CAFE in Morley for Sale.
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly regarded traditional cafe occupying a prominent High Street position in the heart of Morley, Leeds.
Trading successfully for many years, the business has built an excellent reputation within the local community and benefits from a loyal customer base, strong repeat trade and consistently high levels of footfall. The cafe has been owned and operated by the current proprietor for the past seven years and is now being offered to the market due to retirement.
In addition to its thriving cafe operation, the business enjoys a successful outside catering division, providing an additional income stream and offering further scope for expansion. The business also benefits from a strong online presence, including approximately 8,000 Facebook followers.
The premises provide a welcoming main cafe area with seating for 21 customers together with a serving counter, coffee station and preparation area. A fully equipped commercial kitchen supports the day-to-day operation, whilst customer toilet facilities and a secondary cafe seating area (also used for private functions / afternoon teas) accommodate a further 19 customers. Externally, there is an attractive outdoor seating area providing space for approximately 20 customers.
The lower ground floor offers substantial additional space, currently utilised as a food preparation area for the outside catering business together with extensive storage facilities.
The cafe currently generates a turnover of approximately £3,500 per week, with the outside catering operation producing a turnover of approximately £70,000 per annum.
The business is presently operated predominantly by staff, presenting an excellent opportunity for a hands-on owner operator or working couple to increase profitability and further develop both the cafe and catering sides of the enterprise.
