Fish and Chip Shop for Sale in Lancashire

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Key featuresReduced to £34,950 for a quick saleApproximately £4,000 weekly turnover across six trading daysDetached premises fully fitted out from new in 2015New ten-year lease with fixed rent and no rent reviewsHewigo three-pan high-efficiency counter rangeAbout this businessDetached fish and chip takeaway and restaurant occupying a prominent town centre pitch in Wigan. The premises were fully refurbished and fitted out from new in 2015 to a high specification and are currently producing around £4,000 per week across six trading days. The business has been reduced to £34,950 to facilitate a quick sale and is offered with a new ten-year lease on a fixed rental basis with no review clauses, providing long-term cost certainty.This represents a walk-in opportunity for an owner-operator capable of extending trading hours and increasing turnover beyond current levels.Trading figuresWeekly sales are reported at approximately £4,000 across six days, with an estimated split of 65% takeaway and 35% restaurant trade. Additional delivery income of around £800 per week is generated through Just Eat, Deliveroo and Wigan Eats platforms.Clear growth potential exists, including reinstating a previously successful breakfast service and extending evening trading hours, which are currently limited.Trading hoursMonday to Thursday: 11:00am - 7:30pmFriday: 11:00am - 9:00pmSaturday: 11:00am - 7:30pmClosed SundaysThe current early closing times present significant scope for an incoming operator to expand evening trade.Business premisesDetached rendered property with full-width branded fascia frontage, opening into a bright and modern customer area. The interior features tiled flooring, uPVC clad easy-clean wall finishes and a spot-lit ceiling, creating a clean and contemporary trading environment.Customer seating is provided via upholstered bench seating for 24 covers, arranged along mirror-backed walls, with washroom facilities located off the main dining area. To the rear is a compact commercial kitchen and preparation space, including tiled flooring, stainless steel double sink units, and a dedicated potato preparation area, with rear access leading to a private yard.The frontage benefits from ample on-street parking directly outside the premises.The sale includes a new ten-year lease with fixed rent throughout the term and no rent reviews, offering complete clarity and stability on overheads from day one.Trade equipmentKey equipment includes a Hewigo three-pan high-efficiency counter range installed during the 2015 refurbishment. Additional fixtures and fittings comprise a 56lb rumbler, chipper, fish fridge, chest freezer, two pre-set electric tills, griddle, four-pot bain-marie with pudding steamer, six-ring double oven, upright refrigeration and freezer units, chilled drinks display unit, and a double-bowl stainless steel sink. A full inventory will be supplied to interested parties.Trading positionWell-positioned within a busy town centre parade adjacent to a public house and betting shop, alongside a range of independent retailers and a nearby supermarket. The surrounding mix of commercial and residential activity ensures consistent daytime and evening footfall, with additional trade drawn from surrounding towns and villages within the wider Wigan catchment area.Special remarksA previously heavily invested business fitted out to a high standard in 2015, now offered at a deliberately attractive price to encourage a prompt sale. The structure of the deal, including a new ten-year lease with fixed rent and no reviews, provides a stable platform for future trading.Significant upside potential exists for a hands-on operator willing to extend opening hours, reintroduce breakfast service and actively develop the business. The difference between current performance and achievable turnover represents the key opportunity within this sale.