Popular & Thriving Takeaway Franchise For Sale

Key Features:

• Popular Fried Chicken Franchise: Dixy Chicken is one of the most recognised fried chicken brands in the UK, known for its unique recipes, diverse menu options, and quality food.
• Prime Location: The business is situated in a vibrant and high-footfall area, surrounded by retail shops and residential areas. With its prominent position on a busy road, it benefits from significant passing trade throughout the day.
• Late Night Opening: The business has secured late-night trading approval from the local council, allowing it to capitalise on after-hours customers, including night-shift workers, late-night shoppers and evening entertainment goers.
• Well-Established Operation: With a proven track record of success over two years, the business comes with an established customer base, excellent supplier relationships, and strong online presence through delivery platforms like Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat.
• Modern, Fully-Fitted Premises: The premises are fully equipped with state-of the-are kitchen facilities, including fryers, grills, pizza ovens, and refrigeration units. The dine-in area is spacious modern, and inviting, designed to accommodate both individual customers and families.

The franchise has demonstrated consistent profitability, supported by its strong reputation, excellent location, and high-quality menu.

Opportunities for Growth

Despite the business’s already strong performance, there are several opportunities to take the franchise to new heights:

• Expand Marketing Efforts: Invest in local marketing campaigns and social media advertising to increase brand awareness. Partnerships with nearby businesses, schools, and community events could also boost traffic and delivery orders.
• Catering and Corporate Orders: Introduce a catering service to supply food for local businesses, schools, and events. Offering party packages or group meal deals could significantly increase revenue.
• Increase Delivery Reach: Expand delivery radius through platforms like Uber Eats, Just Eat, and Deliveroo to reach customers in nearby towns or suburbs.
• Menu Innovation: Introduce seasonal or limited-time offers to create excitement among repeat customers. This could include themed meal deals, healthier options, or exclusive items not found at other branches.
• Loyalty Program: Introduce a customer loyalty or rewards program to encourage repeat visits, both in-store and online.

The current owner is selling due to other business commitments. This is a turn-key operation, ideal for an experienced operator or an ambitious entrepreneur looking to take on a profitable business with great potential for future growth. With its excellent location, established brand, and room for expansion, this Dixy Chicken franchise is a must-see opportunity.

Location
The business is located in a lively area with high pedestrian traffic, surrounded by shops and homes. Its prime spot on a bustling street ensures a steady flow of customers throughout the day.

Premises
This property is located in the heart of Ashton-under-Lyne town centre and spans two floors with a small basement. The upper floor offers potential to be converted into rentable rooms, making it an ideal investment.

Tenure
This opportunity is being sold on a Leasehold basis with the lease ending in 2030.

The current rent is £1,250 per month (no rates payable).

Hours
The current trading hours are:

Monday to Thursday – 12:00pm to 12:00am

Friday – 12:00pm to 3:00am

Saturday – 1:00pm to 3:00am

Sunday – 1:00pm to 12:00am

Staff
The business is run and managed by our client with the help of 9 full-time and part-time staff members.

Financial Profile
This business generated a turnover of £416,000. Full financials can be made available upon further request.