accommodation included?:
BUILDING LAYOUT AND DESIGN
The Chippy! operates from the ground floor of a double fronted, two story property within a parade of shops. The business has striking branding and signage on display above a fully glazed frontage. Inside, you are greeted with the main servery which is where takeaway orders are place. To the left hand side of the servery is the large restaurant area which offers ample customer seating. To the rear of the property are the customer toilets, preparation area, fully equipped kitchen and chipping and rumbling room. All areas are presented to an exceptional standard throughout.
On the first floor of the property is a three bedroom owners accommodation. This comprises of two large double bedrooms, one single bedroom, a large lounge, kitchen and family bathroom.
Location Details:
Fleetwood
Leasehold Term:
£199 Per Week