Well Established Franchise In Great North Berwick Location For Sale

Business description

Situated on the High Street of North Berwick, East Lothian, this is a well established franchise sandwich business ran by the current owners for around 5 years. Baguette Express is one of the best known High Street franchises which is known for its fresh healthy food.

The North Berwick shop attracts trade from locals and the many visitors who come to this popular seaside town.

If this business is of interest to you, please request full Sales Particulars or alternatively contact Derek Burgoyne at Cornerstone Business Agents below.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

The property is offered on a leasehold basis. We understand that the lease will be for a minimum period of five years with a renewal option. This will be confirmed by the franchisor. We are informed that the current rent is £8,900 per annum.

Leasehold rent:

£8,900 per annum

Location:

Baguette Express, North Berwick is situated on the High Street. North Berwick is a charming and very popular coastal town in East Lothian. The town is famous for its Golf Course and beaches and for many years has been a tourist centre. The shop’s location on the High Street makes it ideal to attract trade from visitors and locals alike. The nearby North Berwick High School also provides a lot of custom during school term whilst in the summer months the lack of school pupils and staff is more than made up for by the influx of tourists and visitors.

Premises details:

: The shop has been fitted and designed around the Baguette Express corporate identity of green walls with blue and red signage.

The shop has a large display window with a recessed entrance leading to the customer area of the shop where are situated a double soft drinks chilled cabinet with a crisps stand adjacent. In the window is a shelf with three stools utilised by customers who prefer to sit-in.

The counter is made up of a large refrigerated deli display cabinet and to the rear is a well laid out service area with equipment which includes a turbo combi oven, Panini machine, expresso coffee machine and stainless steel tables. The shop opens to the rear preparation area and here is situated a further variety of equipment including fridge and freezers, stainless steel tables, good worktops, double sink and baked potato oven.

There is a staff toilet facility and store in the basement area.

Business Operation

Reasons for selling:

Personal Reasons.

Trading hours:

The shop is open seven days a week from 7.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 4.00pm on Saturday and 10.00am to 4.00pm on Sundays.

Employees:

Staffing normally consists of one owner, one full-time member of staff and one part-time member of staff with some school aged staff at the weekends. In the summer months an extra full-time member of staff is required.

Years established:

In excess of 5 years.

Franchise terms

Franchise opportunity:

Yes

It is should be noted that the franchisor will require a payment of £5,000 as payment to become part of the franchise and to cover their legal fees. The franchisor also receives 7% of the businesses turnover. Further information on this is available via Cornerstone Business Agents.

Other information

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• Sales Particulars