Fish & Chip Shop - Leigh-on-Sea

Tenure

The premises are held on a lease with approximately 12 years unexpired at a current rental of £17,400 per annum exclusive. We are advised that the lease is renewable.

Main Fish and Chip Shop

A terrace retail shop with fascia board, glazed, bi-folding frontage and single glazed entrance door leading into the premises, which measures approximately 914 square foot, and is arranged as follows. Main takeaway area with feature stripped back to the brickwork walls, laminated flooring, and small customer seating area this area houses a large upright display drinks fridge and a four-pan range, which was newly purchased approximately 5 years ago. Behind the range is equipped with a till system, a stainless steel fish fridge, under-counter fridges, wash hand basin, and ban marie. Going on past this area is a large pizza oven,  pizza prep table with under-counter refrigeration, two-group coffee machine with coffee grinder, large commercial extractor system, four-burner oven, 2 large griddles, display fridge, wash hand basin, and mixer.

Preparation Room

Beyond this is a preparation room with large upright display fridge, Henny Penny rotisserie, Rational oven, two microwaves, dishwasher, stainless steel sink, washing machine and stainless steel large upright double fridge. Another room off the walkway leads into a room with chipper, peeler, and stainless steel sink. The last room at the end of the corridor is a store room with shelving and a walk-in freezer. A door at the rear of this area leads outside to an external area which has one designated parking space, however, could be used for two vehicles if they are small.

Trading Hours

Monday to Thursday: 3:00pm – 9:00pm

Friday and Saturday: 12:00pm – 9:00pm

Sunday: Closed

Staff

The business is owner-operated with the assistance of two part-time members of staff.

Turnover

We are advised that the business generates an average weekly turnover of £6,000 to £7,000, with high gross profit margins typical of the trade. There is significant scope to increase turnover by extending trading days and opening hours.

Business Rates

We are advised that business rates are currently payable at approximately £80 per calendar month (charged over 10 months).

Legal Costs

Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs, with the landlord’s legal fees to be split equally (50/50) in the event of a lease assignment.

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.