Profitable coffee shop

The opportunity

Business overview

Established Coastal Coffee Shop & Deli with Premises Licence Lancing, West Sussex Established six years ago, this immaculately presented coffee shop and delicatessen occupies a prominent coastal trading position just off the arterial A259, situated between Shoreham-by-Sea and Worthing. Positioned in close proximity to both Widewater Lagoon and Lancing Beach, the business draws reliable custom from dog walkers, beach visitors, and an extensive surrounding residential catchment, ensuring steady, year-round trade. The daytime menu focuses on artisan coffee, homemade cakes, made-to-order. sandwiches, seasonal salads, and light lunches. Beyond daily counter trade, the business has successfully developed high-margin secondary revenue streams, including curated seasonal gift hampers for occasions such as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. The café’s consistent quality and community presence are reflected in exceptional online review profiles, including a 4.8? rating on Google, 5? on TripAdvisor, and 4.8? on Facebook. Operational infrastructure and licensing offer tangible upside for an incoming proprietor. While the business presently focuses on daytime trade, previously hosted Tex-Mex pop-up nights demonstrated substantial local appetite for evening dining. With an existing premises licence already secured, there isimmediate scope to extend trading hours into regular evening service, weekend supper clubs, or a relaxed wine and tapas offering. THE PREMISES: This well-established coffee and deli shop occupies an excellent trading position just off the main A259 coastal road between Shoreham and Worthing, close to Widewater Lagoon and Lancing Beach. The location benefits from strong passing trade from both locals and visitors to the area. On entering the café, customers are greeted by a large serve-over counter displaying an appealing selection of fresh pastries, cakes, fruit, and snacks. Behind the counter is a two-group coffee machine and grinder, alongside a preparation area for serving drinks and light food. Towards the rear, there is an additional service area equipped with chiller counters, panini machine, and salad servery. The customer area includes grab-and-go fridges and freezers stocked with drinks and food items. There is also a small office for administrative use. At the back of the premises is a dedicated preparation room with washing-up facilities, a separate storage area housing additional fridges and freezers, and access to a rear yard with an external toilet. The property is fitted with CCTV throughout, providing enhanced security. TURNOVER: We are informed that the business currently averages £5,500 per week. The business is currently run by the vendor with the assistance of one full time staff member and 3 part time staffmembers. Hours of Opening: Monday-Saturday 6am - 3pm and 6am-2pm on Sunday. There would be substantial growth opportunities to open in the evening to utilise the premises licence. PREMISES LICENCE: Retail sales of alcohol which can be consumed on or off the premises between the hours of 6:30am-10pm Monday-Sunday. TENURE: The premises is held on a new 15-year full repairing and insuring lease at a current rental of £9,600 per annum. Upward only rent reviews to take place every 3 years. The lease commenced in July 2025. RATES: We have been verbally informed that the rateable value is £3,150 per annum and the current rates payable are zero due to the benefit of the small business rate relief scheme. Prospective occupiers should make their own enquiries to verify same. BUSINESS SUMMARY: Attractive and well-presented sandwich and coffee bar located on a busy parade of shops just off the main A259 coastal road between Shoreham and Worthing. The business benefits from strong daytime trade, easy parking, and a loyal customer base of locals, tradespeople, and beach visitors. With an excellent reputation and Premises Licence in place, this is a turnkey opportunity offering clear potential to increase revenue by extending trading hours or introducing evening service. Early viewings recommended. PRICE: We are instructed to quote for the lease, premises license, equipment, trade fixtures and fittings £85,000 SAV LEGAL FEES: Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs.VIEWING: On no account should any approach be made to the staff without a prior appointment through the vendor’s sole agents, Watkins Commercial, Telephone: 01273 709090. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: The premises has been rated a band E and the full report is available upon request. DISCLAIMER: Neither the Vendor nor the Agent gives or implies any warranty that the premises are fit for any particular use or that they comply with any relevant regulation or statutory requirement. The agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor before proceeding with the purchase. VAT: All prices are quoted exclusive of VAT. Any intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction. MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL PLANNING: We shall be pleased to assist any purchaser in arranging finance to acquire this business or any other business you may be considering subject to status. Prop. 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