SOLD – The Fountain Café – An Iconic Local Institution, Alexandria
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This is an excellent opportunity to acquire this local institution. Since opening in 1961 this spacious café with full class 3 hot food consent has been the popular heart of Alexandria and is frequented by generations of locals and tourists alike.
Net weekly sales of £7,500.
A bright double unit extending to 94m2 with open plan seating area for 70 covers.
Business, leasehold interest, fixtures & fittings for sale at offers over £95,000 plus stock at valuation.
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Type of business |
Since it opened in 1961 this successful café has become a local institution in Alexandria. With 70 covers together with full class 3 hot food consent, this offers a rare opportunity to take over and build on this iconic business. Located on Main Street in the heart of Alexandria, these spacious premises have high levels of repeat custom and excellent levels of passing trade from local tradesmen and tourists visiting Loch Lomond. |
Opening hours |
9am - 5.15pm Monday - Saturday and 9am - 4pm Sunday. |
Staff |
The business is run with a mixture of 6 full-time and part time staff. |
Tenure |
Leasehold. The rent is £1,500 per month. New 10 year lease available. Rateable value is only £11,700 so no rates are payable. |
Premises |
The premises are located on Main Street in the centre of Alexandria. Alexandria has a population of over 6,000 and is at the heart of West Dunbartonshire which has over 80,000 inhabitants. Alexandria is just south of the popular tourist destination of Loch Lomond and therefore the café experiences high levels of passing tourist trade. This double unit comprises a very large open plan seating and serving area with separate kitchen and toilet to the rear. Behind the kitchen there is also a large purpose build store room for fridge, freezer and dry goods. The total ground floor internal area extends to 94m2 (993sqft). |
Financial information |
Net weekly sales of £7,500. The sale price includes all equipment, fixtures and fittings. Further information can be made available to interested parties after viewing. |
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