"Selling your business is our business"
"Selling your business is our business"
Fully describe the business's activities?
Restaurant/ Cafe connected to Garden Centre situated inside of a secure shopping centre.
How long has the business been established?
3 years
How long has the owner had the business?
3 years
Give a breakdown between sit-down, takeaways and deliveries
Early morning take aways and coffee runs are shared between other restaurants in the centre.
When it comes to sit down breakfast, brunch or lunches there is fairly consistent clientele. This can be developed and grown, especially if owner driven/run. Cafe offers both sit down and take away options and only trades during the day 8 â 5 at this stage.
What is the average KW usage?
4500 kw per month
What steps are in place to solve "load shedding" problems?
9KVA generator
How does the business operate on a daily basis?
As a sit down or takeaway restaurant/ cafe.
How are the clients attracted to the business?
Word of mouth, social media, social outreach.
What Advertising/Marketing is carried out?
Social media platforms daily.
What competition exists?
Other cafes in the area
Is the business VAT Registered?
Yes
What VAT documentation is on file?
Bi-monthly VAT returns are submitted
Are there up-to-date Management Accounts available?
Yes
What Balance Sheet and Income Statements are available?
February 2025
June 2025
What percentage of the business is cash/credit?
90% Credit Card
10% Cash
What is the age analysis of the debtors book?
30 Days/ Current
How could the profitability of the business be improved?
Owner driven, possibly looking at expanding the space.
Opening at night.
What is the total staff complement?
8
Give a breakdown of staff/ functions/ length of service?
Manager - Stock controls / reporting; ordering / buying stock and communication with suppliers; managing the opening and closing procedures; month end stock takes; day end and month procedures.
Barista - Set up / breakdown of daily bakers table plus the baking of scones / muffins. The bulk of the baked goods come from the main kitchen in a different location on a daily basis.
Catering Operatives - Full menu implementation - preparation / stock portioning / ordering / plating and presentation / scullery and cleaning.
Waitrons - Opening and closing duties, customer service; upselling and representation of the brand to the public.
Do any receive special perks or incentives?
Target incentives - sales / specials etc.
Do any have management potential?
Yes - Definitely.
How involved is the Owner in running the business?
Oversight on a daily basis but not on the floor.
Do they have signed employment contracts?
Yes
When does the current lease end?
May 2027
Is there an option of renewal & what period?
Yes - 3 or 5 year
What is the annual escalation %?
6%
What are the trading hours?
08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Sunday
What is the square meters of the business?
89sqm rentable space plus outside area
Is a copy of the lease available?
Yes
Do you require a licence?
Business Licence - Umgeni
What lease deposit and/or other surety is required?
R26133.00
What are the main assets of the business?
Alick Shumba Pizza Oven & tiles
Rosmic Freezer Fridges Chiller
P Meiring Stainless Steel Table
Hi Fi Corp Freezer
MacAdams Kitchen Equipment
Plumblink Plumbing Equipment
MacAdams Milkshake Machine
Manna Roastery Equipment
FOMACO Extractor Hood
Luft Fans Extractor Axial Silence
Grease Monkey and Zabela Creations Extractor Install
Healthmakers Dehydrator
MacAdams Showcase Tables etc
RS Creative Studio Painting
Jacobs Joinery Shoppfittings
Zabela Creations Cameras Audio
Flashings Unlimited Pizza Chimney
P Campbell Tables and Benches
Suda West Tables
Zabela Creations Generator
Nutec Infrared Heaters
Jacobs Joinery Tables
Jacobs Joinery Tables
Core Catering Chairs
Suda West Chairs
Are any items not included in the sale?
Furniture and appliance assets branded with business IP;
Cape Umbrellas
P Campbell Plates and Wooden Board Plates
Branding instore - Lightbox logo, branded symbol x2
What is their overall condition?
Very Good
Do any require repairing?
Not currently
How have they been valued ?
Fair second hand value
Which assets are on lease/HP and with whom?
GAAP - Point of Sale
Will Seller settle or Buyer to take over?
Buyer to take over
Are copies of agreements available?
Yes
Are they presently insured?
Yes
Is a full asset list on file?
Yes, seller also has additional assets for sale;
La Marzocco F850 Two Group Coffee Machine
Rocket Dual Ceramic Coffee Grinder
Anvil Convection Oven - Prima Pro
Induction Stove/Cooker - Single
Anvil 5l Table Top Deep Fryer
Anvil 9 Slice Table Top Toaster
MacAdams Showcase Hot Display Unit MMS-HG730VBF
Strengths?
Strong tenant mix
Good food reputation
Weaknesses?
Ablutions a little far away
Kitchen needs to be larger for better capacity
Opportunities?
Owner driven and connection to local community has huge potential.
Threats?
Competition in the centre
What is the reason for the sale?
Need to focus on the owner's main business
Why is this a good business?
Fast growing area, secure, safe location, schools, community very strong.
