Fish and Chip Shop in Central Bedfordshire

BEDFORDSHIRE. TRADITIONAL SPACIOUS FISH & CHIP TAKEAWAY WITH NO DELIVERIES UNDERTAKEN, MOSTLY STAFF OPERATED CLOSING 9.30PM LATEST, WELL ESTABLISHED ON BUSY LOCAL PARADE, VASTLY POPULATED RESIDENTIAL ESTATE SURROUNDS, SAME OWNERSHIP PAST 12 YEARS, EXCELLENT POTENTIAL TO DEVELOP, AVAILABLE WITH A NEW LEASE.

TAKINGS: We understand that the turnover averages £6,500+ per week trading 5.5 days closing 9.30pm latest. Mainly run by staff offering good scope for direct owner control who can easily increase sales by starting a much needed home delivery service and perhaps introduce kebabs to the basic Fish & Chip menu.

TENURE: We have been informed by the Seller that the Landlord will grant a new 15 years Lease with 5 yearly reviews at a starting rent of £20,000 per annum for both shop and 2 bedroom flat.

TRADING HOURS: Monday, 4.30pm to 9.30pm. Tuesday through to Saturday, 12.00 noon to 2.00pm and 4.30pm to 9.30pm. Sunday, closed.

ACCOMMODATION: Above the shop is a self contained flat that’s accessed from the rear having newly installed double glazing, comprising of 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom. The accommodation is currently let producing a monthly income of £650 which will be increasing shortly.

BUSINESS PREMISES: Established mid terrace premises having a smart fully glazed shop front with twin central doors under a bold large lit coloured fascia running across. The tidy wide interior is well presented and fitted with non slip flooring, tiled wall which has a menu display and inset lighting. The attractive 3 pan counter range encloses the well organised frying/serving bay which incorporates plenty of storage cupboards and stainless steel cooking area beneath extractor hood which would be ideal if kebabs were introduced. Adjoining is handy room that houses many fridges & freezers and other equipment, continuing onto good size preparation room having hygienically clad walls, non slip flooring, sectioned off area for potato preparation and small office. There is access to a rear yard where deliveries can be made via service road for the parade.

EQUIPMENT: Usual assortment of conventional trade equipment to include a 3 pan counter range, computer till, 2 pot bain-marie, rotary oven, stainless steel fish keeper, microwave oven, 2 stainless steel fridges, electric oven, 2 chest freezers, chipper and peeler. ( The above items have not been tested by Rosens ). Full trade inventory will be provided prior to completion.

TRADING POSITION: Firmly established trading position on a busy local parade of 8 shops which include a supermarket with post office, chemist, dry cleaners, hair saloon etc, having the benefit of plenty of free parking directly in front. Situated within the heart of a pleasant very heavily populated residential housing estate that provides regular year round trading.

SPECIAL REMARKS: Due to other business commitment this high turnover unit is reluctantly offered for sale after 12 years of ownership. Trade can be easily increase by full time operator plus the introduction of a home delivery service and kebabs. GOOD TRADING LOCATION IDEAL FOR THIS TYPE OF TRADE.

PRICE: £189,950 LEASEHOLD

PERSONALLY INSPECTED BY SOLE SELLING AGENTS