Fish and Chip Shop in Cumbria

LAKE DISTRICT, ICONIC LOCATION. FANTASTIC POSITION YARDS FROM MAIN CRUISE TERMINAL FOR FAMOUS LAKE, THOUSANDS OF POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS PASSING BY DAILY, TRADITIONAL LICENCED FISH & CHIP TAKEAWAY WITH AL FRESCO DINING FOR 50 COVERS AND 12 INSIDE, EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH TURNOVER OVER 4.5 DAYS WEEKLY TRADING & PARTLY OPERATED BY STAFF, VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

TAKINGS: Trading figures taken on 01/09/2023 to 31/08/2024 show Gross Sales of £381,000 with the business being closed from 2nd January to 12th February. Turnover is exceptionally high throughout summer considering only trading over 4.5 days closing 7.00pm latest. If opened Monday & Tuesday during season, this will add approximately £7/8,000 to weekly trade. On a busy day this concern takes £5,000 due to its location. Tremendous scope for full time owner as run mainly by staff so ideal for hands on operators and with additional 2 day extra openings should substantially increase profits and then take a much need winter break. Not many businesses of this calibre are available.

TENURE: We understand a 10 years Lease ( internal repairs only ) commenced 25th March 2020 and has a current rent of £15,000 per annum.

TRADING HOURS: SUMMER:- Monday & Tuesday, closed. Wednesday through to Saturday, 12.00 noon to 7.00pm. Sunday, 12.00 noon to 4.00pm. WINTER:- Monday to Wednesday, closed. Thursday, 12.00 noon to 4.00pm. Friday & Saturday, 12.00 noon to 7.00pm. Sunday, 12.00 noon to 4.00pm
The winter openings start in November, however the business is closed from 2nd January to 12th February.

ACCOMMODATION: No accommodation is included in the sale.

BUSINESS PREMISES: A prominent elevated corner parade single storey shop under a pitched roof being multi fronted with double glazed windows into well appointed interior having breakfast bar seating to front and side for 10/12 which is fronted with a ‘Ellidge & Fairley ‘ 3 pan counter range. Continuing through to the rear kitchen/preparation room with non slip flooring which has a serving hatch for the outside seating area that seats up to 50 customers under huge umbrellas, offering lovely panoramic views across the lake. There is also a potato wet room, 2 part shelved stock rooms and owners parking for 2 vehicles as well as customer car park to front of shop premises plus additional large car park.

EQUIPMENT: 3 pan ‘Ellidge & Fairley’ counter range, rumbler, chipper, fish keeper, fat filter, 6 pot bain-marie, coffee machine, Epos till, drinks chiller, 3 table top fryers, numerous fridges and freezers.

TRADING POSITION: Fantastic position which enjoys a most iconic Lake District locations with scenic views, being only a few yards from the main terminal where Lake Cruises pick/drop off thousands of tourists having potential customers throughout the day. The area is a fabulous central location within the National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage site attracting thousands of visitors and is within easy reach of all the major towns and villages within this lovely area.

SPECIAL REMARKS: Rosens take great delight in offering one of the most ICONIC locations for a Fish & Chip shop in the UK which is operating on easy hours. Directly opposite the main terminal for all Cruise ships adding to a foot fall of would you believe of some 20,000 visitors passing on a good day. Whilst most of the income is from visitors/tourists, it is supplemented by local trade.

PRICE: £195,000 LEASEHOLD

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