CoGoGo are delighted to welcome to the market The Famous 1657 Chocolate House & Tea Room, a well established and highly rated Chocolate Shop in Kendal, Cumbria.
The business has been trading 40 years, with our clients taking over in 2019. The business has built up an excellent reputation during its time of trading. As seen by the online ratings and reviews, the business is extremely popular online and within the local area.
The business has now come to the open market due to our clients desire for a change of direction.
The Famous 1657 Chocolate House built in the 1630’s is internationally renowned as a haven for chocoholics.
Customers can choose their selection from an extensive range of chocolates and can select their box design, box size and fill it with their choice of chocolates. The range includes, bespoke chocolate boxes, pre-made chocolate boxes, hampers. Easter and Christmas chocolates.
Their luxury chocolates continue to attract chocoholics and corporate clients from over 40 countries taking advantage of 100 different kinds of loose chocolates and their ability to offer personalised chocolates and gift boxes.
Customers can order online or visit the shop. The business offers Click & Collect. Order by 12pm for same day collection
The business also includes a popular and well renowned tea room offering a varied and interesting menu that includes;
Hot Chocolate
Cream Teas
Puddings and desserts
Cakes
Snacks
Sandwiches
The sale will include the company website and social media accounts and the business enjoys great visibility online with impressive reviews such as;
“Would definitely recommend, very cutesy, olde worldly, very old fashioned tea room….I love it!”
“This is a gorgeous little coffee shop and café just off the main shopping street in Kendal”
“Great place, great staff, fantastic drinks, sensible prices”
“A lovely quirky tea rooms selling 16 varieties of delicious Hot Chocolate“
Key selling points -
A well established business with an enviable reputation and many existing customers
Current owners happy to offer a handover to ensure the continued success
All fixtures, fittings and equipment included in sale making this a real Turnkey business opportunity
Ideal owner managed or partnership business
Prime trading position with loads of footfall
Scope to improve -
Advertising and marketing campaign
Maximise the use of social media
Extend the opening hours
Invest in SEO and PPC to drive customers to website
A breakdown on all fixtures, fittings and kitchen equipment included in the sale can be made available.
Financial Profile
Financials can be made available upon request.
