POPULAR CAFÉ WITH SUBSTANTIAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITY SITUATED IN A GARDEN CENTRE ON BUSY MAIN ROAD HASSOCKS, MID SUSSEX

This unique café, situated in a family owned and operated garden centre on the outskirts of Hassocks, and is located on a busy main road, offers an exceptional business opportunity. Located just 10 miles from Brighton and 14 miles from Crawley, it also serves surrounding villages, making it a hub for both locals and visitors. Currently run by the same owners for the past two years, the café has built a strong reputation with excellent customer reviews on both Google (4.4 stars) and Facebook (5 stars). The current simplified menu features breakfast, pizza, cake, and afternoon tea, but the real potential lies in expanding the menu to Brunch and Lunch plus the opportunity for hosting events, creating new revenue streams and maximizing the café’s full potential. With an established customer base and excellent main road location, this is a turnkey business with significant growth prospects.

THE PREMISES: The café is located within a redeveloped garden centre along a highly visible A-road position in Hassocks and includes an additional retail area. The café is situated within two large double skimmed polytunnels, which each measure 25ft x 40ft, plus a 25ft by 32ft retail or craft area and large attached garden. The extensive kitchen is a purpose-built building towards the rear of the café and is fully fitted and revamped 4 years ago with new premium equipment including, commercial extraction, a double pizza oven, commercial fridge/freezers and a 6-ring gas hob to name but a few key items. A full inventory will be provided to any bona fide purchaser. Adjacent to the kitchen is the serve over counter which includes the coffee making area with a 2-group coffee machine and a grinder. In addition, there is serve over counter which is used to display freshly baked cakes and pastries. There is also a Marshfield Ice cream chest freezer, new in 2023. There is spacious seating for 100 covers inside with a further 50 covers in the garden at the rear. The retail area would lend itself to a farm shop or craft area or could be sub-let, subject to agreement with the Landlord. Towards the rear of the café are separate ladies and gents’ toilets. The café shares a vast car park with the garden centre and has ample number of spaces for customers visiting.

TENURE: The premises including the large garden at the rear is included in a new 12-year lease at a commencing rental of £32,000 per annum. With upward only rent reviews taking place every 4 years.

RATES: We have been verbally informed that the business receives the benefit of the Small Business Rate Relief and the amount payable at the present time is zero. The Prospective occupiers should make their own enquiries to verify same.

TURNOVER: At present the café is ran by staff and the vendors oversee the management. The staff currently consists of part time members of staff. We are informed that the average weekly turnover is just over £2,500 per week. The vendors have also held several private functions, such as birthday parties. The current opening hours are Monday-Saturday 9.15am-4pm and 10am-4pm on Sunday. There is also the opportunity to capitalise on increasing the turnover by opening during the evening, as they have run a number of pop up events and pizza nights. The café also benefits from a full alcohol licence and is permitted to serve alcohol from 11am – 5pm on Sunday-Tuesday, 11am-8pm on Wednesday and 11am-9pm on Thursday and Friday, with the option of live music.

GENERAL REMARKS: This represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well known café, situated in a popular garden centre. The premises are fully equipped and come to the market in excellent condition. Huge potential to expand current offering and increase events. Ample parking available. New secure lease. Alcohol licence.

PRICE: We are instructed to quote for the goodwill, new lease, equipment, trade fixtures and fittings Price £35,000 SAV

LEGAL FEES: Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs.

VIEWING: On no account should any approach be made to the Manager or the staff without a prior appointment through the vendor’s agents, Watkins Commercial, Telephone: 01273 709090.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: Our client is in the process of commissioning an EPC.

DISCLAIMER: Neither the Vendor nor the Agent gives or implies any warranty that the premises are fit for any particular use or that they comply with any relevant regulation or statutory requirement.

The agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor before proceeding with the purchase.

VAT: All prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT. Any intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.

MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL PLANNING: We shall be pleased to assist any purchaser in arranging finance to acquire this business or any other business you may be considering subject to status.

Prop. Ref: 6818C

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