AJF Commercial Business Sales are extremely pleased to welcome to the market this fabulous well established and extremely busy Fish and Chip shop in the highly visited coastal town of Fleetwood in Lancashire.

Location:

Fleetwood is a stunning Victorian seaside resort with a lovely promenade and is easily accessible from Cleveleys, Poulton Le Fylde and Blackpool, and ideally located just a short drive away from the M55 motorway.

Fleetwood hosts many attractions, a few being its large marina and harbour and the beautiful promenade with magnificent views over the Irish sea, Lancashire and Cumbria.

The business is superbly positioned within the town centre which attracts a huge footfall of market traders, regular visitors, tourists and coach parties throughout the year.

The business is surrounded by a large number of complimentary businesses and situated within an area of residential houses, thus thriving on much passing, loyal and repeat trade.

Lancashire County Council are investing £3.9 million in a full refurbishment of the popular historic Victorian Market which was established in 1842 and has won the award of Best Indoor Market.

Business:

The business has been in the careful hands of our clients for the last 13 years and we have been advised that there has been a traditional Fish Fryer on the premises dating back to 1901.

Over this time, our clients and past owners have built up a fabulous and enviable reputation for providing excellent, traditional fish and chips, pies and various hot food and soft drinks to regular customers and the large number of visiting tourists.

The business thrives off much loyal and repeat trade having a fabulous reputation and good customer service with a 5* food hygiene certificate and excellent reviews online.

Customers have the option of takeaway food or eating indoors with a good-sized dining room beautifully decorated with tables and chairs.

Premises:

Good sized business and living / owners accommodation premises set out over 3 floors.

Highly visible corner position with attractive frontal signage visible from all sides.

Free car parking to the front and sides of the business.

Entrance door leading into open plan fish and chip servery.

Fish and chips range.

Serving counter.

6 pan baine marie.

Plenty of storage areas.

Cash till.

Door leading into rear good sized dining room tastefully decorated with tables and chairs and seating for approximately 24 covers.

Door to rear preparation kitchen with a range of cooking appliances some of which include: fridges and freezers, oven, hob, microwaves, stainless steel preparation area, base units for storage and commercial stainless steel sink.

Door to rear room with chip peeler and rumbler.

CCTV is in place throughout the building.

Good range of storage areas throughout.

Door leading to rear customer W/C with handwash sink.

Separate entrance door to side leading to Owner’s / Living accommodation which briefly comprises:

Hall stairs and landing.

Open plan lounge with dining area and fully fitted kitchen.

2 x double bedrooms.

Family bathroom with bath, over bath shower, W/C and handwash sink.

Door leading to roof top terrace garden with a range of shrubs, plants, seating area and fish pond.

Stairs leading into good sized basement / cellar currently used for additional storage but could be converted to two good sized rooms to suit.

Reason for sale:

The business is now only offered for sale allowing our client to take a well-deserved early retirement.

Tenure:

The business only (ground floor fish and chip shop with dining area) is being offered on a leasehold basis with a purchase price of £45,000.

The combined business and building with living accommodation are being offered on a Freehold basis with a purchase price of £235,000.

Rates:

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

Opening Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11.30am – 1.30pm & 4.30pm – 7.00pm
Thursday: 11.30am – 1.30pm & 4.30pm – 7.00pm
Friday: 11.30am – 1.30pm & 4.30pm – 7.00pm
Saturday: 11.30am – 1.30pm
Sunday: Closed

The business is run on minimal hours and the new owner(s) could further enhance the already healthy turnover by increasing the opening hours.

Financial Information:

Turnover – Available on request.

Summary:

This is a remarkable opportunity to own a well-established and extremely profitable business in a beautiful seaside town attracting visitors all year through.

With a Leasehold option and Freehold option available, this would make an ideal investment for a partnership or family run business.

This business is a credit to the current owners who have built up a remarkable and enviable reputation producing much loyal and repeat trade and is located in a superb trading location within a busy historical tourist town.

Therefore, AJF Commercial Business Sales strongly recommend early discussions to view.

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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