Leasehold Fish & Chip Takeaway and Restaurant for Sale in Carlisle, Cumbria

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Leasehold Fish and Chip Takeaway and Restaurant located in CarlisleCurrently trades daytime only (approximately 30 hours)New lease to be grantedNo delivery services currently offeredRef 3250Asking Price £149,950 plus SAV (£3,000)LOCATIONThis well-established Fish and Chip Takeaway and Restaurant is located in Carlisle. Carlisle is a 2,000-year-old city featuring two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and one World Heritage Site. It is situated approximately 8 miles south of the Scottish border and is the largest settlement in the county of Cumbria.BUSINESS DESCRIPTIONVeritas Business Sales are pleased to present for sale this established Fish and Chip Takeaway and Restaurant located in Carlisle. The business was established approximately 20 years ago and has been under the current ownership for the past 4 years. It is being offered for sale due to other business commitments requiring attention.Since acquisition, the business has seen continuous investment in new equipment, fixtures and fittings, all of which are included in the sale price. This allows a new owner to commence trading without the need for further immediate capital expenditure.The business is overseen by the owner but managed day-to-day by a team of 3 full-time and 8 part-time staff. For the year ending 31st July 2025, it achieved a turnover of approximately £436,596 net of VAT. The menu includes traditional fish and chips, pies, patties, burgers, sausages, chicken, condiments and cold drinks.There is clear potential for further growth through extended opening hours, including Sunday trading, and by introducing delivery platforms such as Just Eat and Deliveroo. The business currently does not offer deliveries. It benefits from strong local reputation and consistent repeat trade, as well as passing trade.This represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, established business with significant scope for further development. Early viewing is highly recommended.OPENING TIMESOn applicationLEASEHOLDNew 10-year lease to be grantedRent: £30,000 per annumBusiness rates: £12,000 per annumBASEMENTKitchen area comprising stainless steel worktops, commercial can opener, walk-in cold room, commercial microwave (Samsung), 3 chest freezers (Gram), fish keeper, double sink and drainer, 2 commercial dishwashers, 6-burner range (Falcon), hot water boiler (Lincat), washing machine, hand wash basin, pantry with shelving, knife storage and cookware.Preparation area comprising batter mixer (Bold), stainless steel wash basin, paper towel dispenser, potato storage area and 3-tier storage rack.Chipping room comprising potato chipper (Bold), potato peeler (Bold), stainless steel soak tank, potato tubs and flour storage.The basement benefits from air conditioning and heating.GROUND FLOORTakeaway and restaurant comprising sales counter, 2 EPOS till systems, 3-pan island range (Mallinson’s), warming cabinets, bain-marie, 2-pan wall range, drinks refrigeration, menu boards, microwaves, fat filtration system (Merlin), stainless steel refrigeration units, fish keeper, hot water boiler (Lincat), prep counters, CCTV system, coffee machine and seating for approximately 28 covers.Customer facilities include disabled WC, gents WC and ladies WC, each fitted with wash basins and hand drying facilities. The ground floor benefits from air conditioning and decorative wall features.FIRST FLOORCustomer dining area with laminate flooring and seating for approximately 38 covers, staff room/ cloakroom, bar prep area with shelving, EPOS system, ice machine, coffee machine, drinks fridge, wash basin, stainless steel shelving and prep tables with dumb waiter access.The first floor also benefits from air conditioning and heating.EXTERNALSide access lane leading to basement and exit points from the restaurant. Storage area for bins and waste oil.FRONT AND ENTRANCEPowder coated shop front with glazed frontage, separate entrance for takeaway and restaurant areas. The premises are licensed for alcohol sales and benefit from a pavement licence permitting external seating to the front of the property.