Ernest Wilson - Nobody Sells Businesses Better!: March 2019

Friday 29 March 2019

SOLD - Leisure Centre Cafe, Armley

LEISURE CENTRE CAFÉ in Leeds

This is quite a unique business situated in this modern leisure centre which is frequented by hundreds of swimmers and gym users etc every day of the week. The leisure centre was opened new in 2010 and the café was fit out to a very high standard. The café is situated near the entrance meaning all the users have to pass it on entry and exit. The overheads are minimal – the rent is only £3,500 per annum and £333 per quarter for electric. The rates, water etc are all included in the rent. The café has exclusivity for all catering and kids parties, meaning the potential here is unlimited. Our clients are only selling due other business interests after eight successful year of trading here. Comprising large counter with food display, plenty of refrigeration and storage, rear large commercial kitchen with full extraction system and an array of high quality commercial equipment, rear store room. Seating for over 50 customers. Business on lease. Ref: 582960

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Thursday 28 March 2019

SOLD - Hirst & Alan Jewellers, Cleckheaton

JEWELLERS in West Yorkshire

An opportunity to acquire this excellent jewellers which has been in the same hands for the last 22 years –retirement forces this reluctant sale and is currently run by staff. The business is worked over six days in very short hours, yet boasting an excellent weekly turnover. The premises will be held on a secure new lease, sensible rent and comprise double fronted sales showroom offering many secure glass displays. To the rear is the kitchen, toilet and wash hand basin. First floor office, two store rooms. EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 581883

Wednesday 27 March 2019

SOLD - Bitezilla Cafe, Leeds

PROFESSIONALLY FITTED CAFÉ in Leeds

Situated in a busy main road through this densely populated industrial and commercial area on the outskirts of the city centre. The unit is professionally fitted out to a similar standard as a Pound Bakery / Greggs. THIS IS A SUPERB BUY AND ONLY NEEDS VIEWING. The premises comprise large saleshop with breakfast bar, large hot display cabinets, counter, various displays all colour coordinated, rear kitchen with commercial extraction, disabled / staff WC. Rear store area. The shop benefits from 11 customer car parking spaces (shared with the carpet shop next door), air conditioning, intruder alarm and electric shutters over the windows. Business on lease. Ref: 583078

Tuesday 26 March 2019

SOLD - Vivido Restaurant, Harrogate

FULLY LICENCED RESTAURANT (150 Covers) in Harrogate

One of the finest corporate restaurants in the UK situated in an unequalled position in this delightful spa town. ACHIEVING AN OUTSTANDING TURNOVER and is increasing week on week. The restaurant has undergone a total refurbishment offering a magnificent cocktail bar leading to the open plan superbly appointed restaurant. Run Totally by Staff. The business has a 5 star food hygiene rating. The commercial kitchens must be seen to be appreciate, sporting the latest hi-tech equipment. Excellent Net Profits. Held on secure lease. View early to avoid disappointment. Priced for quick sale due to very serious illness. A fantastic buy. This restaurant has been shortlisted for the Best Italian Restaurant in Yorkshire by the YEP Leeds Oliver Awards 2018. Business on lease. Ref: 557800

Monday 25 March 2019

SOLD - HD1 Dance, Huddersfield

DANCE STUDIO in West Yorkshire

A great opportunity to acquire this thriving Dance School and Studio run from ideal premises in West Yorkshire. The business which is only RELUCTANTLY OFFERED FOR SALE due to our clients impending retirement and a new owner could easily promote this business much further using the internet which our client has not really exploited and by introducing more performing arts to the school’s repertoire. The business has been established for a number of years and benefits from an excellent reputation locally. Providing dance classes and instruction for children and adults in different styles / disciplines, the business is easily run with all tuition currently being provided by self-employed teachers / instructors offer potential to increase profits for a new owner with the necessary skills and time to provide some classes themselves. It is rare that businesses of this type come to the open market and EARLY VIEWING HERE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Run in approximately 41 hours per week from premises which are held on lease with very sensible rent which includes electricity use and buildings insurance and which comprise: Entrance leads to reception with small café area with main dance studio and WC off. Store room to rear of dance studio. Second studio. Floor above then provides a particularly spacious dance studio, store room and WC. Business on lease. Ref: 583079

Friday 22 March 2019

SOLD - Pets Pantry, Sherburn in Elmet.

PET SHOP AND ACCESSORIES in North Yorkshire

This is a lovely newly fitted sales showroom situated in this high street trading position – a very well populated area. The business is worked in very easy hours over six and a half day week. An easily run business, working on high profit margins. Our client is selling due to retirement - tremendous potential for small pets, budgies, fish, mice etc. VIEW EARLY. The premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent and comprise: modern, well fitted sales showroom with good cash out counter. Kitchen to the rear. Toilet with wash hand basin. First floor second sales showroom. Yard to the rear with maggot fridge. Business on lease. Ref: 559355

Wednesday 20 March 2019

SOLD - HB's Hair & Beauty, Elland

HAIR SALON in Elland

An excellent opportunity to acquire this very well established salon ideally located in this very popular Calderdale town centre. Our clients have operated this business since 2005 and built a very good reputation. The business is run entirely by staff due to owners Ill Health. A very good salon which could be so much better with full working owners – secure 5 year lease in place from January 2017 – VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. A Substantial double fronted salon with eye catching contemporary signage. Internally is a large reception desk and a stand up sun bed, open plan salon with 5 work stations and a twin back wash, staff area, stock room, large basement which is perfect for conversion if required. Easy road side parking. Business on lease. Ref: 557478

Tuesday 19 March 2019

SOLD - Compass Health & Fitness, Scarborough

GYM & HEALTH CENTRE in North Yorkshire

An opportunity to acquire this outstanding gym and fitness centre in this prime trading position. This is a modern, spacious gym which is worked and run entirely by staff – working owners could do so much more here. The business is worked in sensible hours over seven days. This is a superb, modern spacious concern offering an abundance of hi tech training equipment that must be seen to be appreciated. A STUNNING GYM – VERY SENSIBLY PRICED TO SELL. The premises are held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise spacious reception leading to a delightful lounge area / coffee and health drinks area. Cardio vascular training area, fitness studio, functional training room, solarium, hair salon, beauty salon, sports therapist, massage room, ladies and gents changing room and toilets. Retail area, staff room and disabled toilet. Two storage rooms, office. APPROXIMATELY 9,000 SQ FT OF GYM AND FITNESS CENTRE. Business on lease. Ref: 582895

Monday 18 March 2019

SOLD - The Tralwerman Fish & Chips, Hornsea

FISH & CHIPS SHOP& CAFE, East Yorkshire

This is a superbly appointed and presented fish & chips shop which enjoys a fabulous reputation in the town and viewing is highly recommended in order to be fully appreciated. The premises are ideally located in the town centre with a large amount of passing trade and pedestrians. The business is run in easy hours and achieves an excellent turnover with no late nights. Five Star Health & Hygiene Rating and a good local customer base to compliment the seasonal trade. Genuine reason for sale – this is a fabulous opportunity. The premises are held on a secure lease with a very sensible rent and low overheads. This a large ground floor shop with a super character corner frontage, large cafe area with booth style seating for 26 in comfort, large counter area, preparation area to the rear, external potato store and preparation. Business on lease, Ref: 581618

Friday 15 March 2019

SOLD - Daisy Taylors Greetings Cards & Gifts, York

HIGH QUALITY GREETINGS CARDS & GIFTS, North Yorkshire

A fabulous independent greetings cards and gifts shop located at the heart of this North Yorkshire city occupying a prime and prestigious location. Our client has operated the business since 1998 and has built a very well respected and profitable concern – now selling to enjoy a well deserved retirement. The business enjoys a super reputation for high quality products and has an underutilised website which offers potential to do even more. Our client informs us that the property has the benefit of A3 planning. RARELY DOES A BUSINESS OF SUCH QUALITY REACH THE OPEN MARKET – VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The premises briefly comprise traditional and eye catching shop front leading to a very tasteful saleshop and gifts area and conservatory area to the rear, first floor open plan sales floor with feature staircase and art gallery area, second floor stock room. Business on lease. Ref: 581769

Thursday 14 March 2019

SOLD - Hunslet Fish & Chips, Leeds

FISH & CHIPS SHOP in Leeds.

Well established fish and chips takeaway which has been in the same hands for 30 years and is only being offered for sale due to retirement. This business has taken very much more but now only opens five lunches per week – only 10 hours frying time. Huge potential to increase substantially by extending the existing lunch times slightly and adding some tea time openings. The premises occupy a super trading position fronting this major arterial road just on the outskirts of Leeds city centre amongst large industrial / commercial and retail premises in the immediate vicinity and close to plenty of residential properties. The premises benefit from easy parking to the side – this is a site that is very hard to beat. The premises comprise fully tiled sales shop with four pan island range, preparation / rumbling room to the rear and WC. Business on lease. Ref: 582932

Wednesday 13 March 2019

SOLD - Kirkgate Post Office, Wakefield

SUB POST OFFICE, NEWS, SWEETS AND TOBACCO in Wakefield

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire this highly profitable Post Office and counter news situated in this prominent city centre trading positon - COMMANDING MAIN ROAD SITE. The business is worked in very easy hours over five full days and one half days, offering great potential for so much more here. RETIREMENT SALE. The premises are held on a secure lease and very sensible rent, comprising: glass fronted sales shop which is self-service and professionally fitted. Spacious two position Post Office department (fortress) and one open position, store room / kitchen to the rear. Toilet and wash hand basin. Business on lease. Ref: 581445

Monday 11 March 2019

SOLD - SS Motors, Dewbury Road, Leeds

FREEHOLD GARAGE PREMISES in Leeds

Rarely does such an affordable freehold property reach the open market and we strongly recommend viewing early to avoid disappointment. The premises have operated as a car service and repair garage for many years, however, the current operator is retiring therefore our client has decided to sell the property. This is an ideal property for a small service and repair business or for a car enthusiast. This is a good sized brick built property capable of accommodating two cars with a self-contained store and WC to the side. The premises are located at the rear of a busy parade of shops on Dewsbury Road in Leeds, approximately three miles out of the city centre and close to the ring road and M621 motorway. Business on lease. Ref: 581691

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