West Sussex

ESTABLISHED CAFÉ OPPORTUNITY

Business Reference: GO4848
OIRO £49,950 + SAV

CONFIDENTIAL SALE

An opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly regarded café business located within an affluent market town in West Sussex.

The business has built a strong reputation over an 8-year trading history, supported by consistently positive customer reviews, repeat trade, and a loyal local following.

Although currently not trading, the premises remain fully fitted and ready for immediate reopening, providing a genuine turnkey restart opportunity.

OVERVIEW

This is a rare chance to acquire a well-known café with proven historic performance in a high-quality trading location.

The business has operated successfully as a daytime café, offering breakfast, brunch, and light lunches, and has developed a strong reputation for quality and consistency.

Despite trading on limited hours, it has demonstrated solid profitability, highlighting clear scope for growth under a more active operating model.

LOCATION

The business is situated in Midhurst, a desirable and affluent market town within the South Downs National Park.

Key location benefits include:
• Strong local affluence and high-spending demographic
• Year-round tourism and visitor footfall
• Established independent retail and café scene
• Proximity to premium leisure destinations

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Established 8-year trading history
• Strong online reputation and customer reviews
• Proven turnover and profitability
• Fully fitted café – ready to reopen immediately
• Low overhead structure with favourable rent
• Significant scope to increase trading hours and revenue
• Ideal owner-operator or lifestyle business

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

• Turnover: £87,000 per annum
• Net Profit: £25,000 per annum

The business has been operated on a restricted trading schedule, indicating clear potential to increase revenue through extended hours and enhanced utilisation.

PREMISES & ASSETS

The business is offered with a fully fitted café setup, including all essential equipment and fixtures required to recommence trading immediately.

Estimated asset value:
• £10,000 – £15,000

TENURE

• Leasehold
• Approximately 6 years remaining
• Rent: £9,000 per annum

The business benefits from Business Rates exemption, contributing to a low overhead cost base.

OPPORTUNITY

The business is currently not trading, providing a clean handover and immediate restart opportunity.

A new owner can relaunch quickly, either retaining the existing brand or introducing a new concept, with minimal upfront investment required.

There is clear scope to grow the business through:
• Extended opening hours
• Additional service periods
• Enhanced marketing and digital activity

As the business is currently not trading, there will be minimal or no stock included within the sale.

PRICE

Offers in the Region of £49,950 + SAV (Stock at Value)

CONFIDENTIALITY

This is a confidential sale.

Further information, including the business name and detailed trading information, will be provided upon receipt of a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Interested parties should:

Make initial contact with Goodwins Business Brokers
Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement
Receive further information
Arrange a confidential discussion