Blacks Business Brokers Completes Successful Sale Of Gracys Coffee Lounge & Eatery

Blacks Business Brokers is pleased to announce the successful sale of Gracy’s Coffee Lounge & Eatery, a vibrant and rapidly growing café located in the heart of Amble. Established in April 2023 by our clients, Gracy’s Coffee Lounge & Eatery quickly became a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, thanks to its fresh, high-quality food, welcoming environment, and excellent trading position. This sale marks another successful transaction for Blacks Business Brokers, reflecting our commitment to connecting ambitious buyers with promising business opportunities.

Gracy’s Coffee Lounge & Eatery offers an extensive menu designed to cater to a wide range of tastes. Customers can enjoy freshly prepared salads from the fully stocked salad bar, jacket potatoes crafted from King Edward potatoes, sharing boards, sandwiches, scones, cakes, and freshly ground coffee. Everything is available for both dine-in and takeaway customers, ensuring a flexible and convenient service. The café is also dog-friendly, featuring a quirky Sir Woofchester dog menu that has delighted pet owners in the community. In under a year of operation, the business built a loyal customer base and benefited from substantial passing trade due to its central location. The owners maintained a five-star food hygiene rating and an excellent online reputation, with glowing reviews on platforms like Google and TripAdvisor.

The café’s central location in Amble provides it with a significant commercial advantage. Situated within a busy parade of shops, Gracy’s Coffee Lounge & Eatery enjoys high visibility among both residents and tourists. Neighbouring businesses include a mix of independent retailers and well-known multiples, including The Coop. Local amenities such as Amble Post Office, St Cuthbert’s Church, and Amble Marina & Harbour are all within walking distance, while public transport links and nearby parking further enhance accessibility. This prominent location has contributed to the business’s strong performance and its popularity among a wide range of customers.

The premises themselves are an attractive feature of the business. Operating from the ground floor of a spacious mid-terraced property, the café displays its branding prominently on a fully glazed frontage, and four seats are available for customers at the front. Inside, the main dining area provides seating for approximately fifteen guests, complemented by a counter and servery at the rear. An outdoor seating area for six enhances the customer experience, while storage and toilet facilities, along with a fully equipped kitchen and preparation area, support smooth operations. The lower ground floor, currently used for storage, offers potential for additional seating or event hosting, presenting opportunities for future growth. Every area has been finished to a high standard, featuring quality fixtures and fittings throughout.

The sale of Gracy’s Coffee Lounge & Eatery included all fixtures and fittings, with the exception of the coffee machine, which is leased but could be taken over through negotiation. The café currently operates from Tuesday to Friday, 10:30 to 15:30, and Saturday from 10:30 to 16:00, remaining closed on Sundays and Mondays. However, there is considerable potential to extend trading hours, introduce themed nights, offer a delivery service, or expand online marketing, which could further enhance revenue and profitability. The new owner will inherit a well-established customer base and a strong reputation built in under a year of operation, providing a solid foundation for continued success.

Blacks Business Brokers was chosen by the owners for our extensive expertise in business sales and our track record of achieving successful outcomes for our clients. The combination of our market knowledge, professional negotiation skills, and dedicated approach ensured that Gracy’s Coffee Lounge & Eatery was presented to the right potential buyers, ultimately resulting in a smooth and timely sale. Our team guided the process from valuation through marketing and negotiations, securing a deal that met the expectations of our clients while attracting a buyer capable of taking the business to the next level.

Callum Pollard, Sales Negotiator at Blacks Business Brokers, commented on the sale: “Gracy’s Coffee Lounge & Eatery is a fantastic example of a business that has been thoughtfully developed and successfully established in a prime location. The owners have done an incredible job creating a welcoming café that appeals to a wide range of customers. We were delighted to assist in the sale and are confident the new owner will continue to build on the strong foundations laid by our clients. This transaction highlights how choosing the right broker can make a real difference in achieving a successful sale.”

This sale represents a valuable opportunity for prospective business owners looking to enter the café and hospitality sector. With its central location, loyal customer base, and excellent facilities, Gracy’s Coffee Lounge & Eatery offers both immediate trading potential and opportunities for growth. Whether through extended hours, new menu options, themed events, or increased online engagement, the possibilities for further development are significant. The new owner will be able to leverage the business’s existing reputation while exploring additional revenue streams, all within a bustling and highly desirable area of Amble.

Blacks Business Brokers continues to demonstrate its commitment to connecting buyers and sellers in the business marketplace. Our professional approach, combined with in-depth local knowledge, ensures that every sale is handled efficiently, transparently, and with maximum value achieved for our clients. For business owners considering selling, the sale of Gracy’s Coffee Lounge & Eatery serves as a testament to the advantages of working with experienced brokers who understand the market and can deliver results.