Overview
S17 Coffee Shop and Bistro is a well-established and highly regarded coffee shop and bistro located in Dore, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Established in 2010, the business has built an exceptional reputation for its high quality take on traditional food and drink, and is a firm favourite amongst both locals and visitors to the area.
Trading from an attractive double-fronted unit on a busy commuter route, the business operates as a daytime coffee house using premium ingredients and a broad service offering, complemented by popular weekly bistro evenings held on Saturdays. It also offers private function hire into the evenings.
With a turnover of circa £460,000 and an adjusted profit of circa £71,000, the business presents a strong and growing trading performance within a loyal and repeat customer base.
Business Highlights
- Turnover of circa £460,000 with an adjusted EBITDA of circa £71,000.
- Established in 2010 with a longstanding local legacy and exceptional reputation.
- High quality fitout requiring no further investment from an incoming operator.
- Broad offering spanning daytime dining and successful weekly bistro evenings.
- Loyal, repeat customer base providing ongoing, consistent revenue.
- Excellent ratings: 4.7 stars on Google (over 365 reviews), 4.7 stars on Facebook and 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor.
- Capacity for 60 covers across indoor and outdoor seating.
- Positioned on a busy commuter route with offroad parking.
The Business
S17 Coffee Shop and Bistro has successfully established itself as a daytime coffee house, utilising premium ingredients and a broad service offering, whilst also hosting weekly bistro evenings on Saturdays. It is currently run by the owner alongside 12 employed staff members, opening six days per week between 9am and 4pm, with a late evening opening on Saturdays.
The daytime menu is extensive, covering fresh ground coffee and a wide selection of teas, cooked breakfasts, brunch-inspired dishes, freshly prepared sandwiches and paninis, a children's selection, a seasonal specials menu, sides, cold drinks and locally produced desserts. A selection of breakfast burritos and sandwiches is also available for takeaway.
A unique feature of the business is the weekly Saturday bistro nights. These bookable events have seen huge success, with a menu that is regularly changed to remain fresh and seasonally appealing. Dates are advertised on the website, where customers can register to receive an email invite to book. The business also offers private function hire, accommodating groups of up to 30 for a seated meal or up to 40 for more casual dining.
The business is defensible through its established reputation, loyal repeat customer base, strong branding and prime trading position.
Location
The business is situated in Dore, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, occupying a ground floor unit within a busy retail parade. It benefits from off-road parking and a position on a busy commuter route. All units within the parade are let to independent operators that complement the business and contribute to a strong local trading environment.
Premises & Tenure
The premises is a double-fronted, ground floor retail unit within a well-established retail parade, held on a secure leasehold. The vendor has made significant improvements since inception and has introduced new catering equipment and furnishings, creating a warm and welcoming environment. No further investment is required from an incoming operator.
The property provides capacity for 60 covers across both indoor and outdoor seating, and includes a commercial kitchen, customer and staff toilets, and three garages to the rear used for additional storage. Viewing is essential to appreciate the quality of the business on offer.
Financial Overview
The business has demonstrated strong and growing trading performance across the most recent financial years:
- Turnover: £459,040 (YE 24), up from £396,671 (YE 23).
- Gross Profit: £128,499 (YE 24), up from £96,640 (YE 23).
- Net Profit: £65,956 (YE 24), up from £37,575 (YE 23).
- Adjusted EBITDA: £71,070 (YE 24), up from £41,580 (YE 23).
Growth Potential
There are several clear opportunities for an incoming operator to build on the established foundations:
- Introducing a delivery service, either through directly employed staff or food app delivery partners, to meet increasing demand for athome dining.
- Extending operational hours, as the coffee shop currently closes at 4pm, with additional evening dining days representing a significant opportunity.
- Offering catering services for events, parties and corporate lunches.
- Implementing a clickandcollect facility for takeaway orders through the existing website.
- Leveraging the strong branding to springboard the business into additional locations with a similar setup.
Reason for Sale
Details regarding the reason for sale are available on enquiry.
Next Steps
S17 Coffee Shop and Bistro is a thriving, well-established business with a long-standing legacy, a loyal customer base and strong, growing financials. For operators seeking a turnkey opportunity in an excellent location with a high-quality fit-out and clear scope for further growth, this represents an exceptional proposition. Full details are available in the Information Memorandum.
