ESTABLISHED CAFÉ OPPORTUNITY
Business Reference: GO4848
OIRO £49,950 + SAV
CONFIDENTIAL SALE
An opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly regarded café business located within an affluent market town in West Sussex.
The business has built a strong reputation over an 8-year trading history, supported by consistently positive customer reviews, repeat trade, and a loyal local following.
Although currently not trading, the premises remain fully fitted and ready for immediate reopening, providing a genuine turnkey restart opportunity.
OVERVIEW
This is a rare chance to acquire a well-known café with proven historic performance in a high-quality trading location.
The business has operated successfully as a daytime café, offering breakfast, brunch, and light lunches, and has developed a strong reputation for quality and consistency.
Despite trading on limited hours, it has demonstrated solid profitability, highlighting clear scope for growth under a more active operating model.
LOCATION
The business is situated in Midhurst, a desirable and affluent market town within the South Downs National Park.
Key location benefits include:
- Strong local affluence and high-spending demographic
- Year-round tourism and visitor footfall
- Established independent retail and café scene
- Proximity to premium leisure destinations
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Established 8-year trading history
- Strong online reputation and customer reviews
- Proven turnover and profitability
- Fully fitted café – ready to reopen immediately
- Low overhead structure with favourable rent
- Significant scope to increase trading hours and revenue
- Ideal owner-operator or lifestyle business
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- Turnover: £87,000 per annum
- Net Profit: £25,000 per annum
The business has been operated on a restricted trading schedule, indicating clear potential to increase revenue through extended hours and enhanced utilisation.
PREMISES & ASSETS
The business is offered with a fully fitted café setup, including all essential equipment and fixtures required to recommence trading immediately.
Estimated asset value:
• £10,000 – £15,000
TENURE
- Leasehold
- Approximately 6 years remaining
- Rent: £9,000 per annum
The business benefits from Business Rates exemption, contributing to a low overhead cost base.
OPPORTUNITY
The business is currently not trading, providing a clean handover and immediate restart opportunity.
A new owner can relaunch quickly, either retaining the existing brand or introducing a new concept, with minimal upfront investment required.
There is clear scope to grow the business through:
- Extended opening hours
- Additional service periods
- Enhanced marketing and digital activity
As the business is currently not trading, there will be minimal or no stock included within the sale.
PRICE
Offers in the Region of £49,950 + SAV (Stock at Value)
CONFIDENTIALITY
This is a confidential sale.
Further information, including the business name and detailed trading information, will be provided upon receipt of a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
Interested parties should:
Make initial contact with Goodwins Business Brokers
Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement
Receive further information
Arrange a confidential discussion
