4 STAR HYGIENE RATING
Simple, profitable café & dessert concept with strong margins and clear growth potential – ideal for an owner operator
A fully fitted and well-presented café and ice cream parlour located in a busy parade position on a main road in New Malden, Surrey.
The business has been carefully developed into a clean, simple, and efficient operation with strong gross margins and an established local customer base. The site benefits from a modern, eye-catching fit-out and a highly visible frontage, making it ideal for both passing trade and destination visits.
This is an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or small team to take over a ready-to-trade business and unlock significant further growth.
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Key Features
• Prime high street trading position with strong footfall
• Double-fronted premises with high visibility
• Stylish, modern fit-out throughout
• Approximately 30 covers inside
• Fully equipped and ready to trade
• 4-star hygiene rating
• Strong gross profit margins (~65%)
• Established customer base with repeat trade
• Simple, streamlined day-to-day operation
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Equipment & Layout
The premises are well equipped and include:
• Professional La Marzocco coffee machine (2 group) and grinder.
• 15-pan ISA Bermuda gelato display freezer
• Under counter fridges and freezers
• Drinks display fridge
• TurboChef oven, microwave, upright fridge, undercounter freezer and prep kitchen
• Smoothie blender, water boiler and full counter setup
• Booth seating, tables and chairs for approximately 30 covers
• CCTV system (5 cameras, monitor)
Additional facilities include:
• 2 customer toilets
• Kitchen with double sink and dishwasher.
• First floor office and stock room.
• Rear yard
LOCATION: Situated in a parade, main road trading position, SURREY
TURNOVER: Weekly turnover is in the region of £4,000 – £6,000, with strong gross profit margins of approximately 65%.
The current model is intentionally simple and focused on daytime trade, offering a clear platform for a new owner to build upon.
Growth & Opportunity
There is clear scope to increase turnover and profitability through:
• Extending opening hours into evenings (supper clubs and events have been successful)
• Expanding the food and dessert offering
• Increasing takeaway and delivery sales
• Targeted local marketing and community engagement
• Introducing higher-margin products and seasonal offers
A more hands-on owner-operator could significantly enhance performance with relatively low additional investment.
STAFFING: The business is currently operated with a small team, making it ideally suited to an owner-operator looking to optimise staffing costs and increase profitability.
PRICE: Offers in the region of £69,000–£75,000 to include goodwill, fixtures, fittings, and lease.
A fully equipped, ready-to-trade opportunity with immediate income potential. Offers invited for a quick sale.
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