Fish and chip takeaway restaurant for sale in Cumbria, excellent town centre position

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Key Features:Fantastic space for any operationExcellent town centre position60 seater restaurant (currently unused)Fully fitted and equippedNew lease to be arrangedTakings £4,500 - £5,000 per weekEarly viewing highly recommendedAn exciting opportunity to acquire a long-established and highly regarded fish and chip takeaway and restaurant business located in the heart of Ambleside within the Lake District National Park.Occupying a prominent trading position in one of the UK’s most visited tourist destinations, the business benefits from exceptionally high levels of passing trade from tourists, walkers, cyclists and a strong local community throughout the year.Successfully owner-operated for over 10 years, the business is currently run on a lifestyle basis with limited opening hours and takeaway-only trading, presenting substantial untapped potential for a new owner to significantly increase turnover.The premises include a spacious 60-cover restaurant area arranged over two levels, currently underutilised and offering excellent scope to expand dine-in trade and maximise earning potential.The business currently operates with a simple and highly profitable traditional menu; however, significant opportunities exist to expand the offering through:* Restaurant dining* Extended opening hours* Online ordering and delivery platforms* Menu expansion including kebabs, pizzas, burgers and southern fried chicken* Seasonal tourist promotions and eventsIts prime position within Ambleside places the business at the centre of one of the Lake District’s busiest tourist hubs, benefiting from visitors exploring Windermere, surrounding walking routes, cycling trails and nearby attractions. The area attracts strong levels of repeat tourism year after year, providing excellent ongoing trade and long-term stability.This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable and well-established hospitality business with substantial growth potential in a highly sought-after Lake District location.