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Profitable Bakery in Stifford Clays with Sponsorship Licence For Sale

Grays, Essex, UK
Asking Price:
£140,000
Turnover:
£200K - £500K
Net Profit:
£50K - £100K

A rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, well-established bakery in a prime residential location — with a UK Sponsorship Licence included.

This is a profitable, turnkey bakery business in the heart of a prime residential area in Essex. Known locally for freshly baked goods and a loyal, repeat customer base, the business is being offered as a going concern — fully fitted, fully operational, and ready for a new owner to step straight in.

This is an ideal purchase for an owner-operator or anyone enthusiastic about bakery and fresh food looking to be their own boss, or an investor seeking an established business with strong, consistent cash flow.

This is an equity sale not an asset sale. My contact number is +447789233366

The business also includes a UK Sponsorship Licence — the business holds a Home Office sponsorship licence for up to 4 skilled worker permits, a genuinely rare and valuable asset that allows the new owner to recruit and sponsor overseas staff. This alone is costly and time-consuming to obtain independently.

Key Financials
Daily takings £900 – £1,000
Weekly turnover approx. £5,700 – £7,000
Annual turnover approx. £328,500 – £365,000
Gross margin 35%
Net margin 16%
Approx. annual net profit approx. £40,000 – £52,000
Business Rates - Exempt £0.00
Rent - £12,000 per annum

Figures are approximate and based on current trading. Full accounts and financial records available to seriously interested parties following signature of an NDA.

Why This Business Stands Out

Established & profitable — a proven trading history with steady daily takings and a healthy 18% net margin.
UK Sponsorship Licence included — the business holds a Home Office sponsorship licence for up to 4 skilled worker permits, a genuinely rare and valuable asset that allows the new owner to recruit and sponsor overseas staff. This alone is costly and time-consuming to obtain independently.
Loyal local customer base — situated in a densely populated residential area with strong repeat custom and excellent word-of-mouth reputation.
Fully fitted & operational — all commercial baking equipment, ovens, display units and fixtures in place. No set-up costs — start trading from day one.
Turnkey operation — established systems, suppliers and processes already in place.
Scope to grow — clear potential to extend opening hours, add wholesale/catering, online ordering and delivery, outdoor BBQ or expand the product range.

Property Information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease Terms:

8 years

Leasehold Rent:

£12,000 per annum

Location:

Stifford Clays, Grays, Essex

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Reasons for selling:

I do not live in the UK and do not see the need of unnecessarily holding an asset.

Trading hours:

0800-1600

Employees:
5
Years established:
1978

Other Information

Support & training:

Yes, the shop is employee managed

Furniture / Fixtures value:
£50,000
Inventory / Stock value:
£5,000