Modern café and dessert business for sale in Bethnal Green London, established in 2022

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LOTUS CLUB278 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9DAOFFERS IN THE REGION OF £79,950PLUS STOCK AT VALUATION (SAV)BUSINESS OVERVIEWLOTUS CLUB presents an opportunity to acquire a modern and highly adaptable café and dessert business positioned within a busy and densely populated area of East London. Established in 2022, the business has quickly developed a loyal local customer base and benefits from strong repeat trade, substantial pedestrian footfall, and excellent visibility from its prominent roadside trading position.The business currently operates as a café and dessert venue specialising in premium coffee, bubble tea, gelato ice cream, waffles, sandwiches, and desserts. In addition to walk-in trade, the business generates further revenue through established partnerships with Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat, providing multiple income streams and expanding customer reach.The premises have been extensively fitted out to a modern standard with a stylish customer-facing environment and include a recently constructed mezzanine level complete with private bathroom facilities. This additional space creates further operational flexibility and may be suitable for use as a beauty treatment room, office, barber station, storage facility, or additional seating area, subject to any necessary permissions.The business occupies a highly desirable trading position close to Cambridge Heath Overground Station and benefits from surrounding offices, bars, restaurants, residential developments, art studios, and nightlife venues, generating consistent daytime and evening customer traffic throughout the week.The owner is now offering the business for sale due to unrelated business interests and health reasons.LOCATIONLOTUS CLUB occupies a strong and highly visible trading position on Cambridge Heath Road in East London, an area recognised for its vibrant independent business scene, thriving hospitality sector, and exceptionally high pedestrian activity.The premises are situated directly beside bus routes and within less than one minute of Cambridge Heath Overground Station, providing excellent accessibility for commuters, local residents, and visitors alike. The surrounding area includes a substantial mix of residential housing, commercial offices, creative studios, restaurants, bars, pubs, and late-night venues, all contributing towards strong and consistent footfall throughout both daytime and evening trading hours.The business also benefits from close proximity to a major cash and carry wholesaler, local business centres, and densely populated residential developments, further strengthening the long-term sustainability of the trading location.East London continues to benefit from ongoing regeneration and investment, making the area increasingly attractive for independent hospitality operators.BUSINESS OPPORTUNITYThe business offers substantial future growth potential and would suit both experienced hospitality operators and first-time business buyers seeking a manageable turnkey operation.Whilst currently operating as a café and dessert business, the premises offer flexibility for a wide range of alternative hospitality, takeaway, or retail concepts, subject to any necessary permissions.Potential opportunities include:* Extension of opening hours* Expansion of delivery operations* Increased social media and influencer marketing* Introduction of hot food offerings* Addition of evening dessert lounge trading* Alcohol licensing opportunities* Bakery or takeaway conversion* Pizza, burger, kebab, or grill operation* Rental income from mezzanine area* Beauty, barber, or aesthetics use on mezzanine level* Expansion of catering and event servicesThe mezzanine floor provides a particularly attractive feature, creating additional commercial value beyond the core café operation.The landlord is described as supportive and the lease is reportedly renewable, providing future operational stability for an incoming purchaser.TENURE & TERMSTenure: LeaseholdOriginal Lease Length: 7 YearsLease Remaining: Approximately 3 years remaining with renewal potentialRent: £15,000 per annumBusiness Rates: None payableThe premises are presented to a high standard throughout and include a newly installed mezzanine floor with private bathroom facilities.STAFFINGThe business is currently owner-operated with the assistance of one part-time staff member, keeping staffing overheads low and manageable.The business would suit:* An owner-operator seeking strong personal income* A family-run operation* An investor seeking a manageable hospitality business* An operator wishing to diversify the concept furtherFIXTURES & EQUIPMENTA substantial range of fixtures, fittings, and commercial equipment are included within the sale, with the owner advising that the majority of equipment was purchased new.The estimated replacement value of the fixtures and equipment is approximately £45,000.Included equipment comprises:* Commercial coffee machine* Professional coffee grinder* Large food display cabinet* Gelato freezer* American fridge freezer* Multiple under-counter fridges and freezers* Panini grills* Waffle maker* Gelato press* Bubble tea sealing machinery* CCTV system* Customer seating and tables* General café fixtures and fittingsThe business is fully operational and capable of immediate continuation without requiring significant additional investment.MARKETING & DIGITAL PRESENCEThe business benefits from strong organic visibility due to its high-footfall trading position and surrounding commercial activity.LOTUS CLUB also benefits from established delivery platform integration with:* Uber Eats* Deliveroo* Just EatThe business generates repeat trade from local residents, office workers, students, commuters, and evening customers from the surrounding hospitality venues.There remains considerable scope to further increase turnover through:* Enhanced social media activity* Influencer partnerships* Paid online advertising* Expanded delivery radius* Loyalty schemes* Evening promotions and eventsFINANCIAL INFORMATIONThe business currently generates:Annual Turnover: Approximately £78,000Net Profit: Approximately £30,000The business demonstrates healthy profitability for an owner-operated café and dessert model, particularly given the relatively low overhead structure and no business rates liability.Additional advantages include:* Low staffing overheads* Strong gross margins on desserts and beverages* Established delivery revenue streams* Minimal ongoing capital expenditure requirementsAn incoming operator may be able to further improve profitability through:* Extended opening hours* Increased delivery sales* Expanded menu offerings* Improved marketing activity* Greater utilisation of the mezzanine spaceWHY THIS BUSINESS STANDS OUT* Prime East London trading location* Exceptionally strong footfall* Modern turnkey fit-out* Valuable equipment base* Mezzanine addition and flexibility* Strong surrounding commercial activity* Established delivery platform integration* Low overhead structure* No business rates liability* Growth and diversification potential* Established customer base* Attractive lease termsThe asking price further reflects the flexibility of the premises for a range of alternative hospitality or retail concepts, increasing buyer appeal and future operational potential.RECOMMENDED ASKING PRICEOFFERS IN THE REGION OF £79,950PLUS STOCK AT VALUATION (SAV)The asking price reflects the business’s modern presentation, strong trading position, equipment value, profitability, operational flexibility, and future growth opportunities.NEXT STEPSAll enquiries are strictly confidential, and viewings will be arranged by appointment only.