Business
Please quote reference B07292

CoGoGo are delighted to welcome to the market The Famous 1657 Chocolate House & Tea Room, a well established and highly rated Chocolate Shop in Kendal, Cumbria.

The business has been trading 40 years, with our clients taking over in 2019. The business has built up an excellent reputation during its time of trading. As seen by the online ratings and reviews, the business is extremely popular online and within the local area.

The business has now come to the open market due to our clients desire for a change of direction. 

The Famous 1657 Chocolate House built in the 1630’s is internationally renowned as a haven for chocoholics.

Customers can choose their selection from an extensive range of chocolates and can select their box design, box size and fill it with their choice of chocolates. The range includes, bespoke chocolate boxes, pre-made chocolate boxes, hampers. Easter and Christmas chocolates.

Their luxury chocolates continue to attract chocoholics and corporate clients from over 40 countries taking advantage of 100 different kinds of loose chocolates and their ability to offer personalised chocolates and gift boxes.

Customers can order online or visit the shop. The business offers Click & Collect. Order by 12pm for same day collection

The business also includes a popular and well renowned tea room offering a varied and interesting menu that includes;

• Hot Chocolate
• Cream Teas
• Puddings and desserts
• Cakes
• Snacks
• Sandwiches

The sale will include the company website and social media accounts and the business enjoys great visibility online with impressive reviews such as;

• “Would definitely recommend, very cutesy, olde worldly, very old fashioned tea room….I love it!”
• “This is a gorgeous little coffee shop and café just off the main shopping street in Kendal”
• “Great place, great staff, fantastic drinks, sensible prices”
• “A lovely quirky tea rooms selling 16 varieties of delicious Hot Chocolate“

Key selling points –

• A well established business with an enviable reputation and many existing customers
• Current owners happy to offer a handover to ensure the continued success
• All fixtures, fittings and equipment included in sale making this a real Turnkey business opportunity
• Ideal owner managed or partnership business
• Prime trading position with loads of footfall

Scope to improve –

• Advertising and marketing campaign
• Maximise the use of social media
• Extend the opening hours
• Invest in SEO and PPC to drive customers to website

A breakdown on all fixtures, fittings and kitchen equipment included in the sale can be made available. 

Location
The Famous 1657 Chocolate House is located on Branthwaite Brow, in Kendal, Cumbria.

The business has eye catching signage and receives high levels of footfall and passing trade.

Premises
Ground floor –

• The business occupies quirky premises that are ideally suited to the trade. The Chocolate House consists of three levels. The ground floor has steps down into the chocolate shop from the cobbled street. Lots of period details such as beamed ceilings and traditional timber windows , A seating area with wooden tables and chairs providing approximately 20 covers, bespoke timber counter, glass fronted gateau display, glass fronted serve counter with chocolate displays, perimeter shelving, timber display unit with drawers and open shelving beneath, alcove shelving, comfy seating area with leather effect tub chairs. Level Three consists of leaning boards and additional seating providing a further 12 covers.

Tenure
We are advised that the business is being sold on a Leasehold basis, currently on a 5 year lease. The rent is £14,500 per annum. 

Hours
The current trading hours are –

Monday to Saturday – 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday – Closed

Staff
We are advised that the business is run and managed by both owners. 

Financial Profile
Financials can be made available upon request.