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Wednesday, 4 November 2026

SOLD - Aldo Due Italian Restaurant, Burnley

ITALIAN RESTAURANT in Burnley

Superbly appointed Italian restaurant which trades on an enviable reputation and which is only offered for sale due to our client’s impending retirement.  The business currently trades on part time hours over a four day week (only 18 hours per week) which offers a new owner the opportunity to extend the hours to more industry standard and substantially increase turnover and profitability.  Situated at the edge of Burnley town centre with layby parking opposite which is unrestricted from 5pm.  The business is run by our client with the assistance of a small team of part time staff, serving authentic Italian cuisine.  The premises comprise entrance leading to lobby, ladies and gents WC's, store room and former office currently also used for storage.  Stairs lead to basement restaurant dining room seating up to 80 diners, fitted bar, coffee station, commercial kitchen with an array of catering equipment and extraction system, prep room and pot wash, dry store and further store with walk-in cold room.  EPC Band B. Business on lease. Ref: 590857

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Friday, 23 October 2026

SOLD - SPAR store, Fenham, Newcastle

SPAR store, Fenham, Newcastle.

Comprising ground floor triple fronted sales shop providing substantial walk round convenience store with various departmental displays including substantial refrigeration and freezer departments. Large store room with delivery bay. Staff room / kitchen and WC facilities.

Business on lease. Ref: 591441

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Thursday, 22 October 2026

SOLD - Gerrys Bakery, Sheffield

DELI BAKERY AND CAFE in Sheffield

Impressive, superbly presented cafe which has traded successfully in this spot for over a decade now.  Spaciously laid out tables in an open plan dining and servery area accommodating 22 customers. Bright and airy, double-wide ground floor premises with full height glazed frontage.  This is a superb opportunity for hands-on working owners to really promote the range of artisan baked goods and local produce the shop offers. Alternatively, more emphasis on the cafe trade would make for a simpler operation with higher profit margins. The bakehouse and its range of commercial equipment could well cope with high volume bread and pastry production, potentially for wholesaling as well as the cafe shop retail element.  Entrance opens into deli sales shop with refrigerated serve over counter.  Seating for 22 diners.  Customer WC, disabilities compliant.  Food preparation room and dry store.  Bakery area beyond, offering impressive equipment including Tom Chandley five-deck oven, utility room, storage area and staff WC.  First floor office and additional storage.  Electric security roller shutter to the shopfront.  EPC Band B. Business on lease. Ref: 591154

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Monday, 19 October 2026

SOLD - The Olde Tavern, Pontefract

SOLD - The Olde Tavern, Pontefract

The Olde Tavern is a very traditional pub.  It is located on a busy main road close to Pontefract town centre, the racecourse and famously King Richard III favourite castle.  Surrounded by commerce and lots of industry, as well as densely populated residential communities, the pub enjoys a good level of trade throughout the day.  The site also has tremendous development potential, given its size and location.

THE BUSINESS - Very popular with families for its all-day carvery, large beer garden and bird aviary attraction.  The pub enjoys an almost perfect 50/50 split between food and wet sales.  The pub would suit any style of operation, be it a sports pub or alternative food restaurant.  The owner has operated the pub very successfully for the last 12 years, but now needs to sell, as he has a specific health condition that will limit his ability to effectively work within the business.

THE PROPERTY - Internally, the building has an expansive internal space measuring approximately 438 sq metres (4,712.6 sq ft) to include a superbly equipped commercial kitchen capable of putting out 300+ Sunday dinners, a spacious dining area accommodating 80 customers, darts and pool rooms, lounge bar.  Private, self-contained owners / managers accommodation on the first floor with kitchen, lounge, two double bedrooms and house bathroom, all recently refurbished.  Decked terrace with seating and a large beer garden with children’s play area and bird aviary.  Several parking spaces, plus an agreement with a neighbouring business to use additional parking spaces evenings and weekends. 

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL - The entire site is approximately 0.37ac (16,152 sq ft) and would therefore be of obvious interest to developers looking to build a residential scheme on the site.  Provisional architects’ plans have been drawn up and it is believed that there is adequate space for ten to twelve homes on the site, subject to planning consent.  EPC Band C. Business & Property. Ref: 590780

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Friday, 16 October 2026

SOLD - Doyles Fish & Chips, Shipley

FISH AND CHIPS TAKEAWAY AND CAFE in Shipley

Due to illness, the sale of this very well-known and much-loved fish and chips cafe and takeaway represents a tremendous opportunity for a new operator to take the reins of this outstanding, high-profile establishment. Currently closed due to the owners illness but easily turn-key and trade immediately.

Sales have been steadily rising even though this family run business has been limiting its opening hours and not taking advantage of its full potential. The location alone, on the busiest traffic main through-road in Shipley town centre, guarantees an almost unlimited amount of potential. The business uses no social media and does not offer deliveries or online ordering and closes in the early evening, leaving a colossal amount of opportunity to take the sales to a whole new level. 

Highly prominent corner site facing Otley Road, Shipley. Ground floor, open plan seated cafe for up to 50 diners and walk-up service counter fronting a very recently installed four-pan, high efficiency Frank Ford island fry range. The premises comes fully equipped with a comprehensive range of commercial quality catering equipment. Spacious rear prep kitchen with commercial chillers, cookline and food prep counters. Plentiful storage areas. Ladies, gents and disabled persons WC.  EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 591547

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Monday, 12 October 2026

SOLD - VC Wines Off Licence, Leicester

OFF LICENCE in Leicester

Located in the middle of a densely populated community on the outskirts of Leicester city. Very affordably priced to sell quickly and with extremely favourable rental terms, the Off-Licence and convenience store is only being sold due to the owner needing to take an extended length of time off work for medical procedures. The business is currently being run on very short openings from 1pm in the afternoons and closes at 3pm on Saturdays, so the potential to increase takings is very obvious. The shop has been run solely and there are no staff to inherit. A new lease is offered on a stepped rent for the first three years and for a length of term to be agreed between buyer and seller. Highly prominent corner property of which the shop occupies the ground floor lock-up premises. Counter with tobacco gantry and liquor display. Shelves with convenience goods and confectionery items. Chillers stocked with beverages, beer and wines and with externally mounted compressor units. Back room office, three storage areas, staff WC and secure delivery door. Lots of easy parking. Business on lease. Ref: 591260

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Friday, 9 October 2026

SOLD - SPAR Convenience Store, Cadley, Preston

SPAR Convenience Store, Cadley, Preston

Comprising corner trading position with forecourt parking. Spacious walk around store with an abundance of refrigeration, impressive beers, wines and spirit display, two position cash out facility. Staff room and kitchen, WC facilities. Large stockroom to rear

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Wednesday, 7 October 2026

SOLD - Little Burrowers & George Town Play Cafe, Stanningley, Leeds

CHILDREN’S PLAY CAFE in Leeds

Ernest Wilson is delighted to present to the market this beautifully maintained and highly regarded children’s soft play centre, purpose designed for the under fives age group. Established by our clients in 2018 to fit around their own young family, the business has flourished over the years and is now offered for sale as their children have reached school age and the owners are ready to focus on other ventures.  The business enjoys a loyal customer base and strong reputation, including over 1,500 registered subscribers and more than 13,000 social media followers, ensuring excellent visibility and ongoing free marketing.  

Generating a decent turnover with clear and achievable opportunities to increase income further.  There is an opportunity to offer takeaway services to neighbouring businesses

The centre operates sensible, family friendly hours across seven days a week and is largely staff run, making it an ideal opportunity for a more hands on owner operator to step in, reduce staffing costs and increase overall profitability. Sessions are run on a pre booked basis with a professional user-friendly website and streamlined online booking system and payment platform, enabling efficient staff planning and controlled visitor numbers, alongside private weekend party bookings which further enhance revenue.

This play cafe is perfectly suited to someone passionate about working with children - particularly parents seeking flexible working hours around their own family life. With an experienced team already in place, it is an easy business to take over and operate.

The premises will be offered on a secure lease with terms negotiable through our office. Occupying two adjoining units within a modern business park in a well populated area of Leeds, this is a prime and accessible location.  The business benefits from a large free car park for customers

The layout comprises a welcoming reception area with dedicated pram and buggy parking, leading into the main soft play room purpose built for children aged 0–5, broken in to two dedicated play rooms to enable a calm, age appropriate experience for both babies and toddlers.  One of the rooms features a charming “parade of shops” and themed role play area. A second room is designed specifically for babies and younger toddlers and is equipped with soft play, sensory items and age appropriate activities. Additional facilities include a kitchen and food preparation area, pot wash section, customer WCs and baby-changing provision. EPC Band B

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Monday, 5 October 2026

SOLD - Select & Save and Birchen Coppice Post Office, Kidderminster

OFF LICENCE, CONVENIENCE AND POST OFFICE in Kidderminster

High sales turnover licensed convenience store and Post Office serving a densely populated district just 2.3 miles south of the centre of Kidderminster.  A short distance from industrial and business parks.  The entire property is available to lease and benefits from flat rental income, returning 50% of the total rent, making this a very profitable shop on low rent and overheads.  The business is not brand tied and would be of interest to convenience store operators who may or may not want to continue with the Post Office counter, which only accounts for a small amount of the total turnover of the shop.  It will not be a requirement that the Post Office counter be retained by new owners.  The convenience and off-licence business accounts for a tremendous annual turnover. The premises are offered on a lease, the length of which is negotiable with the landlord.  Substantial, highly prominent detached property within which the convenience store occupies the ground floor retail space.  Modern shop fit-out with banks of chillers and wide aisles.  Storage room with walk-in chiller.  Staff WC.  Dual pay counters incorporating Post Office, liquor, lottery and tobacco sales.  First floor, two, two-bedroomed self contained flats, plus one ground floor one-bed flat in an extension to the rear of the shop.  Private driveway.  EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 591267

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Monday, 28 September 2026

SOLD - Malton Post Office (Mains)

HIGH INCOME GENERATING MAINS POST OFFICE in North Yorkshire

A vital and long established Post Office, centrally located in this highly attractive, affluent and historic North Yorkshire market town.  A full range of Post Office services are provided over three positions (a wide two-station counter and an additional single fortress counter near the entry).  There is also a separate quick pay counter for retail sales near the entry.  The business offers currency exchange, passport renewal services and is a collection and drop off point for Amazon and DPD.

The premises are spacious, occupying a mid, parade, triple wide ground floor retail premises in a prominent and attractive Grade II listed building.  A large amount of space is taken up with racks of high profit margin greeting cards, which make up a large proportion of the retail sales.  The premises are in exceptional condition throughout, with energy efficient lighting, a modern kitchenette and nicely appointed staff WC.  Managers back office with additional transaction terminal.  At the rear of the property, there is a steel trap door and steps leading to a large basement with a similar size footprint to the ground floor shop. Business on lease. Ref: 590126

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Monday, 21 September 2026

SOLD - SPAR Convenience Store, Hartlepool

FULLY LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE in Hartlepool

We have been instructed by a well-established and highly regarded national convenience store operator to offer for sale a portfolio of four trading sites. The businesses are available either individually or as a collective package, providing flexibility for both owner-operators and investors. Each site occupies a prominent and busy trading location within its respective area and benefits from strong local footfall and passing trade. All four stores are currently operated entirely by employed staff, making them suitable for purchasers seeking a managed business opportunity. Business on lease. Ref: 591440

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Friday, 18 September 2026

SOLD - Cudworth Pet Shop, Barnsley

PET SHOP in Barnsley

Ernest Wilson are pleased to bring to market this popular and well respected family run pet shop, operated by our clients since 2004.  The business trades in easy hours over five days, closing at 4pm daily, presenting wonderful scope for enthusiastic new owns to build on the solid foundations here.  The premises are held on lease with low rent and occupy a prime trading position fronting a commanding main road through the heart of this bustling South Yorkshire village.  Comprising double fronted sales shop stocking a variety of pet foods, supplies and accessories.  Counter and cash out facility. Business on lease. Ref: 590738

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Wednesday, 9 September 2026

SOLD - Chelsea's Treats, Eldwick, Bingley

LICENSED COFFEE SHOP / CAFE in Bingley

Situated in this highly desirable village, this business was established in 2013 and owned by our clients since 2020 and only offered for sale due to the partners young family commitments and parent's retirement.  The business is currently run mainly by staff yet has an envious weekly turnover but could do so much more with working owners.  Fabulous scope for outside catering, evenings / supper club or extend the popular afternoon tea offering - VIEWING IS ESSENTIAL.  Comprises well fitted, air conditioned spacious and airy cafe with seating for 60+ diners plus a further 12 external to the front.  Modern counter area with an array of equipment including coffee and ice cream machines, rear kitchen with pizza oven and good refrigeration, office and toilet. Business on lease. Ref: 588517

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Monday, 7 September 2026

SOLD - Worsbrough Bridge Post Office, Barnsley

MAINS POST OFFICE, CARDS, GIFTS AND SWEETS in Barnsley

An exciting opportunity to acquire this long established Post Office which has been operated by our clients since 2015 - RETIREMENT SALE.  The premises occupy a prime trading position fronting a busy main road through this densely populated South Yorkshire village.  The business trades in easy hours over five and a half day week, closing for 30 minutes lunch on weekdays and with no late evenings.  Oozing potential for enthusiastic new owners to open later, add Sundays and introduce full convenience store to significantly boost turnover and profitability.  EARLY INSPECTION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.  Double fronted air conditioned corner premises held on a secure lease with sensible rent, comprising large walk round sales shop with good cards and gifts display.  Two position Post Office counter with separate retail servery area.  Two good sized store room to the rear.  Kitchenette and WC.  Small enclosed yard to the rear.  The premises have the benefit of an alarm, CCTV and roller shutters. Business on lease. Ref: 590603

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Tuesday, 1 September 2026

LET - Restaurant premises in Desborough, Kettering

CLOSED RESTAURANT PREMISES in Kettering

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to acquire a fully licensed and beautifully appointed restaurant in a commanding main road position beside the Travel Plaza Hotel. The location alone provides enormous promise - the hotel serves a steady flow of business travellers and tourists yet offers no dining facilities of its own, creating a ready-made audience for breakfast, casual dining, and evening meals that an incoming operator can immediately tap into. Set between Market Harborough and Kettering, with excellent visibility from the A6 / B576, the surrounding residential population, passing traffic, and hotel guests collectively present a lucrative and largely untapped market. 

This is a sensibly priced and highly versatile restaurant opportunity offered with a new lease on appealing rental terms. In the right hands, it is a site with the potential to generate significant revenue. The combination of its superb trading position, excellent facilities, and the guaranteed footfall from the hotel next door makes this an outstanding proposition for an ambitious operator seeking a statement venue with considerable commercial upside.

The premises themselves are impressive from the moment of arrival. The main restaurant, able to accommodate around 90 covers, offers an elegant and spacious setting finished to a remarkably high standard. As seen in the images provided, the dining room features striking chandeliers that illuminate the marble tiled floor, creating an atmosphere that is both luxurious and inviting. The layout flows naturally from a welcoming reception area into a stylish cocktail bar and the open plan dining space, making the venue ideal for everyday dining as well as special events and private functions.

Beyond the main restaurant, a bright conservatory-style dining area provides a further 38 covers. This additional room is perfectly suited for a dedicated breakfast service, allowing a new operator to attract hotel guests first thing in the morning, guests who currently have no on-site dining option. This alone presents a substantial and recurring revenue stream. 

The commercial kitchen comprises a well-organised, stainless-steel environment equipped with a wide range of high grade cooking and preparation facilities, including a Rational Self Cooking Center. The kitchen’s layout and equipment levels allow for efficient service at high volume, making it suitable for a wide range of cuisines, from Italian or French to contemporary fusion concepts. Alongside this, operators will find a dedicated pot wash area within the kitchen, a beer and wine store, and well maintained ladies’, gents’, and accessible WC facilities.

Externally, the restaurant benefits from attractive garden areas, a feature fountain, a patio suitable for outdoor seating, and access to a vast shared car park serving both the restaurant and the adjacent hotel. This level of parking is rarely available and enhances the site’s suitability for destination dining, celebrations, and large bookings. EPC Band E

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Friday, 21 August 2026

SOLD - Seven Seas Fish & Chips, Wickersley, Rotherham

CLOSED FISH AND CHIPS OUTSALES AND RESTAURANT in Rotherham

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this immaculately presented fully fit out fish and chips restaurant and takeaway, situated in a highly prominent trading position fronting a commanding main road through this densely populated South Yorkshire township with the added benefit of its own car park.  The imposing detached premises really must be seen to be appreciated and comprise – ground floor glass fronted sales shop leading to a fully tiled out sales area overlooking stunning four pan Florigo counter range, illuminated menu boards and spacious and very well equipped commercial kitchen with an abundance of quality catering equipment together with walk in cold room and walk in freezer room, storage areas, dishwashing and potato rumbling room.  First floor accessible either by staircase or modern passenger lift provides stunning 65 to 70 cover restaurant which again has been fit out to the highest of standards cocktail bar and coffee machine, ladies, gents and disabled WC and baby change.  Office and boiler room.  Externally is an alfresco dining area to the front and large customer car park.  EPC Band C.

Thinking of selling a business? Call now for a free valuation on 0113 238 2900 or email sales@ernest-wilson.co.uk for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk - we do not charge any money up front