Fully Fitted Gelato and Dessert Shop in a Thriving East London Location
£150,000
£75,000
£45,000
Overview
Leasehold
2025
- Excellent Reputation
- Friendly & Professional Team
- Very Loyal Customer Base
- Low Overheads
- Wide Variety of Products & Services
An exciting opportunity to acquire a fully fitted gelato, cake and dessert shop in a fast-growing East London location. Positioned close to the University of East London and surrounded by significant residential development, the business benefits from strong local footfall and an expanding customer base.
Business highlights:
• Close to the University of East London
• More than 1,850 new flats nearby, with further development planned
• Rent of just £10,000 per year plus VAT
• Ten-year lease, with rent fixed for five years and capped increases thereafter
• Extensive commercial equipment included in the sale
• No full-time employees and two casual members of staff
• Four-star food hygiene rating
• Strong reputation supported by positive Google reviews
With low occupancy costs, a comprehensive fit-out and considerable potential to grow sales, this is an attractive acquisition for an owner-operator or hospitality business seeking a ready-to-trade dessert concept.
The business specialises in gelato, ice cream, cakes and desserts, attracting loyal repeat customers and passing trade from the surrounding East London area.
The premises were transformed from a shell into a fully fitted retail unit, with a certified HVAC system, sprinkler system and fire alarm installed in July 2025. Equipment includes gelato and soft-serve machines, freezers, refrigeration, cake display, preparation counter, EPOS till, crepe and waffle machines, commercial oven, coffee machine, blender, ice maker, microwave and stainless-steel storage. A full equipment list is available on request.
The shop is operated by the owner with support from two casual employees. The sale follows the buyout of one director, making the business too demanding for one person.
The current lease runs for 10 years, with rent fixed for the first five years and future increases capped at 4%, subject to the national index. An extension of up to 25 years may be available.
The shop is located close to the University of East London and more than 1,850 newly developed flats, with further residential development planned. This provides a strong foundation for attracting students, local residents and visitors from the surrounding area.
A new owner could build on the shop’s reputation and positive Google reviews through more consistent marketing and customer engagement. The extensive equipment provides scope to promote a broad menu of gelato, cakes, soft-serve desserts, waffles, crepes, coffee and milkshakes.
Additional staffing could support longer or more consistent opening hours, while allowing the owner to concentrate on marketing, menu development and customer growth. The low rent, long-term lease options and increasing local population provide considerable potential for future expansion.
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Location
- Shopping Centre Location