Lichfield Road, Birmingham

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Property Pro are pleased to present an opportunity to acquire The Deli, an established café and deli business operating from 5 Lichfield Road, Birmingham B6 5RW.

The business has traded from the premises since October 2007 and has built an established local customer base over approximately 19 years. The café provides a range of food and refreshments and currently operates on an owner-operated basis.

The business currently achieves weekly takings in the region of £1,000 to £1,250. The sale provides an incoming purchaser with an established trading operation, fitted premises and a comprehensive range of catering equipment, fixtures and fittings.

The business is offered for sale at £40,000, with a new six-year renewable lease available upon completion.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

The premises comprise a ground floor café/deli arranged to provide an open-plan customer seating and waiting area towards the front, with seating for approximately 28 customers.

The serving counter is positioned towards the front of the premises, with the working area behind. A dividing wall separates the main customer area from a secondary preparation space, providing a practical separation between customer and staff areas.

Further preparation and kitchen space is provided towards the rear, together with two stock rooms, an office and a W.C. The premises benefit from rear access through two doors, providing convenient access to the rear parking area.

The property benefits from three exclusive parking spaces to the rear, with vehicular access allowing cars to reach the parking area from the rear of the premises.

The current layout provides a practical setup for continued café/deli use, while offering an incoming operator scope to adapt the premises according to their own requirements, subject to any necessary consents.

FIXTURES, FITTINGS & EQUIPMENT

The sale includes the existing fixtures, fittings and catering equipment required for continued operation, including:

• 1 x countertop electric oven
• 1 x walls ice cream fridge/freezer
• 2 x large Coca Cola display fridges
• 1 x Bobby's Crisps stand
• 3 x hot drink urns
• 2 x cold serve-over counters, approximately 1.5m long
• 1 x hot serve-over counter, approximately 1.5m long
• 1 x tabletop hot display
• Till
• 4 x toasters
• Microwave
• 1 x 6ft upright fridge
• George Foreman grill
• 1 x gas cooker
• 2 x electric cookers
• 3 x stainless steel tables
• Chest freezer
• Countertop hot counter
• Soup kettle
• Slow cooker
• Pots and pans
• Large deep-fat fryer
• Two-section deep-fat fryer

The purchaser will acquire the business together with the fixtures and fittings included within the agreed goodwill price.

TRADING INFORMATION

The Deli has traded from the premises since October 2007 and has established an ongoing customer base over approximately 19 years.

Current weekly takings are approximately £1,000 to £1,250.

The business currently operates on an owner-operated basis.

Current opening hours are:

Monday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday: Closed

The current opening hours also provide scope for an incoming operator to consider extending trading hours or introducing additional trading periods, subject to the requirements of the business and any necessary permissions.

TENURE & LEASE TERMS

Tenure: Leasehold business sale

Goodwill: £40,000

Lease: New 6-year renewable lease to be granted upon completion

New Rent: £11,100 per annum from January 2027 or completion, in accordance with the agreed lease terms

Current Rent: £10,500 per annum

Rent Review: Every 3 years

Business Rates: No business rates currently payable

Parking: Three exclusive rear parking spaces

VAT: Not applicable, as advised

Planning / Use: The current authorised planning use is to be confirmed. Interested parties should make their own enquiries with the Local Planning Authority regarding the authorised use and any proposed changes.

Services: We are advised that the premises benefit from mains services. There is no mains gas supply, with bottled gas currently used at the premises.

EPC: The previous EPC was rated D but has expired. A current EPC position is to be confirmed.

LOCATION & LOCAL AMENITIES

The Deli occupies a prominent position on Lichfield Road, Birmingham, within an established and densely populated urban area.

The surrounding area provides a mixture of residential properties, local shops, businesses and everyday amenities, creating an established local customer catchment. Lichfield Road also provides access towards Aston, Nechells and Birmingham City Centre, with a number of surrounding commercial and residential areas contributing to local footfall.

The premises benefit from a location suited to a café and deli operation, with surrounding employment, residential and commercial activity providing potential customers throughout the day.

The area is well served by public transport, with regular bus services operating along the surrounding main roads and providing connections towards Birmingham City Centre and neighbouring districts. The property also benefits from road connectivity towards the A38 and wider Birmingham road network.

The combination of an established café/deli operation, rear parking, accessible location and an existing customer base provides a solid platform for an incoming operator.

VIEWINGS

Strictly by prior appointment with Property Pro.

Please do not approach the premises directly or speak with staff without prior arrangement.

LEGAL & COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

MATERIAL INFORMATION & DUE DILIGENCE

Property Pro has requested all relevant material information from the seller in line with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and has taken reasonable steps to ensure accuracy at the time of marketing. Some details may be unverified or subject to change. Buyers are strongly advised to carry out their own due diligence, including inspections, searches and professional enquiries, to satisfy themselves that the business and premises meet their requirements. In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations, prospective purchasers will be required to provide identification at the appropriate stage.

GENERAL DISCLAIMER & MISREPRESENTATION ACT NOTICE

These particulars are prepared in good faith but do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition, planning permissions, services and other details are provided without responsibility and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Purchasers must verify all information independently. No employee of Property Pro has the authority to make or give any warranty in relation to this property. Images and marketing materials are for illustrative purposes only and may not fully represent the current condition. In accordance with the Misrepresentation Act 1967, intending purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the information provided.