CoGoGo are delighted to have been given the opportunity to manage the sale of Gershwins Coffee House which is a well-established Coffee Shop/Cafe with a renowned reputation amongst local residents. This is a superb opportunity to take on a popular, profitable and well used local business in an area teeming with customers.
There has been a food based business at this site since the mid-19th century and it has been named Gershwins since the late 1980’s when it was taken over by a local woman with a real passion for food. The business was inherited by the current owner in 2001 and he has continued with his Mother’s drive and determination to ensure that this is the best Coffee Shop/Café in the area. The business has been a real labour of love for him accruing an impressive number of regular customers and a fantastic reputation, and as of 2022, they won an excellence award.
The business is now being sold, albeit reluctantly and with a heavy heart only due to health issues and a desire to pursue a change in direction. The vendor is keen to see his beloved Coffee Shop/Cafe passed to an ambitious and entrepreneurial new owner(s) who can take this already thriving business to the next level.
Gershwins Coffee House enjoys a great reputation and has an impressive number of regular customers many of whom are known on a first name basis by the owner who is a popular and well respected member of the local community.
The business is just a stone’s throw from the Grand Theatre, which means it’s a short walk for visiting performers.
Catherine Zeta Jones, Dirty Den, Paul O’Grady, Melinda Messenger, Windsor Davies, Max Boyce and the All Blacks have all enjoyed a drink at Gershwins!
The business serves traditional fare that is freshly prepared on the premises using seasonal and local ingredients wherever possible.
The menu includes;
Hot and cold drinks (best coffee in town reputedly!)
Breakfasts, traditional and vegetarian, served all day
Sandwiches & Toasties
Toasted Ciabattas
A range of main course dishes- fresh from the grill
Burgers
Fish dishes
Homemade classics
Omelettes
Jacket Potatoes
Vegetarian
Gershwins House Salads
Lite Bites
Children’s menu
Wines & Lagers
The business is proud of it 5 star hygiene rating that it has held continuously for the last 10 years and has gained multiple Certificates of Excellence through Trip Advisor with an impressive profile on Google. Additionally the business enjoys 5/5 reviews from Facebook and reviews from Google such as;
“Lovely staff, food and service, highly recommended “
“Tasty food, good coffee, chilled atmosphere, low prices”
“Busy coffee house, right in the city centre. You know it’s good when the locals of all walks of life come here for breakfast. Lovely staff and great set menu with lots of choices. This would be the place if you’re looking to try the Welsh breakfast with Laver and Cockles”
Scope to improve
Advertising and marketing campaign
Website ideally with an online ordering facility
Introduce a delivery service which would have a significant effect on turnover
Extend the opening hours, perhaps opening on Sundays and as a Bistro in the evenings
Explore the possibility of operating a Sandwich Round delivering to local businesses at lunch times
Develop an outside catering side to the business.
Reasons to Buy
A well-established business with an enviable reputation, many existing customers and great visibility on the internet
Current owner happy to offer a handover to ensure the continued success
Prime trading position in the centre of the city with loads of footfall
Ideal owner managed or partnership business
Lends itself perfectly as a ‘Bolt On’ to an existing food business
All fixtures, fittings and equipment included making this a real Turnkey business opportunity.
Very rarely do Coffee Houses / Cafes of this calibre come to the open market so early enquiry is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
This is definitely not your average coffee house / cafe and is likely to attract considerable interest.
Financial Profile
We are advised as per the 2020 accounts, the business generated a turnover in the region of £110,000, with an adjusted net profit in the region of £32,000. Full financials can be made available upon further request.