DESCRIPTION
The property comprises a ground floor retail unit contained within a three-storey building of masonry construction under a pitched and slated roof. The subjects benefit from hot food (Class 3) use. The accommodation above appears to be residential in nature.
The property is accessed via a single pedestrian door which leads into the sales area. Internally, the shop is laid out with a serving area to the front which inter-connects to the kitchen to the rear. A 22 pan Boston 210 ice cream counter dominates the serving area along with a range of fridges and freezers to display stock. Two EPOS till systems are installed along with a CCTV security system.
The commercial kitchen to the rear is, as expected, fitted out to a professional standard with extract ventilation and a range of stainless steel sink units, utility basins and fitments. Floor and wall mounted style units are installed with appropriate worktops. The floor is covered in commercial laminate and the walls are covered with a mix of splash backs and plaster/paint. There is a reasonable sized office to the back of the shop and also a WC.
TRADING INFORMATION
What The Scoop is an award winning dessert and ice cream parlour. The business is very successful with a high level of repeat business. The owners have developed the brand to enable it to be franchised. This is a rare opportunity for someone looking to purchase an established business with the option to rapidly expand via franchising. The business also has an impressive social media following.
The current owners have decided to sell the business due to a change in circumstance, thus creating an exciting self-employment opportunity. We have been advised the business is currently trading with a sale in excess of £5,000 per 5 day week. This figure is predicted to rise over the summer period. Proof of sales will be made available to seriously interested parties post viewing stage. The business including stock, fixtures and fittings is available to purchase for a capital sum of £40,000. There may be scope to purchase the brand including the franchise agreement which includes the franchising pack, and full training.
TENURE
The subjects are available to lease on a full repairing and insuring basis, for a term to be agreed, at a rent of £7,800 per annum. Full quoting terms are available upon request. Alternatively, there is also the option to purchase the freehold property for £50,000.
Location
Ayr is a town situated on the southwest coast of Scotland. It is the administrative centre of the South Ayrshire council area and the historic county town of Ayrshire. The town sits approximately 37 miles south west of Glasgow, 15 miles south west of Kilmarnock and can be accessed by the main arterial route of the M77 motorway.
The property is prominently situated at the corner of Content Street, immediately at its junction with George Street. Frequent bus services operate on John Street which is a minutes’ walk with Ayr Rail Station taking around 10 minutes’ walk. Nearby occupiers include Styles, The Lucky Star and TK Maxx.
Accommodation
The subjects provide the following approximate floor area;
Net Internal Area;
39.75 sq m (428 sq ft)
The above areas have been calculated on a Net Internal Area basis in compliance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice (6th edition).
Terms
The subjects are available to lease on a full repairing and insuring basis, for a term to be agreed, at a rent of £7,800 per annum. Full quoting terms are available upon request. Alternatively, there is also the option to purchase the freehold property for £50,000.