The Enterprise Centre, Station Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21

Long-established business of sale for £42,500.

The business is located in the Enterprise Shopping Centre which is very close to the train station and main shopping area of Eastbourne town centre. It is a busy shopping centre with high levels of footfall and many other long-established, independent businesses.

Eastbourne has a population of more than 100,000 and contains a full range of shopping and leisure amenities. Recent census information shows the average age of residents decreasing as the town has attracted student, families and those commuting to London and Brighton. The town has good transport links with rail connections to London, Gatwick Airport, Brighton, Hastings and Ashford International. It is also served by the A22 road which gives access to the M25.

Premises
The shop occupies two adjoined units within the shopping centre in one of the best trading positions directly opposite the main entrance. It measures 9.5m by 5.6m with seating inside for 12 customers at tables with space for 4 more at bar stools. There is further seating in the shopping centre atrium for 16 and 12 more outside on the plaza area.

There is a counter with a serve-over chilled cabinet. The other main items of equipment include - two-group espresso machine, double stainless-steel sink, handwash basin, turbo-fan oven, prep table with chiller cabinet below, chest freezer, two microwaves, double contact grill, toaster, etc.

There is a door giving the premises access to the rear car park which could be used to allow the business to trade outside normal centre opening times.

Business
The business has been in our client's hands for over 20 years and is offered for sale now for retirement reasons. It operates between 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday to Saturday with potential to open longer should the new owner wish.

It serves an easily managed menu of hot and cold drinks, breakfasts, sandwiches, rolls, paninis, jacket potatoes, salads, etc. on an eat-in and takeaway basis.