Restaurant/cafe for sale in Epsom, England, United Kingdom KT19

Ref 7891 – Leasehold Modern Diner/Restaurant Franchise
Blacks Brokers are pleased to bring to the market this leasehold modern diner/restaurant franchise located in Epsom, Surrey.

Introduction

Blacks Burgers was established by our client in 2012 with this Epsom branch opening in 2013. The business offers a range of us diner style food with a gourmet twist. It has become very well known in this area and has a strong base of regular customers in place as well as benefitting from a huge amount of passing trade due to this excellent trading position. Our client has ensured the business has an excellent reputation and superb reviews are noted on Google, Facebook and Trip Advisor. The business has also been awarded The Best Handmade Burger Restaurant in Surrey in 2021 (Global Hospitality Awards) and was also one of ten finalists nominated for Best Burger Bar in England (The Food Awards England 2022- to be awarded in June). Blacks Burgers has a comprehensive website in place and an app with their own delivery platform.

Location

Blacks Burgers occupies a prominent trading position on a busy junction in the centre of Epsom. The area is densely populated commercially with neighbouring businesses including independent retailers including and large multiples such as Travelodge and jd Sports. There are also a number of car parks and other amenities nearby including Epsom Train Station. The area is well linked by the A24 and parking is available in the surrounding area.

Reason for sale

The business is part of a franchise which our client continues to own and manage on a full time basis. This branch is offered for sale to facilitate our client’s ongoing business plan. This presents an excellent opportunity for a new owner-operator or team to take the business to the next level.

Lease

The building is available on a Full Repair and Insure lease (Fri lease). This is the most common form of commercial lease. The current lease is a twenty-five year lease which began in 2000 at a cost of £807 per week.

Staff

The business operates with twenty six members of staff in employment – this includes a manager and head chef.

Summary

This well established business occupies an enviable trading position in a sought after area of Epsom. Our client has secured a strong customer base and exceptional reputation. There is plenty of scope to develop the business further with the introduction of a brunch service and longer opening hours to include late nights. A new owner may also look to enhance the drinks menu and develop the marketing strategy. This proposition would ideally suit an owner operating team who could push the business forward and build upon the solid and impressive trading foundations. It could also be of great interest to an investor looking for a business with management and staffing already in place. Early viewings are strongly advised. Business: £250,000.

Please quote ref: 7891