North American-inspired Diner with two Branches

Overview

Business, Food Service Businesses, Restaurants
Property Type

Description

Business
Please quote reference number B08156.

Offered for sale is a distinctive North American-inspired diner that has become a legendary presence in Scotland. The brand offers traditional comfort food with a unique twist, emphasising big flavours, hearty portions, and locally-sourced foods.

The business operates from two popular prime locations in Scotland, each boasting trendy, Instagrammable interiors that appeal to a broad customer base. Quick to adapt to trends, the business also successfully introduced delivery and takeout services during the pandemic, with Deliveroo, Uber Eats and collection contributing ~£300k to revenue in 2023.

The brand enjoys a legendary reputation in its prime location and is consistently featured among the city’s top restaurants. The trademarked brand has ranked in the top 10 most-booked restaurants on platforms like OpenTable and has been highlighted in prominent publications, such as the Edinburgh Evening News. Known for offering some of scotland’s best burgers, the brand is a staple in local listicles and reviews. It has also cultivated a strong social footprint, with 10s of thousands of followers on Instagram and Facebook, and an email database of 50,000+ opted-in customers.

The company generated over £2.59 million in revenue in 2024, with an adjusted EBITDA of £156,825 (excluding shareholder replacement salary). The business expects to deliver revenues of £2.7 million in 2025, with an adjusted EBITDA of £204,433.

Highlights –

A unique niche with an inventive menu catering to a loyal customer base seeking North American-inspired cuisine;
Strategic locations, with one site situated on a major thoroughfare and another offering indoor and outdoor seating options;
Strong marketing capabilities, including a 50,000+-subscriber email database and 100,000+ followers on Facebook and Instagram, enabling low-cost advertising;
A strong brand identity, backed by a trademark;
Experienced team, including 80 staff members, two General Managers, and an Operational Support Executive, positioning the business for a smooth transition under new ownership.

Opportunities –

Promising growth avenues includes expansion through dark/ghost kitchens, event catering, and new restaurant sites throughout the Central Scottish Belt.

Location
Based in Scotland.

Premises
The business operates from two properties in popular prime locations in Scotland.

Tenure
The two premises are Leasehold.

Hours
Due to the nature of the business it operates throughout the year.

Staff
Experienced team, including 80 staff members, two General Managers, and an Operational Support Executive.

Financial Profile
Turnover IRO – £2.5m in 2024. Forecasted Turnover – £2.7m in 2025.