Mailbox Estates welcomes to the market an exciting opportunity to acquire (on a leasehold basis or Freehold) a long standing and exceptionally well-run traditional fish and chip shop business.

The Opportunity:
• Weekly turnover in excess of £10,000
• Option to purchase a new lease or the freehold
• Nil Business Rates
• Two bedroom flat with rental income of £800.00 per month
• 5* Food Hygiene Rating

Opportunity to keep the franchise brand name for £50 per week

Reason For Sale:
• Our client is selling this business in order to focus on other business interests that are geographically closer to home.

Location:
• The store is located on a busy street close to a residential area and benefits from high levels of footfall and passing trade.
• The shop sits alongside other complimentary retail businesses including several well-known high street names.
• The store is well presented and maintained, with clear visible signage.

Internal:
• Internal area of 158 sq.m (1700 sq. ft)

External:
• There is secure customer parking available to the front and rear.
• Delivery access to the rear

Weekly Turnover:
• We have been advised by our client that the weekly turnover on average is £10,000.
•The business is a member of Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo.

Tenure:
• The business is offered for sale with a new 20 year lease with further terms to be negotiated.
• Option to purchase the freehold for £350,000 plus the goodwill of £220,000.

Trading Hours:
Monday – Thursday 12:00pm – 9:30pm
Friday – Saturday 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Sunday – Closed

Staff:
• The business is run and managed by one full time and five part time members of staff.

Accommodation:
• Included in the sale, a two bedroom flat that benefits from separate access. Currently rented out for £800.00 per calendar month but may be vacant upon possession if required.

Rent:
• The rent payable per annum is £22,000 ( Includes the accommodation )
• Rental income from the accommodation can offset the rent payable to £12,400 per year.

Fixtures and Fittings:
The business is well-fitted throughout and a valuable inventory of equipment is included in the sale price.

Rates:
• Purchasers should enquire with relevant local authorities to confirm the rates payable

Legal costs:
• Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs in connection with the sale.

Trading Information:
• Full accounts will be made available to seriously interested parties after they have viewed the business.

Regulatory:
* A5 Licence
* 5 Food Hygiene Rating

Viewing arrangements:
• Mailbox Estates highly advise early viewing to avoid disappointment.
• Discreet customer visits are encouraged but ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD ANY DIRECT APPROACH BE MADE TO THE VENDOR OR ANY OF IT’S STAFF.

DEPOSIT
*Successful Applicants will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit.

Mailbox Estates highly advise early viewing to avoid disappointment.