How to sell your cafe on Daltons Business
Cafes have been a backbone of the British high street since they were cobbled and lit by gaslamps – we are the nation of tea, after all! It’s now a 4.6 billion pound industry according to Lumina Intelligence, and while the menu has changed since the 17th century, the cafe hasn’t changed that much considering. Commuters come and go, young parents catch up after playgroup, the builders grab a big brekkie – and someone is serving with a smile.
There are over 11,000 cafes across the UK, and a good proportion of these are fantastic independent venues up and down the country, worth a total of £1.6bn. In 2022, Lumina projected above-average growth of 25.3% for independent cafes, against a strong 14.4% for the sector as a whole, bringing it back above post-pandemic levels.
Cafe owners find themselves at a crossroads when contemplating the sale of their prized possession. To help cafe owners, there are online marketplaces such as Daltons Business, who helps and ease the pain of selling their cafe. Benefits of using Daltons Business for those looking to sell their cafe can be seen below:
1. Maximise Reach Across the Nation
Engaging with an online marketplace such as Daltons Business offers businesses a unique opportunity to show off their cafe to a nationwide audience. Daltons Business, as a digital marketplace, allows connections between sellers and a wide range of buyers from different areas in the country. By using Daltons Business, cafe owners can showcase their business, and attract buyers from around the country.
2. Streamlined Processes for Ease and Effectiveness
Showcasing your listing is simple and easy when using Daltons Business. As a business owner who is looking to sell your cafe, you can create a listing in three easy steps and your cafe will be instantly shown to our community of over 200,000+ registered buyers.
3. Clear Communication and Openness
At the heart of Daltons Business lies a commitment to transparency, mirroring the values embedded within the hospitality industry. This allows cafe owners to showcase their business, displaying the ins and outs of the cafe by uploading photos to providing key financial information within their listing. Plus, we only charge you an upfront fee to list with us, there are no hidden fees and no commission, ensuring you know exactly what you will pay and what you will receive.
Essential Cafe Selling Insights from Daltons Business
6000+
Cafe enquiries in 2023
200,000+
Active buyers
1000+
New cafe listings in 2023
Top 3
Most enquired category by Daltons’ buyers
Daltons has seen tens of thousands of cafes through the purchase process. It’s one of the top 3 categories on our marketplace. We know our stuff – at any time we have dozens of potential buyers making enquiries, over 6000 in a year, and we’ll help you make your business stand out. Here’s a few things to think about for showcasing your cafe.
● Sell your location to sell your cafe – a cafe needs a crowd, and that means footfall. Have clear numbers on hand, and where they are coming from to sell your cafe style. Are you drawing punters from high street shoppers or an industrial park? Have these details ready for your listing
● Be clear on your gear – are you selling any equipment with your business? Are there leases, or maintenance contracts to pass over? Be upfront about what is included to start sales on the right track
● Photograph well – don’t just snap some pics, take the time to get your cafe looking sharp. That means sunny weather, with lots of customers – get the family in if you need to. To make your business attractive, advertise it on its best day.
- Your business listing for 8 months
- New listing flag titled 'Retirement Sale' to help you stand out and attract attention
- Appears in new retirement sale category search making it easier to find your business
- Appears on dedicated retirement sale Email Newsletter sent to our community of 194,000+ buyers
- Promotion via our Social Media channels for further exposure
- Easy to manage your advert
- Listing performance report
- Personal Daltons Account Manager support (help with creating, managing and optimising your business listing)
- Easy to manage your advert
- Listing performance report
- Featured listing
- Promotion via our Social Media Channels
- Promotion of your business in our email to our community of 194,000+ buyers
- Appear in our Featured business carousel on our homepage
- Telephone support(Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
- Easy to manage your advert
- Listing performance report
- Featured listing
- Telephone support(Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
- Easy to manage your advert
- Listing performance report
FAQs
Customise your cafe listing effortlessly, by logging into your Daltons Business account at any time. Your changes will appear instantly. In regards to add-ons, enhance visibility with exciting add-ons, from top search placement to a coveted spot in our ‘featured’ carousel on the homepage – ensuring prime exposure to every visitor on Daltons Business!”
With the Daltons Business portal, you gain access to a real-time report showcasing the number of views and enquiries your listing has garnered. This report is readily available for your perusal, accessible at any time upon logging into your Daltons Business account.
With the Daltons Business portal, managing communication is a breeze. Utilise the integrated messaging feature to effortlessly view and respond to messages. Additionally, receive email notifications for every message, offering the convenience of responding directly via email if you prefer.
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