If you buy an existing restaurant, a lot of the groundwork involved in getting the business up and running will already be in place. Whether you’re in the market for an upmarket restaurant and bar in a vibrant city centre location or a cosy eatery in a quieter residential area, owning your own restaurant can be a rewarding experience — and Christie & Co can help get you there, with a range of properties for sale across the UK, from inner-city London to rural Scotland.
Offering good food in a prime location
With sectors such as the hospitality and retail industries have experienced challenges in recent years, establishing yourself in the restaurant industry can be tricky. That said, buying an existing business with a solid track record can reduce the barriers to success. With an established clientele and a strong reputation, these businesses can generate a significant net profit.
Just a few of the benefits of buying an existing restaurant include:
- Access to a well-established customer base
- Supply chain arrangements that are already in place
- Existing staff that already know the business
- Kitchen, equipment, and inventory ready to go
Established restaurants often have reliable customer bases that will stick by them regardless of their ownership. When you take control of a restaurant, you can cater to those legacy regulars while seeking to bring in new customers. And if supply arrangements and key staff members are already in place, you can prioritise devising a fresh creative direction.
Christie & Co lists a broad range of restaurant properties for sale, empowering you to find a thriving business that meets your specific requirements. You may intend to wipe the slate clean at a prime location, or continue a winning formula to profit with minimal effort. Either way, if you serve good food and deliver strong service, you’ll bring in consistent revenue.
Find the ideal restaurant business for sale
We don’t stop at valuing and listing properties. Our services are available for a wide range of clients from those looking to explore a completely new venture to those expanding on their restaurant journey. For starters, we can help you:
- Locate attractive properties in your desired location, whether you’re looking for a development site or an established business.
- Ensure you find a business that matches your budget, no matter what you’re willing to pay.
- Find a restaurant with exactly the features you’re looking for, from a licensed bar to outdoor seating.
- Alert you to new properties that enter the market, ensuring you have early access to listings that meet your criteria.
- Grow an existing restaurant chain by discovering businesses for sale in locations with high foot traffic.
Whether you’re an existing restaurant owner or a first-time buyer looking to enter this lucrative market, Christie & Co is ready to offer advice on everything from understanding the sales process to making tough decisions about staff retention. If you buy a restaurant through our network, we’ll be there to help you make progress towards your professional goals.
To view all our current stock of Pubs & Restaurants across the UK, please download our 2024 Property List.