Fish & Chips at Michael’s
69 Merkland Drive, Kirkintilloch, G66 3SJ
• Long established fish & chip takeaway
• Current owner been in 45 years. Retirement sale
• Situated within busy retail precinct with large car park
• Good mix of local & national retailers including Ladbrokes, Bannerman’s Pharmacy & Scotmid
• Current turnover circa £7000-£8000 per week gross
• Potential to increase product range, i.e. pizzas, burgers, kebabs, ice creams etc
• Zero rates payable
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LOCATION
The subjects benefit from an enviable and prominent trading position within the Merkland Drive Shopping Precinct, which is a popular neighbourhood shopping centre, located within the thriving residential area of Merkland on the outskirts of Kirkintilloch town centre in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland.
The shopping centre is positioned within a densely populated residential area and a good tenant mix ensures high levels of footfall throughout the day and evening. Surrounding operators include Scotmid, Ladbrokes, Bannerman’s Pharmacy, The Eye Tailor, Peter’s Bakers, Beauty in the Square, Lucky House Chinese takeaway, and the Chase Inn to name a few.
Kirkintilloch itself, is a popular commuter town, situated approximately 9 miles east of Glasgow, which has a resident population of approximately 21,000, however has a larger catchment area with a number of surrounding towns and villages including Lenzie, Milton of Campsie, Torrance and Auchinloch.
Kirkintilloch has excellent transport links being positioned close to junction 3 of the M80 motorway which connects with the major road networks, including the M73 and the M8 to Glasgow and Edinburgh. Regular bus services are also available from Kirkintilloch town centre.
THE PROPERTY
The subjects form part of this purpose-built retail precinct and comprise part ground floor and basement of this single storey, terraced property all under a flat roof.
DESCRIPTION
The subjects are accessed via a doorway positioned to the right-hand side of the large display frontage,with prominent signage above. The subjects benefit from steel security shutters and a cctv system.
The subjects have been well designed and fitted, with a large counter/servery running down the left-hand side of the premises incorporating a 4-pan Preston & Thomas frying range. To the rear of the counter there are hanging, blackboard menus, retail shelving, as well as a selection of equipment including till system, display drinks fridge, additional fridge and bain marie.
ANCILLARY AREAS
The subjects benefit from a good sized back shop area which provides ample storage and preparation space where there are stainless steel workbenches, fridges & freezer, double sink, microwave and mixer etc. There is a separate potato preparation and storage area with chip basin, and peeler & chipper machines. There is a staff toilet, as well as a back entrance which leads to a communal yard & bin store, as well as providing access to the basement storage area which is accessed from the rear of the property.
THE BUSINESS
Our clients have owned the business for approximately 45 years, so the business is long established in the area and is something of a local institution.
The business enjoys a good reputation and has a loyal and regular customer base derived mainly from the local residents of Kirkintilloch and the surrounding towns and villages. The business also benefits from the high levels of footfall and passing traffic visiting the shopping centre.
The business sells a good selection of traditional fish & chip shop products such as fish/chicken/pie/haggis/pudding suppers etc as well as a selection of soft drinks.
It is felt there is huge potential for a new owner to introduce new product lines such as pizzas, pastas, burgers, kebabs etc, as well as ice creams.
TRADING HOURS
Monday-Friday: 11:30am-1:30pm then 4pm-9:30pm (9pm Mon)
Saturday/Sunday: 4pm-9:30pm
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
We have been advised that all trade fixtures and fittings are owned outright and are free from any hire purchase or lease agreements. Any items that are not included will be identified at the time of viewing.
TRADING INFORMATION
We have been advised that the business currently turns over approximately £7000-£8000 per week gross.
Further accounting information can be provided to interested parties only after formally viewing the business.
RATES
The subjects are entered into the current valuation roll as having a rateable value of £10,300 and are therefore eligible for zero rates.
