Summary - The Elms Café Sandwich Bar, Leigh-on-sea SS9 5UU
1 bed 1 bath Cafe
Turn-key, profitable café with low overheads and strong local trade.
Low annual rent £5,520 and no business rates
Highly rated dual-concept: sandwich bar (4.7) and bubble tea (5.0)
Profitable, established turnover with loyal local customer base
Trading hours currently weekdays only — clear growth potential
Small, compact premises suited to takeaway/limited seating
Leasehold with only six years remaining — refinancing risk
Phone-storage contract provides steady supplementary income
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband for deliveries/ordering
A rare chance to buy a well-rated, dual-concept sandwich bar and bubble tea business in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea. The café benefits from strong footfall, a loyal local customer base and standout online reviews (café 4.7/5, bubble tea 5/5), producing immediate, reliable income. Operating costs are low with an affordable annual rent and no business rates, making it straightforward for an owner-operator to step in.
Trading is currently weekday-focused (Mon–Fri, 7:30am–4pm), so there is clear, realistic scope to increase turnover by extending hours, adding weekend trade, growing delivery/catering, or broadening the bubble tea offering. A small additional income stream from a phone-storage contract with a nearby school provides steady extra cash each day.
Important lease and finance note: the business is leasehold with only six years remaining on the lease. That short term may make mortgage lending difficult or impossible for some buyers, and a purchaser should factor potential lease renewal costs or negotiation into their plans. The premises are compact and mid-20th century in style, suited to a focused, takeout-led operation rather than a large dine-in café.
This opportunity suits an entrepreneurial buyer or investor looking for a low-overhead, turn-key food-and-drink business with immediate cashflow and tangible growth routes. Be aware of the lease length and seek specialist advice on funding or lease extension before committing.
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