Snack Bar In Prime Chelmsford Trading Location For Sale

Business description

A very well established, reputable and well regarded Café & Snack Bar. The business has been trading from this location since 1987! This is a traditional Café serving a variety of breakfasts, hot and cold lunches, salads, sandwiches, and hot and cold drinks to customers who wish to either eat on the premises of for take away. Take away sales account for some 15-20% of the overall turnover. Given the time our Clients have run the business, this has become something of an institution in the Town, and many of the customers have become regular patrons.

Turnover:
These are substantial given the location of the property, and information about them will be provided when a direct enquiry is made. (Pease note that it has been agreed between our Clients and HM Revenue & Customs that 50% of the take away element of the sales are zero rated).

Rates:
£11,809 per annum.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Location:

Location:
The property occupies a very important location, being opposite both Café Rouge & Pizza Express. Chelmsford is blessed with having most of the nationally and internationally famous brand names represented which is testimony to the Towns retail importance. Chelmsford is the county town of Essex and is located in the London commuter belt some 32 miles northeast of Charing Cross. The town has a population of roughly 120,000 and is still growing. It is a modern, well placed town that has a large number of commuters who work in the City of London financial sector. The town is surrounded by many small villages that retain their original charm and is the 36th largest settlement in the UK!

Property:
Ground Floor: In a total of some 600 sq.ft. having an impressive frontage to the pedestrianised street. Fully tiled floor and comprising the principal dining area with tables and chairs for 34 customers. Service counter with refrigerated display and serve over counter. Adjacent fully equipped commercial kitchen. Staircase up to First Floor in approx 600 sq.ft. comprising the secondary dining area with tables and chairs for another 42 customers. This level also provides a servery area with various fridges and storage, adjoining which are toilet blocks for ladies, gents and staff, all having wash basins. Staircase up to Second Floor, divided into three rooms, one of which is used from time to time as an Office, the others for storage. Basement in approx 150 sq.ft. with limited headroom and used for storage only.

Business Operation

Trading hours:

Monday to Saturday from 7.45am till 5pm. Closed on Sundays and all Bank & Public holidays.

Employees:

Staff: The business is run by our two clients with 8 mixed full and part time staff.