18 Cover Restaurant Bistro For Sale Stalybridge Town Centre

A beautifully presented, confidential café/bistro established is for sale in Stalybridge town centre. Established approximately 2.5 years ago, this is a turnkey opportunity with real character. The business holds a 5-star food hygiene rating and has benefited from a circa £40,000 professional fit-out, resulting in an inviting, well-organised operation that is easy to run with a small team. Average weekly sales are approximately £5,100, providing a solid base for a new owner to build upon.

Trading permissions allow seven-day opening from 12:00 should a buyer wish; currently the business trades Wednesday and Thursday 12:00–15:00 & 16:30–21:30, Friday and Saturday 12:00–15:00 & 16:30–22:00, and is closed Sunday to Tuesday. Delivery infrastructure is already in place: Uber Eats contributes a modest share of revenue (around 10%) and Deliveroo is set up but not currently used, offering immediate upside for off-premise growth.

A new lease will be made available for a minimum term of five years at an indicative rent of £750 per calendar month, subject to contract. The team comprises one full-time (non-owner) member of staff supported by four part-timers, providing continuity and making for a smooth handover. With its compact footprint, strong specification and streamlined processes, the site suits an owner-operator or chef-owner seeking an intimate, high-margin venue.

There is clear headroom to grow. Earlier opening for coffee and brunch, a simple evening small-plates offer, fuller activation of delivery channels, click-and-collect, retail coffee/beans and light catering for local businesses could all lift turnover and average spend. Gentle brand-building loyalty initiatives, events, tastings and seasonal specials should further enhance repeat custom and word-of-mouth. A fully developed website and online booking presence form part of the digital assets transferring with the business (details available on request to maintain confidentiality).

Asking price: £99,950 plus stock at valuation (leasehold). Detailed financial information, staffing schedules and the equipment inventory will be provided to qualified purchasers confirming ability to proceed. This is a confidential sale, please do not approach the business or its staff under any circumstances.

• 18 covers inside + 4 licensed outside
• Average weekly sales £5,100 (vendor’s figures)
• 5★ food hygiene; all-electric kitchen
• New 5-year minimum lease available; £750 pcm (STC)
• Recent £40k fit-out