Eastgate Centre

An exciting opportunity to acquire a modern and thriving café/coffee shop located in the heart of a busy Shopping Centre in Basildon. Ideally positioned in a high footfall area of this well-established retail destination, the business benefits from strong daily customer traffic and a growing loyal following.

With an impressive 4.6 Google review rating*, the café enjoys a fantastic reputation for quality, service, and atmosphere.

KEY FEATURES:

Newly fitted out just one year ago with high-quality fixtures, fittings, and equipment – all included in the sale price

Serves a popular menu of freshly made tea, coffee, milkshakes, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, bagels, and desserts

Turnkey business with nothing further to spend – ideal for first-time buyers or experienced operators

Located in a prime, sought-after position within the shopping centre, close to major national retailers and parking facilities

Stylish and inviting, designed to a high standard to attract passing trade and create a comfortable customer experience

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS:

Strong and growing customer base

Huge potential to expand delivery, catering, or breakfast/lunch offerings

Flexible and manageable layout – perfect for dine-in, takeaway, or both

Whether you're looking to step into a well-established, beautifully presented café or expand your existing food business portfolio, this opportunity is not to be missed.

Early viewing highly recommended to avoid disappointment. RX586547

Location

Situated in a highly sought-after town centre location, the café occupies a prime spot within a well-known shopping precinct that’s home to numerous household names and national chain stores. This enviable position ensures exceptional footfall, only achievable in a bustling town centre environment. The shopping centre also offers the convenience of public toilet facilities and is directly connected to the main multi-storey car park, making it easily accessible for both regular and new customers.

Tenure

5 year lease with 4 years unexpired at a current rental of £11,000 per annum exclusive. There is a service charge of approximately £1,200 - £1,300 per quarter.

Premises

A retail unit situated within a shopping precinct with serve over counter and wall mounted display menus. Behind the counter is equipped with orange juicing machine, under counter fridge, blender, oven, icecream machine, stainless prep tables, stainless steel sink, 2 group coffee machine, coffee grinder, hot water dispenser, cake display stand, and large chilled display unit. To the back left hand side of this area is a prep area with various stainless steel tables, crepe machine, under counter fridge, various prep tables, prep table with under counter refrigeration, induction hob, twin basket fryer, toaster, microwave, CCTV system, stainless steel sink, wash hand basin, large upright display fridge, turbo fan oven and large double stainless steel freezer.

Trading Hours

Monday - Saturday 9am - 6 pm, Sunday 10 am - 4 pm.

Staff

The business is run by 2 Full Time and 3 Part Time members of staff with the vendor overseeing the management.

Turnover

We are advised the turnover averages £2,000 - £3,000 per week, working to the usual high gross profit margins associated with the trade.

Business Rates

We are advised the business rates are payable at approximately £1,400 per annum. Applicants are advised to make their own enquiry with the council to confirm.

Legal Costs

Each party is to be responsible for their own, with the landlord's legal costs to be split 50/50.

Disclaimer

Whilst every care is taken to ensure that these particulars are correct, accuracy is no way guaranteed and none of the information supplied forms part of any contract. Acceptance of these particulars constitutes a contract to the effect that all negotiations for the business or property will be made through Gilbert & Rose otherwise the purchaser will be equally responsible with the vendor for damages equal to the amount of our commission.