Ernest Wilson - Nobody Sells Businesses Better!: 2020

Monday 21 December 2020

SOLD -Sea Fish - Fish & Chips, Sutton in Ashfield

FISH & CHIP RESTAURANT, Nottinghamshire

An opportunity to acquire this outstanding fisheries situated in this bustling shopping centre – A PRIME POSITION offering a very lucrative business. The business is run entirely by staff and worked over six days - the present owners are taking a well earned retirement after over 30 years here. A SUBSTANTIAL FREEHOLD PROPERTY - VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The premises are superbly kept and comprise spacious outsales sporting a 4 Pan Kiremko Frying range plus an abundance of Hi Tech equipment, To the side is the superbly appointed 70 Seater restaurant with its own entrance. The restaurant must be seen to be appreciated. To the side is the large preparation kitchen, Dish washing room with automated dishwashing system, store room, ladies, Gents and disabled w.c’s , walk in freezer room, rear court yard. Above the outsales is family accommodation which is currently empty and comprises fitted kitchen, lounge, 2 bedrooms, family bathroom. The apartment is completely self contained and could easily be rented out bringing in further revenue. Business & Property. Ref: 585234

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Friday 18 December 2020

SOLD - The Little Westgate Florist, Wakefield

FLORIST, West Yorkshire

Enjoying a prime location in the heart of this West Yorkshire city. An excellent trading location. Occupying a Grade Two listed building, the shop is bijoux yet very interesting, attracting an enviable amount of customer from the huge daily pedestrian footfall. The owner has run the florist here for 5 years and after several decades in the industry has now decided to take a well earned retirement. The shop is easily run with just one person plus part time casual help and so the profitability is unquestionable. Occupying single fronted, ground floor retail premises with attractive glazed frontage. Internally the shop is beautifully decorated with a shabby-chic, eclectic feel. Stairs leading to the first floor room for seasonal goods storage. From the ground floor sales area, further steps lead to the basement, perfect for the chilled storage of fresh flowers. Business on lease. Ref: 585180

Wednesday 16 December 2020

SOLD - Royal Wongs Chinese Takeaway, Sheffield

CHINESE TAKEAWAY in Sheffield

Very busy Chinese Takeaway which is run from ideal spacious premises fronting onto very busy main road through this densely populated residential area of Sheffield. The premises benefit from having their own large customer car park and modest rental. The business is run in easy hours over six evening per week and achieve a very impressive weekly turnover without compromise on profit margins. HUGE POTENTIAL HERE TO INTRODUCE RESTAURANT (subject to consent) , given the very spacious and large unused store room which could easily accommodate up to 30 diners - The premises could be changed into a different type of business does not have to be a takeaway. Premises briefly comprise: entrance leading to the customer waiting area with service counter and immaculate commercial kitchen to the rear with excellent range of equipment and extraction system, large store preparation room off and spacious, largely unused stock room (ideal for customer dining) as previously mentioned. VIEWING RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref: 557513

Friday 11 December 2020

SOLD - Ridge Lane Stores, Nuneaton

LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE WITH LOTTO, PAYPOINT & PAYZONE, Nuneaton

A busy Licenced Convenience Store with a very healthy turnover situated in a delightful village centre in a semi-rural position – Local monopoly position. The business is run in fairly standard hours for the trade by a husband and wife team and could in our opinion do very much more in the right hands and with a stock injection expanding the range of products. VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The premises are held on lease with very sensible rent and briefly comprises spacious and superbly fitted sales shop with good refrigeration and super range of product displays, suspended ceiling and tiled floor. Good service counter. Small kitchenette off, stockroom to rear. Business on lease. Ref: 585166

Wednesday 9 December 2020

SOLD - Mickle Trafford Post Office, Chester

SUB POST OFFICE, NEWS & GENERAL STORE in Chester

Super opportunity to acquire this very popular business located in this much sought after Cheshire village. Our clients have operated the business for the last 16 years during which time they have established a solid and loyal customer base with an obvious potential to develop the retail offering with the introduction of new lines. The business is easily run by a single owner with part time assistance. Secure lease and very low overheads. The business is the only shop in this idyllic village on the outskirts of Chester and is operated in relatively easy hours for a retail trade. Excellent footfall from the Post Office and an excellent news sheet. Working on good margins – AN EXCELLENT BUY. GENUINE SALE DUE TO BEREAVEMENT. This is a well-presented ground floor shop unit of approximately 500 sq ft with off street parking to the forecourt and a large glass frontage. Internally is a large open plan retail shop with a good range of fixtures and fittings, counter area adjacent to the single position Post Office counter. Rear store and WC. Business on lease. Ref: 583137

Monday 7 December 2020

SOLD - Investment Property, Crosshills, Keighley

INVESTMENT PROPERTY in Cross Hills, Keighley

Excellent opportunity to acquire a super investment property located in the main street through this popular village close to Skipton. This is a prominent double fronted premises - strong, well established business. This is a single storey double fronted building of stone construction which briefly comprise well fitted sales shop with large commercial kitchen to the side, storage and WC. The premises are held on a lease with a five year term from October 2019. Freehold property. Ref: 585246

Friday 4 December 2020

SOLD - Galo's Kitchen Restaurant, Bingley

RESTAURANT in West Yorkshire

Very well-known restaurant with an excellent reputation in this popular Aire Valley town. Our clients have developed an excellent business with many regular customers in just five evenings trading per week. The business achieves a super weekly turnover on excellent profit margins and we strongly recommend early viewing to avoid disappointment. This is located at the heart of the town with easy parking all around and has very low overheads for such a substantial space. AN EXCELLENT BUY. This is a 78 cover restaurant with ground floor lobby leading to a stunning bar area with balcony seating off set. The bar leads through to a very tasteful restaurant with seating for 78 in comfort. Large commercial kitchen with a wealth of quality equipment, office, store and WC. Business on lease. Ref: 584871

Wednesday 2 December 2020

SOLD - Gadgie Burger Gourmet Burgers, Hull

GOURMET BURGERS BUSINESS in Hull

The business has traded with a lot of success and is a firm favourite with the many residents that live in this densely popular district. Hand-made 100% prime beef, chicken, ribs and pulled pork are just some of the choices here, all served in brioche with your bespoke choices of fillings. Choice is huge and that’s what makes this place so popular. Drive up, walk in or use any of the online ordering apps or delivery services. The business is entirely run by staff as the owner has a busy career, so enterprising new owners could profit hugely by operating the business themselves and dedicating themselves better to developing the business and brand further. The tradename, logo’s, menu recipes, website and social media presence are all included in the sale. Single fronted, ground floor lock up takeaway premises over ground floor. Order counter, catering kitchen comprehensively equipped with commercial quality equipment, food prep and pot-wash area, ample storage. Staff WC and washroom. Rear exit door to yard and waste disposal. Business on lease. Ref: 585100

Monday 30 November 2020

SOLD - Moor Bags & Luggage, Moor Market, Sheffield

LEATHER GOODS, HANDBAGS AND TRAVEL GOODS in Sheffield

An opportunity to acquire this highly profitable travel bags, suitcases, handbags, belts and purses – the business has the advantage of contracts for slight seconds, which makes the business very profitable, however the majority of the stock is new. The business is situated in a prime position in South Yorkshire. Very well established concern that has traded here for many years. The business is worked over six days in easy hours and operated entirely by staff due to other commitments. WORKING OWNERS COULD MAKE SUCH A BIG DIFFERENCE HERE. THE BUSINESS HAS BEEN PRICED TO SELL – A GOOD, SOLID BUSINESS. The premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent. EPC Exempt. Business on lease. Ref: 584921

Friday 27 November 2020

SOLD - Bramhope Deli, Bramhope, Leeds

DELI AND COFFEE SHOP WITH 16 COVERS in North Leeds

An opportunity to acquire this delightful coffee shop and deli situated in the upmarket area of North Leeds. The business is worked in easy hours over seven days, closing at 4pm. This is a super business which oozes potential for so much more. ONLY VERY SERIOUS ILL HEALTH FORCES THIS RELUCTANT SALE. There is a building site close by for 300 new houses which for the next 2 to 3 years will provide extra foot-fall. The premises are held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise double fronted coffee shop with outsales and servery sporting a superb display fridge and two station coffee machine for all those specialist coffees. Seating area. To the rear is the well fitted commercial kitchen, outer courtyard garden for alfresco dining in the summer months. First floor is a delightful apartment comprising modern dining kitchen, lovely lounge, one bedroom, bathroom. Second floor two further bedrooms. Business on lease. Ref: 584859

Wednesday 25 November 2020

SOLD - The Big Fish, Ollerton, Newark

FISH AND CHIPS TAKEAWAY AND RESTAURANT in Newark

Stunning fish and chips takeaway and restaurant the likes of which rarely reach the open market and accordingly we strongly recommend early viewing. The business is run entirely by staff and achieves a fabulous weekly turnover and impressive net profits. This is an enviable position – MASSIVE PASSING TRADE ALL DAY LONG. SUPER OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A WELL KNOWN AND WELL RESPECTED BUSINESS. This is an impressive single storey purpose built detached restaurant and takeaway unit of approximately 3,000 sq ft set in 0.6 acres with 36 car parking spaces. Internally is a self-contained outsales department which is fully tiled with contemporary décor and a four pan island range. The restaurant seats over 80 customers in comfort with spacious bar area, large kitchen, separate wet preparation area, staff area, office, store and WC’s. Business & Property. Ref: 584657

Friday 20 November 2020

SOLD - Devaneys Fish & Chips, Tadcaster

TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIP SHOP, TWO BEDROOM FLAT WITH RENTAL INCOME AND GARAGE in Tadcaster

A rare opportunity to acquire this superb traditional fisheries situated in an enviable trading position within a bustling parade of local shops. This freehold business and property comes to the market for the first time in over 30 years and is therefore an outstanding opportunity for energetic new owners to build upon such a long established and highly profitable business. The business is currently worked over low hours as the owners are heading toward a well earned retirement. The premises comprise: Ground floor lock-up sales shop with a high quality array of commercial equipment, 4 pan Hopkins range, spacious customer area and counter, glass fronted drinks chillers, substantial rear prep areas. In addition the property offers a very spacious and comfortable two bedroom, self contained flat above the business which be utilised for owners accommodation or alternatively, the flat is capable of returning a rental income. Huge potential exists here to substantially raise the turnover by adding more openings or adding a pizza / burger / kebab takeaway offering to the menu - the business has limitless potential. A VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IN A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER RESIDENTIAL AREA. Business & Property. Ref: 583372

Thursday 19 November 2020

SOLD - Dough & Deli, Easingwold

DELI STYLE SANDWICHES, PIZZAS AND BARISTA STYLE COFFEE, Easingwold

A beautiful shop situated right on the high street of this wonderful North Yorkshire town, specialising in sandwiches, cakes and speciality breads – all baked on the premises. The sale is due to serious ill health. New owners will get full training (the present owners took over in 2015 and were new to this type of business). On a Friday and Saturday evening the owners have recently introduced hand made stone baked pizzas which have taken off tremendously with very little advertising / marketing. There is an abundance of villages close by which with some marketing could vastly increase the turnover and / or introduce a delivery service – also scope to obtain an alcohol licence to enable wine / beer to be sold / delivered with pizza (subject to any necessary consents). (Not suitable for Hot Food Takeaway as there is no commercial extraction). This is an easily run business by the owners with a small amount of casual staff when needed. VERY SENSIBLY PRICED AND VIEWING IS ESSENTIAL. The premises comprise saleshop, rear kitchen with ovens. Bathroom with shower wash basin and toilet, fully fitted kitchen with stainless preparation area and includes a washer, dryer and electric free standing oven, larger lounge area on the top floor. Business on lease. Ref: 584955

Monday 16 November 2020

SOLD - Investment Property, Featherstone

INVESTMENT PROPERTY in Pontefract

An opportunity to acquire this excellent investment property situated in this bustling town centre - SUPERB HIGH STREET TRADING POSITION. The property is let in two lets - the retail butchers on the ground floor and the first floor two bedroom flat. The retail butchers are held on a five year lease with rent reviews every three years on a fully repair and insuring lease. The premises comprise well fitted sales shop with two walk in cold rooms. Toilet and wash hand basin. The first floor is completely self-contained and comprises fitted kitchen, lounge, two bedrooms and bathroom. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY. Ref: 585065

Wednesday 11 November 2020

SOLD - Caffe Piccolo, Shipley

CAFÉ in Shipley

Popular and well-presented café which occupies a super position on one of the towns busiest main roads with parking right outside the door. This has been a cafe for generations and enjoys a large and loyal customer base achieving an excellent weekly turnover in easy hours over a six day week. Easily run operation with potential to do even more with the introduction of outside catering and regular deliveries. Secure lease and sensible town centre overheads – AN EXCELLENT BUY, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND VIEWING. This is a very well fitted double fronted property set in a popular parade of shops with the café having a particular impressive frontage. Internally is a tastefully presented 30 cover café area with large counter, breakfast bar area and a very well equipped kitchen to the rear. WC’s. EPC Band G. Business on lease. Ref: 583649

Monday 9 November 2020

SOLD - Intake Post Office, Sheffield

SUB POST OFFICE, SWEETS, CARDS AND STATIONERY in Sheffield

An opportunity to acquire this superb Post Office along with a greeting card, sweets and stationery business. The concern is situated in this imposing and commanding position – A BUSTLING SITE IN THIS WELL POPULATED AREA OF SHEFFIELD. The business is worked in very easy hours over a five and half day week, offering great potential for the new owner to take this to the next level. SENSIBLY PRICED TO SELL – OOZING POTENTIAL FOR FULL CONVENIENCE STORE HERE. The premises will be held on a secure new lease with sensible rent and comprise spacious, professionally fitted sales shop with excellent greeting card department, very good, modern, two position fortress Post Office department plus one combi position, good display cash out unit, two store rooms, toilet and wash hand basin. Business on lease. Ref: 584800

Friday 6 November 2020

SOLD - Sowerby Bridge Fisheries, Halifax

FISH & CHIPS in Sowerby Bridge, Halifax

An opportunity to acquire this delightful fisheries situated in a commanding main road trading position within a densely populated area of Halifax. The business is worked in sensible hours IN JUST FOUR DAYS PER WEEK (only 16 hours frying time) and the turnover is increasing making the business a very profitable concern - our client is introducing food delivery portals which will boost turnover even further. The vendor will give full training to the purchaser if required. EARLY VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The premises are held on a secure lease with low rent and have been recently rewired and renovated to make a superb fisheries comprising fully panelled saleshop sporting a four pan counter range, to the side is a large immaculate preparation room, WC and wash hand basin. Business on lease. Ref: 583344

Wednesday 4 November 2020

SOLD - Askern Pet Essentials, Doncaster

VITAL VILLAGE PET SUPPLIES AND MORE in Doncaster

Enjoying a prime location in the central heart of the village, this pet supplies business was established some 40 years ago and is still to this day a vital part of the local community, being a one stop shop for all your pet accessories, feeds, supplements and good health products. Located in a bustling, larger village just off the A19 between Selby and Doncaster, the business has little or no competition in the immediate area. The area is rapidly growing with many new build tracts of homes in development and in future planning. A huge opportunity exists here to take the business to the next level by introducing E-Commerce online sales and perhaps the sale of small pets. There is also a demand for fish, reptiles and associated equipment. Extra wide, glazed frontage to this ground floor lock-up premises, excellent for displaying products. Security rolling shutter. Entry to shop, two open plan sections and sales counter. Specific areas dedicated to different animal species. A very comprehensive range of feeds and pet health goods. To the rear is a store room predominantly for sacks of feed, a further room with refrigeration and kitchenette. Staff WC. Rear access door for deliveries. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 585073

Monday 2 November 2020

SOLD - Tiny's Sandwich Shop, Brighouse

SANDWICH BAR in Brighouse

Very well appointed sandwich bar located on the main Bradford to Brighouse road in a popular village. This is a well-established concern and achieves a good weekly turnover in easy hours over a six day week. The site is passed by thousands of cars every day and is surrounded by industry and commerce – AN EXCELLENT POSITION. Security of a new lease and sensible overheads – A SUPER BUY AND PRICED TO SELL. This is a deceptively spacious two storey building with on street parking right outside the door. Internally is a beautifully presented shop with contemporary décor, good range of display units and a glass fronted serve over counter with a well equipped kitchen to the rear. To the first floor is a large preparation area, store room, office and WC. Business on lease. Ref: 584918