Overview
This is a compelling opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly regarded independent café business in one of Derbyshire's most desirable and heavily visited market towns within the Peak District. Trading successfully for approximately six years and under its current ownership for the past two years, the business has built a strong reputation for quality coffee, freshly prepared food, and warm, friendly service, supported by a loyal local customer base and consistent tourist trade throughout the year.
The café operates on a simple, proven model with a compact and efficient layout that makes for straightforward day-to-day management. A particularly notable feature is the business's alcohol licence, which is currently underutilised and presents a genuine opportunity for a new owner to introduce evening trade and café-bar positioning, increasing revenue through higher-margin offerings without the need for significant capital investment. This is a true turnkey acquisition suited to an owner-operator seeking a lifestyle business with clear scope for growth.
Business Highlights
- Established café business with approximately six years of trading history and a strong local reputation
- Annual turnover of approximately £105,000, providing a stable and resilient revenue base
- Loyal repeat custom complemented by strong and consistent tourist footfall throughout the year
- Alcohol licence in place and currently underutilised, offering a clear pathway to evening trade and cafébar development
- Fully fitted premises with all fixtures, fittings, and equipment included in the sale, allowing immediate trading from day one
- Simple owneroperator model with low staffing complexity and flexibility for a new owner to shape the business
- Positive online reviews and an established local profile with further scope to grow through enhanced digital marketing and touristfocused promotions
Location
The business is situated in Derbyshire, within a thriving Peak District market town renowned for its independent retail offering, strong hospitality sector, and exceptional year-round visitor numbers driven by both domestic and international tourism. The premises occupy a highly prominent and central position with excellent visibility and high levels of passing footfall from tourists and local residents alike, placing the business at the heart of a well-established destination trading environment. The precise location is disclosed on receipt of a signed NDA.
Premises & Tenure
The business occupies a well-presented ground floor café unit held on a leasehold basis. The premises are in good order and require no immediate capital expenditure, enabling a new owner to commence trading without delay. The sale includes all fixtures, fittings, and equipment, encompassing commercial coffee machines, food preparation equipment, service counters, and the full internal fit-out.
Next Steps
Goodwins Business Brokers are acting exclusively on behalf of the vendor and invite serious enquiries from prospective buyers. To maintain confidentiality throughout the process, the Information Memorandum is released on completion of a short NDA. Please contact our team to register your interest and take the first step towards acquiring this rewarding lifestyle business. Full details are available in the Information Memorandum.
