Ernest Wilson - Nobody Sells Businesses Better!: August 2018

Friday 31 August 2018

SOLD - Card - Greetings Cards, Gifts & Chocolates, Horsforth

GREETING CARDS, GIFTS & CHOCOLATES in Leeds

An opportunity to acquire this really lovely greeting card business which enjoys a prime trading positon in a very poplar shopping centre which serves a well populated and affluent area of North Leeds. There is a wide selection of excellent retail businesses here and the diversity and quality of these outlets attract customers from miles around. The business is worked in very easy hours over six days and the premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent. Enthusiastic owners with more time could do so much more here – GENUINE REASON FOR SALE. Comprising professionally fitted self-service upmarket sales showroom, displaying greeting cards, gifts and handmade Belgian chocolates – all with high profit margins. Store, toilet and wash hand basin. Business on lease. Ref: 559217

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Thursday 30 August 2018

SOLD - The Village Pantry, Hipperholme

SANDWICH BAR, COFFEE SHOP & CAFE (8 COVERS), Halifax

An opportunity to acquire this delightful sandwich centre and coffee shop. The shop is situated in the village of Hipperholme on the main A58 Halifax to Bradford route , the shop is surrounded by local shops, industry and residential houses The business is worked in very easy hours over six mornings offering so much potential for very much more - 1000’s of people passing all day long. VERY SENSIBLY PRICED TO SELL – GENUINE REASON FOR SALE – VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent and comprises all glass open double fronted unit incorporating server with refrigerated displays, coffee shop and seating area, to the rear is the commercial kitchen with extraction unit, store. Business on lease. Ref: 581642

Tuesday 28 August 2018

SOLD - Freehold Shop Unit in Haworth

FREEHOLD SHOP UNIT in Haworth

Very well appointed single storey property almost adjacent to the famous Keighley & Worth Valley Railway in Haworth – an internationally known tourist destination. The premises have an A1 retail planning and currently trade as a milkshake and ice cream shop, however, could suit a variety of uses. Rarely does property in this location reach the open market – particularly at such a modest sale price. This is a single storey shop unit with an imposing shop frontage which has been extensively refurbished to a good standard. Internally is open plan with an original stone floor and modern plastic clad walls. Flat roof terrace above. Freehold property. Ref: 557690

Saturday 25 August 2018

SOLD - Castle Cafe, Withernsea

CAFÉ, SNACKS, COFFEE SHOP AND OUTSALES (40 COVERS) in Withernsea

An opportunity to acquire this delightful and highly profitable sea side cafe situated right on the promenade – A SUPERB SITE. The business is worked over seven days in easy hours, closing at 4.30pm. The business is oozing potential for so much more – this venue would make a super evening bistro. RETIREMENT SALE AFTER MANY YEARS HERE. A younger, enthusiastic owner could double the turnover here. The premises are held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise: all glass fronted through café which is open plan and incorporates professionally fitted outsales with good display refrigeration, servery and coffee machine for those highly profitable specialist coffees. Very well fitted commercial kitchen. Toilet and wash hand basin. Business on lease. Ref: 581712

Friday 24 August 2018

SOLD - Gepettos Restaurant, Helmsley

FULLY LICENSED RESTAURANT WITH 50 COVERS in Helmsley

An opportunity to acquire this superb fully licensed restaurant situated in the much sought after market town of Helmsley – right in the heart of the towns market square. The present owners are retiring after over 20 years here. The business is worked over a five day week, opening only 5pm to 9pm (last orders 8.30pm). The site oozes potential for so much more. Our clients run the business entirely by staff as they live 300 miles away, yet still shows fantastic profits, even after paying a manager. Helmsley attracts thousands of visitors weekly and is surrounded by rolling countryside and situated in the North York Moors National Park. The business is crying out for lunch time openings and later evenings. SENSIBLY PRICED FREEHOLD PROPERTY AND BUSINESS. RARELY DO BUSINESSES OF THIS CALIBRE REACH THE OPEN MARKET. The premises are freehold and comprise reception leading to the cocktail bar and open plan restaurant seating 80 people comfortably, well fitted commercial kitchen incorporating cooking and preparation areas, dishwashing area. Ice cream outsales bar which is currently unused and can take £500 per day in the summer months. Business & Property. Ref: 559282

Thursday 23 August 2018

SOLD - Golden Fish, Fish & Chips, Wakefield Road, Bradford

CLOSED FISH & CHIPS SHOP, Bradford

Situated on one of Bradford’s busiest arterial roads that is constantly providing passing trade and a steady stream of potential buyers. The property has recently been refurbished to a very high standard and needs to be seen to be appreciated. The property is crying out for a new owner to establish once again a busy fish shop from both the passing trade. The premises are offered for sale lease, fixtures and fittings or can also be purchased freehold. The property has recently been refurbished to a very high standard and needs to be seen to be appreciated and briefly comprises saleshop with stainless steel counter, 2 pan Haddock Wall Range, 4 pot bain marie and modern extraction, rear preparation area with double stainless steel sink, large freezer , fridge, cooker and further extraction, external yard area. Benefitting from new resin floor throughout. New lease,. Ref: 581624

Saturday 18 August 2018

SOLD - Amico Coffee, Drighlington

LICENSED CAFÉ & COFFEE BAR in Drighlington, Leeds

This has to be one of the best presented café and coffee shops on the market and really must be viewed to be fully appreciated. The business has the benefit of a table licence and the property was completely renovated and fitted to the very highest of standards in April 2014. The business has an established, loyal customer base but in our opinion, IT REALLY COULD DO SO MUCH MORE in the right hands. Ideal opportunity to extend the food offering and increase both sales and profitability. Run in VERY EASY, part time hours over a six day week and would benefit from extended opening hours, more usually associated with this type of business. Occupying an excellent trading position, fronting on to this very busy main road through this densely populated and much sought after village location. Premises held on lease with sensible rent and briefly comprise: beautiful, double fronted stone built property offering stunning sales area with professionally fitted counter and state of the art coffee machine. To the rear is a well-presented commercial kitchen offering all the necessary equipment. Breakfast bar with customer dining area off and access to a further first floor, customer lounge. External area for seating to the front. Immaculate décor, flooring and lighting throughout. VIEWING HERE IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST. Business on lease. Ref: 581605

Friday 17 August 2018

SOLD - The Dishy Fish, Knottingley

FISH & CHIPS WITH 30 SEATER CAFÉ in West Yorkshire

One of the finest fisheries in the north of England, situated in this very busy shopping centre with superb car parking right outside. The business is run in very easy hours over six days – HIGHLY PROFITABLE CONCERN, SHOWING OUTSTANDING NET PROFITS. The business is worked by a very good team of competent staff. RARELY DO BUSINESSES OF THIS CALIBRE REACH THE OPEN MARKET – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. This business will give the right person a superb living and the lifestyle to go with it. The premises are held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise: spacious, superbly fitted sales shop sporting a large, modern three pan counter frying range, 30 seater cafe, preparation kitchen to the side of the frying range. The main preparation room, ladies and gents toilets. First floor store room, staff / utility room, office. Business on lease. Ref: 581444

Thursday 16 August 2018

SOLD - Kitsch Kitchen, Sutton Coldfield

CAFÉ & SANDWICHES in Sutton Coldfield

Fabulous café and sandwich bar which occupies a PRIME TRADING POSITION on the edge of Sutton Coldfield town centre. This is a trading position which would be very hard to beat close to a very busy college and police station and surrounded by Office's, Pub's Club's, Job Centre and a Fire Station. The business is run in very easy hours by our client with the assistance of a small team of part time staff and achieves a very impressive weekly turnover whilst working on equally impressive profit margins - a possibility to extend hours subject to any necessary consents. Excellent potential for new owner to extend the outside catering part of the business. VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The premises are held on lease and briefly comprise: well fitted and equipped sandwich bar with good service counter, breakfast bar and preparation area. Dining area to the rear seating 10 diners comfortably. Business on lease. Ref: 559213

Wednesday 15 August 2018

SOLD - Chinese Takeaway, Littleborough, Rochdale

CHINESE TAKE AWAY, Rochdale

A super opportunity to acquire this substantial freehold property facing the main road through the popular East Lancashire town. A highly prominent stone fronted semi detached property which for many years traded as a fish & chips shop and Chinese Takeaway however would suit any Hot food use. Littleborough is a town within the metropolitan borough of Rochdale in Greater Manchester – close to the M62 motorway. A densely populated area and an experienced and enthusiastic operator could do very well here – PRICED TO SELL. The property is deceptively spacious and benefits from a large frontage with eye catching signage – internally is a large saleshop with a 2 pan counter range with extended counter. To the rear is a large commercial kitchen with separate store. Upper floor 4 bedroomed accommodation. Business & Property. Ref: 581493

Tuesday 14 August 2018

SOLD - Ellisa's Kitchen, Birkenshaw

CAFE & SANDWICH BAR, Leeds/Bradford Border

This wonderful Café and Sandwich bar provides FIRST CLASS FACILITIES for its customers and enjoys a monopoly position near a busy road junction between Leeds and Halifax in a thriving residential and commercial area which is also within easy reach of Bradford and Huddersfield - Good delivery and outside catering trade here which could very easily be expanded by younger, enthusiastic new owner. VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The premises are held on a good lease with a very reasonable rent however we are informed that a NEW lease may be available if required. The business achieves a IMPRESSIVE TURNOVER particularly when account is taken of the very limited opening hours that our client currently chooses to open - Currently closing at 1.30p.m. daily! Huge potential to do very much more with more standard opening hours. Business on lease. Ref: 559086

Friday 10 August 2018

SOLD - Scotts of Helmsley Fish & Chips

FISH & CHIP OUTSALES AND RESTAURANT WITH 80 COVERS in North Yorkshire

An opportunity to acquire one of the finest fisheries in North Yorkshire, situated in a superb, picturesque market town. This is an affluent, bustling town that attracts 1,000’s of tourists, visitors and shoppers with its quaint streets, ensuring the success of this business. This concern boasts an outstanding turnover which is still increasing. Business is currently run entirely by staff. FULL TIME WORKING OWNERS COULD EASILY EARN OVER £100,000 NET PROFIT. The premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent, comprising: very well fitted outsales sporting a modern 5 pan Florigo island range, plus an abundance of hi tech commercial equipment. To the rear is the well fitted preparation room. The restaurant is situated on the ground floor and features a glass staircase leading to the first floor and the main restaurant – a service lift takes food from the ground floor to the first floor. Waiters station, superb coffee machine for those specialist coffees, ladies and gents toilets, staff room, office. A PRIME SITE JUST OFF THE TOWNS MAIN CAR PARK. THIS BUSINESS IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref: 557514

Wednesday 8 August 2018

SOLD - Cookshop Clearance, Sheffield

COOKSHOP & KITCHENWARE in Sheffield

Very busy cookshop and kitchenware store situated in Sheffield – well established business which has been owned by our client for approximately 15 years and has proved itself to be a very successful venture. Run in very easy hours almost entirely by a team of competent staff, the business is only reluctantly offered for sale due to retirement. Achieving a very impressive weekly turnover whilst maintaining impressive gross profit margins of approximately 53%. EASILY RUN BUSINESS WHICH COULD PROVIDE A VERY HEALTHY LIVING INDEED. The premises are held on a secure lease and briefly comprise: spacious, air conditioned sales shop of approximately 95 sq m / 1,000 sq ft with extensive range of display fixtures, office and WC to the rear. Access to the rear service yard. The premises are completely glass fronted for maximum visual effect. Business on lease. Ref: 559234

Monday 6 August 2018

SOLD - Paul's Fish & Chips, Stanley, Wakefield

FISH AND CHIPS SHOP in Wakefield

Detached, lock up purpose built fish and chip takeaway occupying an excellent position fronting onto a busy main road through this delightful village on the outskirts of Wakefield. Immaculate premises which have been well maintained and which are offered on a NEW lease with very sensible rent. The seller will also consider offers for the freehold. The business achieves an excellent weekly turnover in only eight lunch and tea time openings – has taken more in the past and is currently growing again - NO LATE NIGHTS - run by owner with part time assistance - VERY OLD ESTABLISHED BUSINESS. Smart sales shop, part tiled with attractive quality two pan counter range, preparation room to the rear with potato preparation area behind. Externally - driveway to side and WC. Business on lease. Ref: 581365

Friday 3 August 2018

SOLD - Casa Rustica Grande, Northallerton

LICENSED CAFÉ & RESTAURANT in Northallerton

Very successful Licensed Café and Restaurant occupying a PRIME SITE in the centre of this MUCH SOUGHT AFTER North Yorkshire town centre. The business achieves a very impressive weekly turnover whilst working on EXCELLENT PROFIT MARGINS and operated predominantly by a team of competent staff – HUGE SCOPE HERE FOR A FULL TIME WORKING OWNER TO MAKE VERY SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS ON WAGES. Our client chooses to significantly overstaff the business as he is unavailable to attend the premises at short notice due to his domestic situation. This really is a superb restaurant which has proved to be a magnet for locals and generates substantial turnover. This business could very easily be HIGHLY PROFITABLE in the right hands. VIEWING HERE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Impressive premises held on lease with very sensible rent and briefly comprise: ground floor restaurant/cafe with comfortable seating and fully fitted bar – superbly furbished and tastefully decorated in a contemporary style. W.C.’s. First floor: 2nd dining area, store room, commercial kitchen with impressive range of quality catering equipment and dumb waiter. Business on lease. Ref: 559134

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