This business occupies one of the premier positions within the heart of the Brighton’s city centre. The café has been open for just over two years and now only comes to the market due to the vendors wishing to focus on other business opportunities. The café specialises in a selection of brunch and lunch Italian street-food, desserts and artisanal Gelato. During the present owner’s stewardship, they have created excellent goodwill and valuable repeat customer base, with 4.9-star reviews on Google and 5 stars on Trip Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity to buy a fully fitted cafe in a prime location in Brighton City Centre.

THE PREMISES: The cafe is located in a prime location on Market Street, Brighton. Which is in Brighton’s town centre and is only minutes from Brighton’s South Laine, Brighton’s Town Hall and many retail outlets. This is one of the busiest areas in Brighton and sees a high footfall throughout the year. On entering the cafe, there is a large serve over ice cream chiller counter, with a small preparation area behind this and a two-group coffee machine and grinder. Adjacent to this is the main cooking area which is fully equipped and has newly installed extraction and a twin deep fat fryer. The staff toilet is towards the rear of the premises. There is currently seating for 18 covers to the front of the café, however additional tables and seats could be added. During the winters months the vendors has also erected a marquee to provide cover for customers. There is also a full height basement which is accessed via a hatch behind the serve over counter which contains a number of freezers and provides a large dry storage area. There is also then access to the yard behind the building.

TURNOVER: This business is currently run by the vendor with the assistance of 1 full time member of staff during the winter months. During the summer month the business trades Monday-Friday 10am-6pm and 10am-9pm on weekends. During the winter months they will open during the weekends and mid-week, weather dependant. We have been informed that the weekly average turnover is £4,200 per week.

GENERAL REMARKS: Excellent trading position in Brighton. High footfall throughout the year. Large outdoor seating area. Obvious potential of this business will immediately be seen at the time of inspection. Fully refurbished and maintained to an excellent standard.

TENURE: The business occupies two premises which has two individual leases and the same landlord for both sites. Both premises are held on a full repairing and insuring lease at a combined current rental of £25,000 per annum exclusive. The current leases have approximately 7 years left and the next rent review is in October 2024.

RATES: We have been verbally informed that the current rates payable are £3,223 per annum. Prospective occupiers should make their own enquiries to verify same.

PRICE: We are instructed to quote for the goodwill, valuable lease, and certain trade fixtures and fittings Price reduction £50,000 SAV.

LEGAL FEES: Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs.

VIEWING: no account should any approach be made to the Manager or the staff without a prior appointment through the vendor’s agents, Watkins Commercial, Telephone: 01273 709090.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: The premises has been rated a band D, full report available upon request.

DISCLAIMER: Neither the Vendor nor the Agent gives or implies any warranty that the premises are fit for any particular use or that they comply with any relevant regulation or statutory requirement.

The agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor before proceeding with the purchase.

VAT: All prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT. Any intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.

MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL PLANNING: We shall be pleased to assist any purchaser in arranging finance to acquire this business or any other business you may be considering subject to status.

Prop. Ref: 6664C

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