AJF Commercial Business Sales are delighted to welcome to the market this well-established, highly recommended, and extremely well known busy traditional bakery and sandwich bar located in the stunning town of Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire.

Location:

The business is perfectly situated in the centre of the stunning coastal town of Thornton Cleveleys and is surrounded by a huge array of complementary businesses, and residential housing.

Thornton Cleveleys attracts many visitors and tourists all through the year and is perfect for that holiday getaway with many high street named shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels and leisure facilities located in the centre.

There is an abundance of car parking facilities nearby and the town is serviced by tram and bus routes with Blackpool and Fleetwood being just a short drive away attracting many visitors every year, thus giving the business much loyal and repeat trade.

Thornton Cleveleys is easily accessible from the main road and the A585 and the M55 motorway is just a short drive away.

Business:

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

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

All fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.

The business also has fantastic reviews online and is active on Social Media.

Customers have the choice to either eat in or take away and there is the option for tables and chairs outside to the front.

Premises:

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

Car parking directly to the front of the business ideal for ‘takeaway food on the go’ and further car parking in the side streets nearby.

Entrance door leading into good sized open plan shop with serving counter, display areas and dining area with tables and chairs providing indoor seating.

Serving / chiller counter with glass display with a large selection of cakes and desserts.

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

Bean to cup coffee machine with specialist syrups.

Salad bar and integrated cooler fridges.

Hot pie cabinet.

Soup kettle.

Telephone point, Epos cash till and card machine.

To the side rear is a good sized rear room which is currently used as office, staff room and dry food storage with fridges and a freezer.

Door leading to preparation kitchen with a range of cooking appliances, fitted wall and base units and a chest freezer.

Separate store room.

W/C with handwash sink.

Door leading to outside rear with good sized separate working bakery and separate area housing a Foster double door bakery commercial freezer.

The bakery is well equipped with a range of baking and cooking appliances some of which include:

Double deck commercial baking oven, tray racks and cooling racks, pie press, three Hobart mixers (12 litre, 30 litre, and 40 litre), bread proving cabinet, gas hob, dough divider, Polar commercial fridge, stainless steel and wooden preparation tables, hand wash sink, commercial sink, and a range of cooking utensils.

Good storage area to the side for dry foods and various flours.

Private rear garden with plants and shrubs.

Stairs leading to first floor good sized living accommodation which briefly comprises:

Large Lounge.

Fitted Kitchen.

Bathroom with shower and W/C.

Master Double Bedroom.

(Note: Our client leases the whole building, and the first floor could be used as living accommodation for the new owner or could be let out producing further income).

Reason for sale:

This business is well established and has been carefully and passionately run with a superb service over this time by our client, resulting in a large amount of repeat trade and a loyal customer base.

A change in personal circumstances forces a reluctant sale.

Tenure:

We are advised that the tenure is Leasehold.

Rates:

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

Opening Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9.00am – 2.30pm
Thursday: 8.30am – 2.30pm
Friday: 8.30am – 2.30pm
Saturday: 8.30am – 2.30pm
Sunday: Closed

(Note: The opening hours can be extended to increase the already healthy turnover).

Financial Information:

Turnover – Available on request.

Summary:

This is a fantastic opportunity to own this extremely busy and highly popular bakery and sandwich bar which is well known within the area with residents and businesses both locally and in the surrounding towns, thus thriving on much loyal and repeat trade.

This business is an absolute credit to our client who has built up a remarkable and enviable reputation and is in ‘walk in start trading condition’ with all fixtures and fittings included.

Therefore, AJF Commercial Business Sales strongly recommend early discussions to view, as businesses of this calibre 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

You can also find us on:

Facebook – AJF Commercial Business Sales

Twitter – @ajfcommercial

Instagram – @ajf_commercial

LinkedIn – AJF Commercial Business Sales