Butchers/Deli | Whittlesey
| Price: | £49,950 |
| Contact: | 01908904555 |
Key Features:
* Established as a Butchers for 100+ years
* Limited Competition Locally
* Wide Lift Up Window onto Pavement
* Turnover Continuing to Increase
* Good Profit Levels
* Busy High Street Location
* Very Clean & Spacious Premises
* Known Nationally
* Scope to Add On-Line Sales
* Traditional Feel to Business & Premises
AGENTS NOTE: This is a business for sale as a going concern, not an empty premises for sale or let.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: In order to release further information on the business – such as the accounts, we require you to complete a short online non-disclosure form. Please contact our office and we will provide full instructions and assist where required.
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PARTICULARS
INTRODUCTION
EMF is delighted to announce our role in presenting this long-established and highly esteemed main street butcher shop, located in the bustling town of Whittlesey in Cambridgeshire, to the market.
This is an ideal opportunity for an individual owner-operator aiming to acquire a prosperous business for personal management or for an existing business in the industry seeking expansion through the addition of another shop to their operations.
The business boasts a stable and impressive financial track record and is supported by an exceptional team of employees, making it a highly appealing option. For additional information and to schedule a visit, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at your earliest convenience.
THE BUSINESS
The business has been under the ownership of the vendor for the past 11 years however it has been trading as a butchers for some 100+ years making it a cornerstone of the local community with its ideal location only adding to this. We understand that the business name is now known nationally having served customers both locally and from across the country over the years.
With very limited competition in the surrounding areas the company thrives not just in retail but also in catering sales to local establishments such as restaurants, pubs and such like. There is potential to expand this aspect of the business further if desired as there is also to redevelop online sales and to add on other product lines. As it stands though the business boasts consistent profit margins with turnover continuing to increase.
PREMISES
The property is situated in a busy high street location with free bay parking outside enabling customers to park up in front of the store for those travelling by car. The canopied frontage provides a traditional feel to the premises which continues when you move inside, giving a homely appeal to customers, Of particular note is the wide lift up sash window to the front elevation which the vendor has used previous to serve to customers directly on the pavement when community events have been taking place.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REFERENCE NUMBER: B35747E.
OPENING HOURS: 7:30am to 3:30pm Tuesday to Thursday. 7:00am to 3:45pm Friday, and 7:00am to 1:00pm Saturday. Closed Sunday & Monday.
TENURE: Leasehold. The existing renewable 15 year lease expires in April 2026 however a new lease may be negotiable.
The purchaser will be responsible for the landlords costs and fees in connection with the assignment of the lease.
RENT PAYABLE: £15,000 per annum.
RATES PAYABLE: Nil. We are advised that the vendor currently enjoys the benefit of Small Business Rate Relief.
This information has been provided to us by the vendor and any interested party is advised to enquire of the local authority to check the position with regards to business rates that will apply to a new owner.
STAFF: 1 full time, 3 part time at the time of take on.
EPC: The Energy Performance Certificate for the property shows a ‘B’ rating and a score of 26.