Summary
Greens of Cowcaddens is proposed as a Greens Core convenience store, designed to serve the day-to-day needs of local residents while incorporating a strong Greens on the Go offer to capture passing trade and the significant nearby student population.
Greens is a well-established brand within the Scottish convenience retail sector, currently operating 30 stores, including three with franchised partners.
The opportunity is being offered by way of a 5-year sub-lease together with a tied franchise agreement. Franchisees will benefit from industry-leading support across buying, operational excellence, marketing and established in-store brands, making this an excellent opportunity for both experienced convenience retailers and those new to the sector.
Further details are available upon request.
Key Points
Franchise opportunity/significant benefits availableForecast weekly Sales £26,000+ / High Margin operationFull fit-out included with Aug 26 completionStrategic location with significant new housing developments nearbyTenure
Leasehold. A 20 year lease from 2026 with a passing rent of £40,000pa. Full details available on request.
Price/Terms
Our client is seeking a price of £250,000 for this turnkey convenience store opportunity. It will be full fitted and ready to operator from August 2026. This will include a 5 year term franchise agreement - further details available on request.
Location
The subject property is located in the Cowcaddens area of Glasgow, within a short walk of the city centre. The location benefits from excellent footfall and is close to a number of major educational institutions, including Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of Strathclyde. Other nearby occupiers include the UK Passport Office and two established car dealerships.
The proposed store forms part of a larger mixed-use development incorporating a purpose-built student accommodation scheme comprising 301 beds. The wider area is also undergoing significant regeneration, with a number of major residential and mixed-use developments either under construction or in the planning process, including:
* 144 Port Dundas Road – planning consent for 359 build-to-rent apartments.
* One Cowcaddens – a mixed-use development comprising 595 residential units, with demolition works underway.
* 200 Renfield Street – 432-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme, due for completion for the 2026/27 academic year.
* Cowcaddens Fire Station – proposed 5-acre mixed-use redevelopment incorporating approximately 1,270 residential units (in planning).