Established Independent Dessert Shop – Salford
An exciting opportunity has arisen to acquire an established independent dessert shop, ideally positioned in Salford and trading for approximately 20 months.
The business offers an extensive range of popular desserts, including waffles, pancakes, crepes, cookie dough, cheesecakes, San Sebastian cheesecake, milkshakes, brownies, cakes and ice cream. The broad menu appeals to a wide customer base and provides opportunities for dine-in, takeaway and delivery trade.
The premises provide comfortable internal seating for approximately 10–12 customers, creating a welcoming environment for customers wishing to enjoy their desserts in-store, while also catering to takeaway and delivery customers.
Excellent Location
The business occupies a highly visible position on a busy road in the M6 area of Salford, benefiting from regular passing trade and strong visibility.
The property is conveniently located close to MediaCity, the University of Salford and surrounding residential areas, providing access to a diverse customer base including students, local residents, professionals and visitors.
The location benefits from its proximity to established commercial, educational and residential areas, together with good transport connections to Salford and the wider Greater Manchester area.
Fully Fitted & Equipped
The business is being offered as a fully fitted and operational dessert shop, with a comprehensive range of equipment, fixtures and fittings included in the sale.
Included are:
Commercial waffle maker
Pancake-making equipment
Ice cream machine
Commercial milkshake blender
Commercial fridges
Freezers
Oven
POS system
CCTV system
Customer furniture and seating
Existing shop signage
Main kitchen and back kitchen/store room
Other fixtures, fittings and equipment required for day-to-day trading
This provides an incoming purchaser with the opportunity to take over an established dessert operation without the significant initial expenditure normally associated with fitting out a new premises.
Business & Growth Opportunity
Having traded for approximately 20 months, the business has established an attractive dessert offering within a busy and well-connected part of Salford.
The extensive menu provides opportunities to cater for a variety of customer occasions, including individual dessert purchases, family visits, celebrations, takeaway orders and delivery.
There is also scope for a new owner to further develop the business through increased local marketing, social media promotion, delivery and takeaway sales, seasonal promotions, menu development, extended opening hours and potential catering opportunities.
The business would suit an existing food or hospitality operator, an experienced dessert business owner, or an owner-operator looking for an established and fully equipped business in a strong Salford location.
Key Features
Established independent dessert business
Trading for approximately 20 months
Highly visible M6 Salford location
Situated on a busy road with strong passing trade
Close to MediaCity
Close to the University of Salford
Surrounded by established residential areas
Internal seating for approximately 10–12 customers
Extensive and varied dessert menu
Waffles, pancakes, crepes and cookie dough
Cheesecakes, including San Sebastian cheesecake
Milkshakes, brownies, cakes and ice cream
Fully fitted and equipped premises
Commercial refrigeration and freezer equipment included
POS and CCTV systems included
Furniture and signage included
Suitable for dine-in, takeaway and delivery
Scope for further development and growth
This represents an excellent opportunity to acquire an established, fully fitted independent dessert business in a well-connected and commercially attractive location in Salford, with an extensive product offering and potential for further growth under new ownership.
