Popular International Delicatessen & Convenience Store in Prime Town Centre Location
£30,000
£234,000
TBC
Overview
Leasehold
2005
- Excellent Reputation
- Friendly & Professional Team
- Equipment Included
- Strong Supplier Relationships
This long-standing convenience store and delicatessen occupies a prominent position in the heart of Wisbech and has proudly served the local community for more than 20 years. Recognised as a distinctive local food destination, the business offers a carefully curated and extensive product range specialising in Polish, Lithuanian, Latvian and English cuisines, attracting a broad and diverse customer base.
At the heart of the operation is a high-quality fresh meat and fish delicatessen, complemented by freshly baked bread and a fully licensed off-licence with permission to sell and serve alcohol on the premises. A dedicated sit-in area sets the business apart from all local competitors, providing customers with a welcoming and relaxed space to enjoy food and drink on-site.
Further enhancing the customer experience, the premises benefit from a TV licence for public viewing alongside comprehensive CCTV coverage, supporting both security and day-to-day operations. The business consistently maintains a 5-star food hygiene rating, underlining its ongoing commitment to quality, safety and best practice.
A loyal customer base underpins the store’s continued success, with approximately 90% of trade generated from repeat custom. This is driven by the breadth of products on offer, consistently high food standards and a friendly, community-focused atmosphere.
This delicatessen represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly regarded community business with a strong reputation, authentic international food offering and clear scope for future growth, including online expansion. The current owner is happy to provide support during the transition to ensure continuity and a smooth handover.
The premises extend to approximately 120sqm and benefit from a prominent frontage with large display windows on both sides, dedicated customer entrance and exit doors, and external signage displaying the shop name.
Fixtures and fittings are in keeping with a professionally run retail operation, along with a distinctive customer seating area that enhances the retail experience.
Included in the sale is a range of quality equipment comprising 2 deli counters, a large shop-front fridge and freezer, an alcohol fridge, and a unique cake display fridge (requiring a compressor replacement), as well as additional fridges and freezers within the kitchen and stockroom for storage.
Stock is sourced flexibly from multiple warehouses, with no restrictive supply contracts in place.
The business is owner-operated and supported by a small, dedicated team of 1 full-time and 1 part-time employee, making it well suited to a hands-on owner or a buyer seeking a manageable retail operation.
There is significant scope for growth through enhanced marketing efforts, particularly via the expansion of the existing Facebook page and utilising local advertising channels such as leaflets and newspapers to attract a broader audience.
Developing an online presence, especially an online ordering and delivery service, would be a unique proposition in this market and could attract customers from beyond the immediate local area.
The shop’s product range and loyal multicultural clientele also suggest the potential for additional physical locations, particularly in areas with higher footfall or similar demographic profiles.
Seasonal periods such as Easter, Christmas, New Year, and the June summer festival boost sales and provide opportunities for targeted promotions.
Further improvements in stock management, such as bulk purchasing, could optimise margins. Expanding staff during peak periods (e.g., holidays) would also support growth.
Location
- High Street Location
- Close to Local Businesses
- High Footfall
- Good Transport Links
- Limited Competition