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Established Discount And Frozen Food Store In Blyth For Sale

Blyth, Northumberland, UK
Asking Price:
£275,000 Furniture / Fixtures included
Turnover:
£1,019,200
Net Profit:
On request

Well-established independent discount and frozen food store with average weekly sales of £19,600, located in a prominent high street position in Blyth, Northumberland. Family owned and successfully operated for over 30 years, this profitable retail business has built a loyal customer base by offering discounted groceries, frozen food, factory clearance products and surplus stock at exceptional value.

The business occupies a highly visible standalone premises in a busy town centre location close to the A189 and A1, attracting regular local shoppers as well as customers from the wider North East. Its constantly changing range of discounted products creates a genuine bargain shopping experience that encourages repeat visits. The business specialises in high-margin clearance lines, short-dated products, surplus frozen foods and professionally repackaged bulk stock, providing a strong competitive advantage over traditional supermarkets and discount retailers.

The spacious premises extend to approximately 447.64 m² and include a large retail area, substantial storage facilities, office, kitchen, garage and staff facilities. The sale includes 27 commercial freezers, a high-specification walk-in freezer, pallet storage and other essential fixtures and fittings. The business currently operates with simple manual tills, offering excellent potential for a new owner to introduce an EPOS system, improve stock management, expand online marketing and further grow wholesale opportunities. An established Facebook page with approximately 8,000 followers provides an excellent platform for promoting weekly special offers and clearance stock.

The owner is retiring due to health reasons after three decades of successful trading and will provide support during the handover period to ensure a smooth transition.

This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a long-established, high-turnover discount food retailer with significant scope for further growth. Enquiries are highly recommended.

Property Information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease Terms:

15-year lease commencing November 2025.

Lease Rent:
£28,600 per sq ft per annum
Location:

This business occupies a highly desirable, standalone position on the high street of Blyth, Northumberland in the North East of England making it highly accessible for both local residents and regional visitors.

Premises Details:

Large ground floor retail premises comprising approximately 447.64 m², including:

Retail sales area (283.25 m²)
Internal storage (113.95 m²)
Walk-in freezer (31.46 m²)
Office (13.66 m²)
Kitchen and WC facilities (5.32 m²)
Garage and ancillary storage areas

Size in square feet:
4818 sqft
Planning Consent:

A1/A2 Retail and Financial/Professional Services use.

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

Excellent opportunities exist to introduce an EPOS system, strengthen social media marketing, develop online promotions, increase wholesale sales of bulk clearance stock and expand the existing customer base through digital marketing.

Competition / Market:

The business benefits from a unique market position by specialising in clearance groceries, frozen food and surplus stock, offering customers products that are difficult to source through traditional supermarkets. Its long trading history and loyal customer base provide a strong competitive advantage.

Reasons for selling:

Retirement due to the owner's health.

Trading hours:

Monday to Saturday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Sunday: Closed

Employees:
Owner-operated with long-serving employees. TUPE regulations apply.
Years established:
Over 30 years.

Other Information

Support & training:

The current owner will assist with a smooth handover following completion.

Financing available:

Further details available upon request.