Established in 1956 by Ernest Wilson, we are now the largest, independent Business Transfer Agent in the United Kingdom and we firmly believe that you only become the biggest by providing the very best possible service to clients.
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
SOLD - Moorside Pets, Pet Foods & Supplies, Kirkbymoorside
Wednesday, 31 July 2024
SOLD - Ham Corner Market Deli, Todmorden
Thursday, 21 January 2021
SOLD - Peel & Ash Pizza Restaurant, Howden, Goole
TOP RATED HAND-MADE PIZZA RESTAURANT in East Yorkshire
Truly one of the finest and most eclectic restaurant venues we have ever had the pleasure of offering to the open market. If location, elegant simplicity, uniqueness and high turnover are your goals in your search for a restaurant business then this one has it all – in spades (or pizza shovels)! The Business: A highly successful, highly regarded and well-loved venue, opening just 20 hours over four nights per week, yet generating an enviable turnover. So popular is this venue that customers have been known to line up outside, or even wait in the neighbouring bar until a table comes free! Drinks menu is simple but perfectly in-tune to complement the food. Taking centre stage is the bespoke built wood-burning stone and fire pizza oven and the perfectly cooked artisan pizzas that come out – with house made dough and 100% Mozzarella cheese. The restaurant offers a contemporary approach to Pizza and fuses family friendliness with urban cool to create a unique, affordable, casual dining experience. The Premises: The establishment has an urban chic, ultra-cool look which makes for a very pleasant environment. Converted from an ancient grocery warehouse the building stands on one of the towns famous little cobbled streets. Built of traditional period brick construction and retaining many period features. The restaurant benefits from gas central heating and has had a specialist water filtration system installed. Internally, the restaurant occupies ground and first floor. Entrance to reception and waiting area. Drinks bar area with seating for 8 to10. Ground floor 20 cover dining area looking into open plan catering kitchen and feature wood-fired pizza oven and pizza preparation station. Stairs to first floor. Pot-wash room and wait station. Short step down to upper dining room comfortably arranged to accommodate 26 diners. View down over ground floor dining room and pizza kitchen. Customer WC. Staff locker / changing room. Additional storage in the loft space. Business on lease. Ref: 585116.
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Tuesday, 4 September 2018
SOLD - Woodlands Food & Wine, Gomersal
An opportunity to acquire this highly profitable convenience store situated in this delightful residential area which is also very well populated. The business is worked over seven days and offers tremendous potential for so much more – a bake off unit and a real deli counter would make a difference here. This business is a Hermes parcel point and in 2015/2016 over 17,000 parcels were sent. The premises are held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise well fitted self-service sales shop with many different departments and good cash out point. Store room to the rear. The First floor offers a lounge, well fitted modern kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom. The premises enjoy the benefit of a full gas central heating system and UPVC double glazed units. Extensive gardens and garage. Paved forecourt. Business on lease. Ref: 557742
Monday, 7 November 2016
SOLD - The Grange Restaurant, Wakefield
A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic chef to get into their own business with only a minimal capital investment. The successful party will be given use of a superbly equipped kitchen, storage facilities, 52 covers within this popular pub. The pub in question is a family owned free house in a lovely village on the outskirts of Wakefield. The owners prefer to have the food provided by a self employed chef because they believe that someone who is making profits from their endeavours will bring added benefits to the pub. The pub is a very popular venue – food sales are guaranteed from day one of the new chef’s occupancy - all food sales will remain in the hands of the new owner. AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD A PROFITABLE BUSINESS WITHOUT INVESTING THOUSANDS OF POUNDS AND ENTERING INTO LENGTHY LEASES OR LOAN AGREEMENTS. Business on lease. Ref: 557255
Tuesday, 24 May 2016
SOLD - The Nook Cafe Bar, York
A great opportunity to acquire this fully licensed café bar in the heart of this beautiful walled city which is steeped in history and attracting visitors from all over the world, ensuring the success of this business. The business is worked in sensible hours over 7 days – turnover is increasing all the time. The site offers tremendous potential for the right person that can offer spectacular cakes and food. This is a superb site at the side of one of the cities car parks – PRIME SITE. The premises are held on a secure lease. The rent includes the gas, electric and water. The premises comprise: open plan coffee shop seating 30 people comfortably, open servery and with the latest 2 station coffee machine for those specialist coffee’s. Kitchen to the rear, toilet and wash hand basin. EXCELLENT SITE, OOZING POTENTIAL. PRICED TO SELL. Business on lease. Ref: 556573
Friday, 17 April 2015
RETAIL/FOOD OPPORTUNITY in Bradford - sold
Exciting opportunity to acquire the lease on this refurbished cafe premises in this densely populated industrial and commercial area approximately half a mile East of the City Centre. The premises have the benefit of a planning permission for use and a cafe and offer a super opportunity for the right person to establish a good business here. This is an imposing single storey, stone built property with easy parking all around with large UPVC windows with electronically operated security shutters. Internally comprising: a large cafe area, rear preparation room and WC. The premises are offered with the security of a new lease and very completive rent for such a large property. INTERNAL INSPECTION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Offered on new lease. Ref: 556094
Friday, 4 October 2013
Tasty Sandwiches & Food Cafe, Headingley, Leeds - SOLD!
Splendid business trading from an outstanding leasehold property in the centre of an immensely popular North Leeds location. Providing excellent outsales and eat / drink in facilities under the terms of a good lease with a very reasonable rent. Has taken over £5,000 - could do so again with full time working owner. Comprising: immaculate double fronted outsales area, lots of quality equipment including a refrigerated serve over counter. OTHER BUSINESS INTERESTS FORCES SALE. Business on lease. Ref: 554570
Selling a sandwich shop? Call now for a free valuation on 0113 238 2900 or for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk
Friday, 31 May 2013
Kushboo Spice Takeaway, York - another business sold by Ernest Wilsons
Ground floor takeaway enjoying a prime position in a very popular parade which has its own roadside parking area in a well populated area of York. The premises provide excellent facilities and ample space to introduce additional equipment if the business is developed to offer a wider range of hot food products. Taking £2,000 to £2,400 weekly - lots of potential here to take full advantage of selling quality food to the students and residents of York. Comprising: Smart outsales and service counter area; very well equipped commercial kitchen with a good selection of quality equipment and a very good extraction system. Business on lease. Ref: 554529
for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk
Saturday, 12 January 2013
2013 - the business year ahead
Actually, looking at the sales figures and viewing numbers for 2012, you could say that it is starting to turn already - numbers are definitely and significantly on the increase and from our point of view, this is all we can ask. Interest leads to viewings and viewings leads to offers and sales.
The second most asked question is - 'what is the most popular type of business' - again this is not easy to answer as everybody favours their own type of businesses. Food businesses prove popular because of the high profit margins, sensible hours and low stock values. Restaurant especially at the moment are proving popular with the help of programs live BBC's Masterchef, Saturday Morning Kitchen etc. I always say to people that Confucius had the right idea - 'Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.'
Lets hope that 2013 is successful for all of us whether you are buying or selling or running your business.
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