Business
Please quote reference B08072
CoGoGo are delighted to welcome to the market a profitable café/bakery, called The Bakery Shop a staple in the charming mid-Buckinghamshire town of Wendover, has been trading successfully for an impressive 36 years.
Acquired by our client in 2017, the business underwent significant improvements costing between £7,000 and £8,000. Despite their heavy heart, our client now wishes to sell due to a desire to change direction.
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The Bakery Shop in Wendover presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established business with a loyal customer base and significant growth potential.
This well-established business specialises in the production and sale of an extensive range of filled sandwiches, rolls, and baguettes, featuring around 20 different fillings regularly served. The menu also includes toasties, pies, pasties, filled jacket potatoes, salad boxes, and a variety of hot and cold drinks. Notably, 10-15% of the trade is attributable to the sale of fresh bread, which is a testament to the bakery’s reputation for quality.
Key Selling Points:
- Specialise in in-house freshly made take-away foods
- Run by vendors full-time
- Centrally located in Buckinghamshire town of Wendover
- Easily managed premises
This profitable café/bakery is a rare find, offering a solid foundation with a loyal customer base and ample opportunities for further growth.
Opportunities For Growth:
- Expand Catering Services – Develop a robust catering arm to serve local businesses, events, and private functions could substantially increase revenue.
- Online Presence & Delivery Services – Implementing an online ordering system and partnering with food delivery platforms would cater to the growing demand for convenience.
- Extend Opening Hours – Extending operating hours to include early breakfasts and evening light bites could attract more customers, particularly commuters and tourists.
- Specialty Products and Workshops – Introducing specialty bakery items and hosting baking workshops could create additional income streams and enhance community engagement.
- Marketing and Promotions – Leveraging social media marketing, loyalty programs, and local advertising would help attract new customer and retain existing ones.
Location
Situated in the heart of Wendover, the business benefits from a prime location serving an affluent population. The café/bakery is easily accessible with ample, convenient, and free parking nearby. Wendover is a key stop on the direct rail route from Aylesbury to London Marylebone, making it an attractive spot for commuters and visitors. Additionally, the town boasts 33 miles of public rights of way, with the National Trail running through the main High Street, bringing in a steady flow of foot traffic.
Premises
Single entrance door leading to a half-glazed shopfront. Inside, the shop features laminate flooring and ceiling-mounted lighting with three downlights. The space is fully fitted and equipped for trade, including:
- A fitted counter with a Lincat pie warmer
- Refrigerated serve-over counter
- Wooden shelving and cupboard
- Partition menu wall
- Work surfaces with storage underneath
- Coffee machine
- Stainless steel counter freezer
- Buffalo pie warmer
- Display unit for crisps and snacks
- Kenwood microwave oven
- Soup urn
- Fagor upright stainless steel refrigerator
- Hotpoint chest freezer
- Logik chest freezer
- Additional work surfaces
- Buffalo Panini machine
- Range of shelving
- Serving hatch
Tenure
This opportunity is being sold on a Leasehold basis with 9 years remaining on a 10 year lease.
The current rent is £750 per month with no business rated included.
Hours
The current trading hours are:
Monday to Saturday – 6:00am to 3:00pm
Sunday – 8:00am to 12:00pm
Staff
This business is currently run and managed by our clients with the help of 4 part-time employees.
Financial Profile
This business generated a turnover of £80,000. Full financials can be made available upon further request.
