SOLD - Womack Central Fisheries, Normanton

FISH AND CHIPS WITH EAT-IN AREA - CLOSED AT PRESENT in Normanton

An exciting opportunity to acquire this long established fish and chips shop with both outsales and eat-in area which has been in these town centre premises for over 100 years.  Our clients have operated the business since 2021 but have sadly had to close in summer 2024 due to serious ill health - presenting an ideal opportunity for enthusiastic new owners to pick up where our clients left off.  The fish shop is currently the only one in the town - oozing potential.  Substantial lock-up premises held on lease with low overheads and occupy a prime town centre trading position.  Comprising triple fronted premises, counter and three pan Hopkins counter range, seating area catering for ten in comfort, food preparation room.  Enclosed yard to the rear accessing customer WC, owner WC, store room and chipping and rumbling room. EPC Band E. Lease, fixtures & fittings. Ref: 590737

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SOLD - 1924 Cocktail Bar, Cleckheaton

POPULAR WEST YORKSHIRE BAR AND MUSIC VENUE in Cleckheaton

A family run business in the centre of Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire which has been called the most popular bar in town. This vibrant cocktail bar is well known and loved for its various events, including 1920s dress-up nights and popular DJ sets. Expertly made, creative and delicious cocktails. Having a late-night licence to 2am Friday and Saturday and catering for private parties and celebrations for up to 120 on the ground floor, plus 25 on an upper mezzanine level, the opportunities to further develop the business are enormous. This is a reluctant sale due to family commitments. There is also potential to develop a food offering as there is a partially fitted kitchen on the first floor, currently only utilised to prepare cold charcuterie. The bar has established itself in a short period of time and now makes for a perfect opportunity for energetic and ambitious new owners to take this venture to the next level. Prominent mid-parade, glass fronted unit with electric security roller shutters. Some seating to the outside front is permitted. Entry to open plan floor with a mix of booth, bar and table seating. Super long bar made from one solid and thick piece of oak. Attractive and well stocked back bar with a bank of glass fronted display chillers. Two keg beer taps. The ground floor extends deep into the back where there is a dance and DJ booth area. Emergency exit leads to the rear yard where there is space for owners parking. Open staircase leads to the mezzanine floor which has a private lounge accommodating up to 25 and looking out over the floor below, plus an arrangement of customer toilets, including a unique “Couples” twin WC. Full coverage CCTV and POS system.  EPC Band E. Business on lease. Ref: 590765

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SOLD - Beacon Road Fisheries, Bradford

FISH AND CHIPS SHOP in Bradford

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this highly profitable fish and chips shop which occupies a prime main road location in the heart of this densely populated district of Bradford.  The business has been operated by our clients since 2017 during which time it has undergone an extensive refurbishment and built a strong reputation with loyal customer base.  This business is one of the oldest and well known fish and chip shops in the area.  At present there are no Just Eat or deliveries so scope to further boost trade there. The business has only changed hands three times in many, many years.  Fantastic potential for local new owners to re-open Saturdays and increase turnover again.  Due to our client’s relocation away from Bradford, the business currently trades in very limited hours in split shifts over three and a half day week with no late evenings.  Oozing potential for local operator to increase opening times and further boost trade.   The main road premises are to be offered on a new lease with reasonable rent.  Alternatively our clients own the freehold property and would consider sensible offers for the same.  Comprising single storey lock up premises providing sale shop and customer waiting area, three pan counter frying range.  Level preparation, chipping and rumbling room to rear.  Enclosed yard and bin store with WC shared with adjacent business premises.  Business & Property. Ref: 590790

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SOLD - Alexander Gourmet Med, Deli and Speciality Mediterranean Foods, Todmorden

DELI AND SPECIALITY MEDITERRANEAN FOODS in Todmorden

Ernest Wilson are delighted to bring to market this charming delicatessen business which has been operated by our client for a good number of years and is now looking to retire.  The business trades in very easy hours over four days and offers tremendous potential for younger enthusiastic new owners to extend opening times and significantly boost takings.  A fantastic opportunity to build on the solid foundations laid by our client with potential to introduce online mail order sales to increase turnover and profitability.  Double unit will be offered on a new lease with low rent which includes water costs. Business on lease. Ref: 590623

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SOLD - Brooks Restaurant, Brighouse

LONG ESTABLISHED, HIGHLY REGARDED RESTAURANT in Brighouse.

An exceptionally well known and highly regarded, contemporary licensed restaurant in the Calderdale region of West Yorkshire.  Established over 30 years ago and trading consistently well, the restaurant is a much loved institution in this vibrant small town, known for its superb choice of trendy bars and quality restaurants.  The main restaurant floor has an elegant bar area with seating for 16 to 18 customers and a dining room which is very spaciously laid out to accommodate 40 diners.  A private, eclectic dining room in the basement can cater to parties of up to 16 guests.  Outside seating is available on bistro tables.  Internal decor is earthy and neutral, with original wood floors and is entirely suitable for any manner of theme or cuisine.  Truly outstanding back of house areas, rarely seen in the industry, with a superbly equipped commercial catering kitchen on the ground floor.  Additional food prep room and large walk-in chiller in the basement, together with a bottle store, dry goods store, chemical room with laundry area.  Ladies and gents WCs and staff changing room with WC.  The premises has gas central heating, air-conditioning and hard-wired music speakers.  Detailed financial information will be made available to seriously interested parties who have attended a formal viewing and met the owners.  This is a confidential sale of a very well known restaurant that sits in a prized and enviable position in the centre of the town, with lots of public parking.  The town hosts many street events during the year, which attract a colossal amount of visitors to the restaurant and other complimenting businesses.  Business on lease. Ref: 590615

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SOLD - Botafogo Grill, Huddersfield

LICENSED TOWN CENTRE RESTAURANT in Huddersfield

A Brazilian grill themed, licensed restaurant with enough capacity to accommodate 80 diners in two areas separated by a grill section. Highly prominent corner building in the centre of the towns restaurant row. Attractive frontage and easy street parking.  Established in 2010 and very popular with the many students, office workers and professionals that live and work in the immediate vicinity.  Currently only opening evenings, there is a huge opportunity to trade through the day offering breakfasts and lunch. The restaurant is predominantly family run, hence they do not take fuller advantage of the permitted opening hours. Location is outstanding and the restaurant itself is well laid out and easy to operate with just a small team of staff.  This is a highly prominent, corner site with attractive glazed frontage to two sides. Ground floor reception, service bar and open plan dining area seating 38. Grill kitchen and food pass. Additional dining area with seating for 25 or more. Steps leading to basement with a superbly fitted and equipped kitchen with commercial catering equipment and high capacity extraction system. Customer toilets. Staff changing room. Dry goods and alcohol stores and managers office.  This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a superbly fitted and equipped restaurant with alcohol licence, in an outstanding, vibrant town centre location, at a fraction of the cost of fitting one out. Business on lease. Ref: 590523

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SOLD - Kingstonian Storage Equipment & Racking, Beverley, East Yorkshire

STORAGE EQUIPMENT AND RACKING (RETAIL AND SUPPLY) in East Yorkshire.

An exciting opportunity to acquire this highly profitable and long established business which supplies new and used shelving, racking and storage equipment (lockers etc) to industry, retail and commerce sectors.  The business operates predominantly by repeat trade to customers it has served for over 25 years within an hour’s drive of its base with little advertising undertaken - fantastic potential for enthusiastic new owners to significantly increase turnover and profitability by expanding the operational radius.  Substantial premises held on lease with sensible rent and comprise approximately 12,000 square feet of warehouse space.  Ground floor vehicular access to main warehouse.  First floor mezzanine storage, second floor storage.  Office suite within the building provides three offices, store room, staff room and kitchen, ladies and gents WC.  Externally parking for six vehicles.  The premises benefit from CCTV system and burglar alarm.  Sensibly priced for quick sale due to our clients’ other business interests. EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 590746

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