Lease For Sale: Established Café with External Seating in Prime Edward Street Position

 

Summary

  • Established Café with Excellent Local Reputation
  • Fully Fitted and Ready for Immediate Trade
  • External Seating for Approximately 24 Covers
  • Strong Office Worker and Residential Catchment
  • Premium Fixtures and High-Spec Fit-Out Included

Accommodation

The accommodation comprises the following areas:

Floor/Unitsq ftsq m
Ground 367 34.10
Ground 257 23.88
Total62457.98
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Location

Frankie Vaughns is prominently located on Edward Street, just off Old Steine, opposite the police station and close to American Express Brighton and Brighton University. The café benefits from excellent street visibility, a double frontage, and external seating for 24 covers, with a high-volume catchment of office workers, students, and local residents. Its central location provides easy access to the city centre, public transport, and surrounding amenities, making it an ideal turnkey operation with strong growth potential.

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Further Information

Rent £11,000 - £26,800 per annum exclusive

Rates Payable Upon Enquiry

Service Charge Upon Enquiry

Estate Charge n/a

EPC Rating This property has been graded as D (76)


Description

The business has cultivated a loyal local following, known for its high-quality offering and personable service. The interior is fully fitted to a high specification, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with an excellent trading track record and clear potential for continued growth.

Available for immediate occupation, the property is offered with the benefit of existing goodwill, a strong and diverse customer base, and exposure to a high-volume catchment of office workers, local residents, and students.

179 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JB: Open-plan café layout arranged over the Ground Floor, featuring an attractive double shopfront with a side hatch for takeaway service or external orders.

180 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JB: Adjoining deli-style unit over the Ground Floor, comprising a rear food preparation area, two staff W/Cs, and access to a private rear courtyard.

Shared External Seating: Both units benefit from a dedicated external seating area to the front, accommodating approximately 24 covers.

Premium



Price on Application. The premium is to include the benefit of the existing lease, goodwill, and all fixtures and fittings. The premises are fully fitted and ideally suited for café operators.

Specifications

Equipped with the following:
. La Marzocco Strada Espresso Machine - premium commercial machine for high-volume coffee service
. Four Commercial Coffee Grinders - including Anfim Milano and Mahlkönig models
. PuqPress Automatic Coffee Tamper - ensuring consistency and speed in service
. Full-Service Bar & Counter Setup - ideal for customer interaction and efficient workflow
. Commercial Serve Over Counter / Refrigerated Display Cabinet - perfect for showcasing fresh food items
. Polar Display Merchandiser Fridge - attractive front-of-house chilled display
. Multiple Commercial Refrigerators & Freezers
. Multiple Stainless Steel Prep Surfaces & Shelving
. Double-Bowl Commercial Sink & Separate Hand Wash Basin - compliant with food hygiene standard
. Window Counters with Freestanding Stools - ideal for casual seating and takeaway trade
. Sufficient Dry and Cold Storage Areas
. Hotpoint Built-Under Double Oven
. Beko Freestanding Double Oven Electric Cooker
. Nisbets Essentials Single Contact Grill
. Panasonic Microwave, Tower Air Fryer & Toaster
. All Additional Fit-Out and Decorative Items

Viewings

Strictly via prior appointment through Sole Agent Graves Jenkins (01273 70 10 70).

Terms

Available by way of a Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease, with terms to be agreed. The tenant will contribute towards the upkeep of the building via a service charge.

Anti-Money Laundering

In accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, Graves Jenkins is required to verify the identity of all parties involved in the transaction. Prospective purchasers or tenants will be required to provide satisfactory proof of identity and address before solicitors are instructed.

Documents will be required from all relevant parties, and a charge of £40 per person will be payable where electronic identity searches are carried out.