The business is being offered for sale solely due to the owners’ retirement, providing a genuine opportunity for a new owner to take over an established and profitable operation.
Trading & Turnover
The business currently achieves average weekly takings of approximately £3,700, with the majority of sales being cash transactions.
A particularly attractive feature is the exceptionally limited trading schedule. The shop currently trades for just 12 hours per week, opening:
Thursday: 5pm – 9pm
Friday: 5pm – 9pm
Saturday: 5pm – 9pm
Despite these very restricted opening hours, the business generates strong weekly turnover, highlighting the potential for a new owner to increase revenue by extending the trading hours and/or introducing additional services.
The business currently operates a traditional fish & chip menu and does not offer deliveries, leaving scope for a purchaser to explore delivery services, online ordering, additional menu options and extended opening hours, subject to any necessary permissions.
Premises & Accommodation
The sale includes the business premises together with three-bedroom accommodation, offering significant additional value and convenience for an incoming owner.
The property also benefits from:
Front and rear parking
Single-car garage
Three-bedroom living accommodation
Fixtures and fittings included in the sale
The premises are held on a council lease running until 2043, providing a long remaining term for a purchaser.
The current annual rent is £9,500, representing a relatively low occupational cost in relation to the reported turnover.
Business Opportunity
This represents an unusual opportunity to acquire an established fish & chip business producing approximately £3,700 per week in average takings while trading only 12 hours per week.
A new owner could potentially build upon the existing operation through:
Extending opening hours
Introducing lunchtime trading
Opening additional days
Introducing delivery services
Developing online ordering
Expanding the existing menu
Increasing marketing and local advertising
The business has been successfully operated by the current owners for 18 years, providing an established trading history and an existing customer base.
Reason for Sale
The business is being offered for sale only because the current owners are retiring after 18 years of ownership.
This is therefore an opportunity to acquire an established business with substantial scope to develop the existing operation, whilst also benefiting from included residential accommodation, parking and a long lease.
Key Figures at a Glance:
Average weekly takings: £3,700
Trading hours: 12 hours per week
Opening: Thursday–Saturday, 5pm–9pm
Annual rent: £9,500
Lease: Council lease until 2043
Accommodation: 3 bedrooms
Parking: Front & rear
Garage: Single-car garage
Delivery service: None currently
Menu: Traditional fish & chips
Ownership: 18 years
Reason for sale: Retirement
Fixtures & fittings: Included
LEGAL COSTS:
- Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs in connection with the sale
- Landlord's legal fees are the buyers and sellers responsibility and are to be shared equally.
TRADING INFORMATION:
*Trading information will be made available to genuinely interested parties who have signed a Non Disclosure Agreement and viewed the premises
DEPOSIT:
*Successful Applicants will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit.
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS:
Important: Discreet customer visits are encouraged, but DO NOT approach the vendor or staff directly.
