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Sandwich Bar, Leigh-On-Sea SS9Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- The Eastwood Academy 0 miles
- Eastwood Primary School & Nursery 0.1 miles
- Southend Airport 1.7 miles
- Chalkwell 1.7 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Leasehold
A rare opportunity to acquire a highly rated, independent dual-concept sandwich bar and bubble tea business in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea. This well-established business enjoys a loyal customer base, excellent online reputation, and a prime location with strong footfall.
Business Overview:
This successful business comprises two complementary trading elements: A popular sandwich bar/café and a specialist bubble tea service. Both are highly rated by customers online, with the café holding a 4.7 Google review* and the bubble tea element boasting a 5 Google review*, reflecting their strong reputations for quality and service.
Trading Highlights:
Solid, established turnover: The business is profitable and well-run, providing a strong income from day one.
Growth potential: Currently trading Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4pm, there is significant opportunity to increase revenue by extending opening hours, adding weekend trade, or expanding catering and delivery options.
Additional income stream: The business operates a phone storage service for a local school, charging 60p per day and storing 50–60 phones daily, providing a consistent and reliable supplementary income.
Low overheads: Very affordable rent of just £5,520 per annum and no business rates, keeping operating costs minimal.
Opportunities:
This business offers excellent scope for growth and expansion, whether through:
Extending trading hours and days
Introducing new menu items or seasonal offerings
Expanding delivery and catering services
Marketing the bubble tea element to a wider audience
This is a leasehold business, ideal for an owner-operator seeking a manageable, profitable operation with built-in community support and excellent online reputation.
Summary:
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, well-established dual-concept business in a prime location with significant growth potential and minimal overheads. Perfect for an ambitious entrepreneur or investor looking to step into a thriving food and beverage business.
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact us now. RX663067
Location
The business is situated within a parade of shops just off a very busy road, benefiting from excellent visibility and strong passing trade. The area is home to a mix of independent retailers and well-known national brands, including Boots Pharmacy, Premier Convenience Store, a local Library, and nearby Ford & Kia garages, providing a vibrant and diverse trading environment. The premises also enjoy close proximity to multiple schools, which generates significant footfall throughout the day, particularly from parents and students. This combination of high visibility, strong local amenities, and steady foot traffic makes the location ideal for a food and beverage business
Tenure
7 year lease from June 2024 at a commencing rental of £5,520 per annum exclusive
Trading Hours
Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday
Turnover
We are advised turnover averages £2,500-£3,000 per week working to the usual high gross profit margins associated with the trade
Business Rates
The premises is subject to a rateable value of £3,800 resulting in zero business rates payable, should small business rate relief apply to a purchaser
Legal Costs
Each party are to be responsible for their own, with the landlord's legal costs to be split 50/50
Disclaimer
Whilst every care is taken to ensure that these particulars are correct, accuracy is no way guaranteed and none of the information supplied forms part of any contract. Acceptance of these particulars constitutes a contract to the effect that all negotiations for the business or property will be made through Gilbert & Rose otherwise the purchaser will be equally responsible with the vendor for damages equal to the amount of our commission
Business Overview:
This successful business comprises two complementary trading elements: A popular sandwich bar/café and a specialist bubble tea service. Both are highly rated by customers online, with the café holding a 4.7 Google review* and the bubble tea element boasting a 5 Google review*, reflecting their strong reputations for quality and service.
Trading Highlights:
Solid, established turnover: The business is profitable and well-run, providing a strong income from day one.
Growth potential: Currently trading Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4pm, there is significant opportunity to increase revenue by extending opening hours, adding weekend trade, or expanding catering and delivery options.
Additional income stream: The business operates a phone storage service for a local school, charging 60p per day and storing 50–60 phones daily, providing a consistent and reliable supplementary income.
Low overheads: Very affordable rent of just £5,520 per annum and no business rates, keeping operating costs minimal.
Opportunities:
This business offers excellent scope for growth and expansion, whether through:
Extending trading hours and days
Introducing new menu items or seasonal offerings
Expanding delivery and catering services
Marketing the bubble tea element to a wider audience
This is a leasehold business, ideal for an owner-operator seeking a manageable, profitable operation with built-in community support and excellent online reputation.
Summary:
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, well-established dual-concept business in a prime location with significant growth potential and minimal overheads. Perfect for an ambitious entrepreneur or investor looking to step into a thriving food and beverage business.
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact us now. RX663067
Location
The business is situated within a parade of shops just off a very busy road, benefiting from excellent visibility and strong passing trade. The area is home to a mix of independent retailers and well-known national brands, including Boots Pharmacy, Premier Convenience Store, a local Library, and nearby Ford & Kia garages, providing a vibrant and diverse trading environment. The premises also enjoy close proximity to multiple schools, which generates significant footfall throughout the day, particularly from parents and students. This combination of high visibility, strong local amenities, and steady foot traffic makes the location ideal for a food and beverage business
Tenure
7 year lease from June 2024 at a commencing rental of £5,520 per annum exclusive
Trading Hours
Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday
Turnover
We are advised turnover averages £2,500-£3,000 per week working to the usual high gross profit margins associated with the trade
Business Rates
The premises is subject to a rateable value of £3,800 resulting in zero business rates payable, should small business rate relief apply to a purchaser
Legal Costs
Each party are to be responsible for their own, with the landlord's legal costs to be split 50/50
Disclaimer
Whilst every care is taken to ensure that these particulars are correct, accuracy is no way guaranteed and none of the information supplied forms part of any contract. Acceptance of these particulars constitutes a contract to the effect that all negotiations for the business or property will be made through Gilbert & Rose otherwise the purchaser will be equally responsible with the vendor for damages equal to the amount of our commission
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