Overview
Brians Chippy is a long-established and highly regarded traditional fish and chip shop situated in the heart of Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan, with a trading history spanning more than fifty years. A genuine cornerstone of the local community, the business has built an enviable reputation for freshly prepared food, friendly service and unwavering consistency, reflected in its maintained five-star food hygiene rating. The property is held freehold, combining an operational business with a tangible asset that carries genuine development and investment potential.
Currently operating on a part-time, lifestyle basis, the business presents considerable scope for a new owner to grow turnover through extended opening hours, the introduction of a delivery service, and an active social media presence, none of which are currently in place. Above the trading premises sits unused upper-floor accommodation with clear potential for residential conversion, making this an attractive proposition for an owner-operator, investor or developer seeking a flexible and asset-backed opportunity.
Business Highlights
- Established takeaway business with over fifty years of continuous community trading
- Maintained fivestar food hygiene rating since the introduction of the legislation
- Annual turnover of approximately £56,000 generated on a parttime, reducedhours basis
- Freehold property included in the sale, encompassing both the trading premises and upper residential floors
- Upper floors comprising three large rooms and a WC currently unoccupied and offering strong conversion potential, subject to planning
- Significant untapped growth potential through extended hours, delivery integration and digital marketing
- All fixtures, fittings and equipment included for a seamless handover to a new owner
Location
Brians Chippy occupies a prominent end-of-terrace corner position on Ince Green Lane, one of the area's principal thoroughfares connecting residential estates with local schools, shops and amenities. The surrounding area is densely populated, generating consistent footfall and a loyal base of repeat customers, with on-street parking available to the front and side of the premises. Wigan town centre lies approximately one and a half miles away, and the business benefits from straightforward access to major road links providing onward connections to Leigh, Warrington and Bolton, as well as the M6 motorway within approximately ten minutes.
Premises & Tenure
The ground-floor trading area is well equipped for continued operation, featuring a customer counter and display area, a three-pan frying range with extraction, a potato rumbler and chipper, refrigeration units and dedicated preparation and storage space, with rear access available for deliveries. The first and second floors contain three substantial rooms together with a WC and sink room, currently unoccupied and in need of renovation, presenting a compelling opportunity to create self-contained residential units or private owner accommodation, subject to planning consent. The property is held freehold, offering long-term security and meaningful capital upside through future development of the upper floors.
Next Steps
Goodwins Business Brokers are inviting enquiries from experienced operators, first-time buyers and investors alike who recognise the combined value of an established trading business and a freehold property with development potential. To register your interest or to arrange a viewing, please contact the Goodwins team directly. Full details are available in the Information Memorandum.
