AJF Commercial Business Sales are delighted to welcome to the market this well-established, highly recommended, and extremely busy bakery, and cafe with the most wonderful views located in the beautiful and historic town of Arnside, Cumbria.

Location:

Arnside is a beautiful unspoilt village and tourist resort with views over the stunning estuary towards Morecambe bay.

Once a former fishing village, there are many features still visible from its historical past.

The village is easily accessible by public transport having its own train station, with train links from Carnforth, Grange-Over-Sands, Ulverston and Barrow-in-Furness.

Arnside village is located within the south area of the stunning Lake District, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty attracting visitors all year through.

The business is perfectly located on the promenade and is surrounded by complimentary businesses, restaurants, bars, shops and an abundance of residential housing close by.

With the large amount of tourists visiting the area, the business thrives on much passing and loyal repeat trade.

The M6 motorway network linking the town is just a short drive away.

Business:

This highly successful business is very well known in the area and is extremely popular within the locality, tourists and further afield.

This traditional bakery is well known locally having an excellent and enviable reputation in providing exquisite home cooked hot and cold food, some of which include: various breads and baps, savoury pies, sausage rolls, pasties, fruit pies, cream cakes, various cakes, vegetarian options and ‘made to order’ hot and cold specialist foods.

This independent bakery thrives off much loyal and repeat trade and provides good quality traditional produce using the best locally sourced ingredients.

The business has excellent reviews online and is extremely active on social media.

All fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.

Our client is also willing to do a handover / training period to the new owner(s).

The business has an incredible turnover with excellent gross profit margins and this can also be enhanced should the new owner wish to introduce deliveries and / or outside catering.

Premises:

Double fronted highly visible Leasehold building set out over 2 floors with good visible signage.

Car parking to the front and sides of the business ideal for ‘takeaway food on the go’ and additional staff car parking area to the rear.

The business is fitted out with quality fixtures and fittings and has been beautifully decorated by our client.

Entrance door leading into good sized open plan café with serving, eating and display areas.

Tables and chairs providing seating inside for around 20 people.

Serving / chiller counter with glass display with a range of cakes and bakery produce.

Pie oven.

Pie warmer.

Rotisserie.

Fridges / freezers.

Bean to cup coffee machine and bean grinder.

To the rear are display racks with a range of specialist breads, baps and rolls.

Epos cash till, card machine and telephone point.

Separate serving hatch to the side for people wanting drinks, ice cream and food on the go, ideal for the large amount of walkers visiting the village.

Door leading to rear preparation kitchen with a range of appliances.

Door leading to W/C with handwash sink.

Stairs leading to first and split second floor.

Good sized bakery and preparation areas with a range of baking and cooking appliances, some of which include: 3 shelf pie oven, tray rack and cooling racks, pie press, pastry mixer Commercial and Industrial, meat slicer, dough mixer, hobs, pizza oven, microwaves, baine marie, flat plate commercial sink, stainless steel preparation areas and a range of fridge and freezers.

Door leading to weighing room and 2 further dry food storage rooms.

Good sized walk in cold room / freezer.

Door leading to rear car parking area.

Further storage rooms for dry foods and fridge and freezer.

Large office, staff room and break out area for staff members.

Reason for sale:

The business has now become available to the market as our client is looking to take a well-deserved early retirement.

Tenure:

We are advised that the tenure is Leasehold and a new lease will be assigned.

Rates:

We are advised that the business is currently exempt from Business Rates.

Staff:

We are advised that the business is run by our client and 2 full time and 6 part time members of staff.

Opening Hours:

Monday: 8.30am – 5.00pm

Tuesday: 8.30am – 5.00pm

Wednesday: 8.30am – 5.00pm

Thursday: 8.30am – 5.00pm

Friday: 8.30am – 5.00pm

Saturday: 8.30am – 5.00pm

Sunday: 8.30am – 5.00pm

Financial Information:

Turnover – Available on request.

Summary:

This is a remarkable life changing opportunity to own this extremely busy and highly popular bakery and café with the most wonderful views in the stunning location of Arnside, Cumbria.

Being well known within the area with residents, and visiting tourists, the business thrives on much loyal and repeat trade and is a credit to the current owner who has built up a remarkable and enviable reputation over the years.

The business is in ‘walk in start trading condition’ with a handover and training period offered by our client to the new owner(s).

Therefore, AJF Commercial Business Sales strongly recommend early discussions to view, as businesses of this calibre in a fantastic trading area, rarely stay on the market long.

Contact Details:

If you would like to contact us to discuss the business in further detail or to arrange a viewing, you can by the following methods:

Telephone – 01204 325 101

Email – enquiries@ajfcommercial.co.uk

Website – www.ajfcommercial.co.uk

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