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LEASEHOLD LICENSED DAYTIME CAFE/RESTAURANT
WITH SELF-CONTAINED FOUR-BEDROOM FLAT ABOVE
LOCATION
These well-presented premises occupy a prime High Street trading location in the centre of this prosperous Sussex town, being adjacent to all the major multiple stores, banks and offices. The business draws trade from over a wide catchment area.
BUSINESS
This is a well-established concern which formerly traded as a Poppins Restaurant and so it's a professionally well-laid-out and presented 56+ cover concern serving a traditional grilled breakfast cafe and brunch menu along with burgers, sandwiches and paninis. Sadly the business has suffered over the past 9 months with the opening of a new Greggs bakery nearby. It now needs an enthusiastic new vendor to change the format and perhaps open later opening hours in the evenings to take advantage of the drinks licence to bring the turnover back to where it once was. Food Hygiene rated 5 stars. Alternatively it would be suitable for a complete change of menu and style of cuisine.
TURNOVER
We are informed that the business currently takes around £2,500 - £3,000 PWK.
It was taking £7,000+ PWK up until August 2025 when a Greggs opened nearby.
HOURS
9.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Saturday
9.30am - 2.30pm Sunday
PREMISES
Parade premises with single entrance, (but with fitted bi-fold doors enabling a fully open frontage in clement weather if desired). Tiled flooring and suspended ceiling throughout. Large TV. Tables and chairs and bench seating for some 56+ covers with separate ladies and Gents' WCs (with hand wash basins) to the rear. To the rear of the restaurant is the open servery/kitchen. Fully fitted with st/stl work tops, coffee machine and grinder, st/stl sink, cash register, 2 freezers, 2 pot bain marie, large grill/hotplate with extractor unit, glass fronted drinks display fridge, chilled glass fronted display cabinet, 3 fridges, electric cooker with hob, lincat grill, toaster, insectocutor. Rear Prep Room with st/stl sink and work tops, dishwasher, hand wash basin. Store area to rear with 2 upright fridge-freezers. Walk in cold room. Stairs up to rear yard.
Outside: Rear yard with vehicular access and parking for 3-4 vehicles.
LIVING ACCOMMODATION
Self-contained four-bedroom flat with rear access. Currently sublet and producing an income of £30,000 pa.
TENURE
Approximately 5 years remaining on renewable lease. Rent £33,000 pa.
EPC RATING
TBA
BUSINESS RATES
TBA
