River Bela Cafe

River Bela Café was established by our client in this stunning rural area of Cumbria in 2020, however similar businesses have been operating here for over one hundred years. The business offers a range of freshly prepared breakfasts and lunches over five days per week. It has become very well known in this area and has a strong base of regular customers in place as well as benefitting from a huge amount of passing trade due to this excellent trading position close to the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. Our client has ensured the business has an excellent reputation and superb reviews are noted on Google, Trip Advisor and Facebook. The business is also recently being fitted with Solar Panels which in the current climate of things will really help this business.

The business is ideally suited to a hands-on owner-operator but due to our client’s retirement, the business is offered for sale. This presents an excellent opportunity for a new owner-operator or team to take the business to the next level.

River Bela Café occupies a main road trading position in a beautiful area of Milnthorpe. The area is well populated residentially with only a small number of commercial neighbours including a charity shop, pubs and one restaurant locally. There are a number of amenities nearby including schools and a small supermarket. The area is well linked by the M6 with good public transport links and free parking is available immediately outside the property.

River Bela Café operates from a spacious single storey property on a busy road. The business has large branding and signage on display above the main entrance and car park to the front which is shared with the neighbouring charity shop and also a car park to the rear.. Inside, the main dining area offers seating for twenty nine with large counter area to the rear along with an open plan kitchen/preparation area. There are also toilet facilities and a storage area. All areas are well equipped and presented well.

Purchasers should enquire with relevant local authorities to confirm the rates payable.

River Bela Café has traded solidly since opening and our client has established a strong repeat customer base. Accounts for year ending 31st July 2023 show annual turnover of £63,500 and gross profit of £46,763. The building is available on a Full Repair and Insure lease (FRI lease). This is the most common form of commercial lease. The current lease is a seven year lease which began in 2020 at a cost of £180.14 per week. The business operates with our two clients only in employment. Full financial information is available upon request

Tables
Chairs
Drinks Fridge
Stainless Steel Prep Unit
Stainless Steel Sink
Grill
Fryer x 2
Extractor Hood
Toaster
Bai Marie
Microwave x 2
Fridges
Chest Freezers
Till
Oven & Gas Hob

MON: CLOSED
TUE - SAT: 09:30 - 15:00
SUN: CLOSED

This long established business occupies an enviable trading position in a beautiful area of Cumbria. Our client has secured a strong customer base and exceptional reputation. There is plenty of scope to develop the business further with the introduction of new menu items and longer opening hours, possibly evening opening as a bistro or similar. A new owner may also look to develop a new online presence and marking drive. This proposition would ideally suit an owner operating team who could push the business forward and build upon the solid and impressive trading foundations. Early viewings are strongly advised.