ESTABLISHED & HIGHLY REGARDED COFFEE SHOP
THE COFFEE BEAN – CHIPPING SODBURY
Business Reference: GO3643
Asking Price: £99,950
OVERVIEW
The Coffee Bean represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a long-established, profitable, and highly regarded independent coffee shop located in a prime position on Chipping Sodbury High Street.
Trading successfully since 2009, the business has become a well-known and much-loved fixture within the local community, benefiting from strong repeat custom, consistent footfall, and an outstanding reputation for quality food, drink, and service.
Following the recent sale of the owner’s second site, this opportunity now relates solely to The Coffee Bean, with all financial information clearly separated and reflective of a single, focused operation. The business offers a genuine turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator or small hospitality group seeking a proven café with further growth potential.
LOCATION
The Coffee Bean occupies a prominent ground-floor position on Chipping Sodbury High Street, an attractive and thriving market town known for its independent retailers, cafés, and restaurants.
The location benefits from:
Strong local and repeat trade
Regular visitors and tourists
A well-established café culture
Good accessibility and nearby parking
Its visibility and position make it a natural destination for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and takeaway trade throughout the day.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Established: 2009
Business Type: Daytime coffee shop & eatery
Tenure: Leasehold
Ownership: Owner-operated with employed staff
Opening: 7 days per week
Asking Price: £99,950
The business operates as a relaxed, welcoming daytime café offering both eat-in and takeaway service. It is widely recognised for its consistency, friendly service, and inclusive menu catering for a broad range of dietary requirements.
BRAND, REPUTATION & REVIEWS
The Coffee Bean enjoys an excellent reputation both locally and online, supported by a strong base of loyal repeat customers and consistently positive reviews.
Online ratings include:
Google: Approx. 4.7★ rating from several hundred reviews
Facebook: Approx. 4.9★ rating with strong local engagement
Tripadvisor: Consistently highly rated, with frequent praise for food quality, service, and atmosphere
Reviews regularly reference:
Friendly, welcoming staff
High-quality coffee and food
Relaxed, community-focused atmosphere
Consistency and reliability
The business benefits primarily from organic word-of-mouth and repeat custom, with minimal reliance on paid advertising.
MENU & SERVICE OFFERING
The Coffee Bean offers a proven and well-balanced menu that appeals to a wide demographic while remaining operationally efficient.
Coffee & Hot Drinks
Freshly ground, locally roasted coffee
Full range of speciality coffees
Artisan teas, hot chocolate, lattes, mochas, and seasonal drinks
All drinks prepared using filtered water for consistency
Breakfast & Brunch
Full cooked breakfasts
Breakfast baps and sandwiches
Pancakes, eggs on toast, and lighter options
Vegan and vegetarian alternatives across the menu
Lunch & Hot Food
Freshly prepared sandwiches and paninis
Hot meals including jackets, soups, and comfort food classics
Gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options available
Cakes & Desserts
Locally sourced cakes and bakes
Strong vegan and gluten-free selection
Additional Services
Takeaway available across the full menu
Scope to further develop catering and private orders
The menu is well established, simple to operate, and designed to maintain strong margins.
PREMISES & FIT-OUT
The Coffee Bean trades from a well-presented and attractive premises that has benefitted from significant investment in recent years.
Key Details:
Lease: Secure lease in place to 2030
Rent: £16,800 per annum
Internal seating: 21 covers
External seating:
6 pavement seats to the front
29 covers in an enclosed rear courtyard with marquee and heaters
Additional features include:
Fully equipped commercial kitchen
Customer toilet facilities
Three external storage sheds
All-weather rear courtyard suitable for year-round use
The premises are modern, welcoming, and require no immediate capital expenditure.
OPERATIONS & STAFFING
The business is owner-operated with the support of an experienced and reliable team, allowing for smooth day-to-day operations.
Staff are trained, knowledgeable, and familiar with the systems and customer base, making the business suitable for:
A hands-on owner-operator
A semi-absentee owner with management in place
A small hospitality group seeking a quality independent café
A structured handover will be provided to ensure continuity.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Financial information relates solely to The Coffee Bean, following the separation and sale of the owner’s second site.
Year Ended 31 March 2025
Turnover: Circa £362,000 per annum
Adjusted Net Profit: Circa £54,000 per annum
The adjusted net profit reflects:
Net operating profit of approximately £29,200
Add-back of owner salaries
A realistic earnings position for a hands-on owner-operator
Rent of £16,800 per annum is fully accounted for.
Full financial information and supporting schedules are available to serious parties upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
There are several clear opportunities for a new owner to further develop the business, including:
Extending trading hours into later afternoons or early evenings
Expanding catering and private orders for local businesses and events
Introducing online ordering, click & collect, or loyalty schemes
Further utilisation of the rear courtyard space
Enhanced social media activity or targeted local marketing
These opportunities are available without materially changing the existing operating model.
REASONS FOR SALE
The owners have recently completed the sale of their second site and wish to focus on other interests, creating an excellent opportunity for a new owner to acquire a well-established and profitable café business.
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
Established independent coffee shop trading since 2009
Prime high street location
Excellent reviews and loyal customer base
Secure lease with sensible rent
Strong turnover and adjusted profitability
Turnkey operation with experienced staff
Clear and realistic growth potential
ENQUIRIES & VIEWINGS
For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact:
Viewings strictly by appointment only.
Further details available upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.
