Description
Frankie Vaughans is a well-established and highly regarded café, occupying two adjoining ground-floor units with an attractive double frontage and a thoughtfully configured, welcoming layout. The premises benefit from a dedicated external seating area to the front, providing approximately 24 covers and enhancing the café’s prominent street presence.
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.
Key Features
- 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 premises are arranged as follows:
179 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JB: 367 sq ft (34.1 m²)
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: 257 sq ft (23.9 m²)
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.
Total Accommodation (NIA): 624 sq ft (57.9 m²)
Amenities & Equipment
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
Lease
179 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JB
- Held for a term of twelve (12) years from 20th July 2017 and ending on and including 19th July 2029.
- Passing Rent - £15,800 per annum, exclusive (payable in advance on the usual quarter days).
- The lease is inside the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 - Part II (as amended).
180 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JB
- Held for a term of twelve (12) years from 20th July 2017 and ending on and including 19th July 2029.
- Passing Rent - £11,000 per annum, exclusive (payable in advance on the usual quarter days).
- The lease is inside the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 - Part II (as amended).
Rent Review
Not applicable - no further rent review provisions within the term of the lease.
Repairing Liability
Effective full repairing and insuring by way of a service charge contribution (£250 each quarter day).
Further information is available upon request.
Premium
Price on application - To include the benefit of the lease, goodwill, and all high-quality fixtures and fittings, ideally suited for café operators.
Business Rates
179 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JB
- Billing Authority: Brighton & Hove
- Description: Shop and premises
- Rateable Value: £11,000
- Valid from 1 April 2023 to present
Eligible for Full Small Business Rates Relief (SBRR) - https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-business-rate-relief/small-business-rate-relief
180 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JB
- Billing Authority: Brighton & Hove
- Description: Shop and premises
- Rateable Value: £6,000
- Valid from 1 April 2023 to present
Eligible for Full Small Business Rates Relief (SBRR) - https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-business-rate-relief/small-business-rate-relief
VAT
VAT is not payable on the terms quoted.
Legal and Professional Fees
Each party is to bear their own legal and professional costs incurred.
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly via prior appointment through Sole Agent Graves Jenkins (t: 01273 701070).