Cafe 53 (Leasehold Interest), Lee Road, Dublin Industrial Estate, Finglas, Dublin 11, D11CK64

Turnkey Café Business For Sale Established Café & Catering Business Opportunity – Dublin Industrial Estate A rare opportunity to acquire a long-established and fully operational café, sandwich bar and catering business in a prominent location within Dublin Industrial Estate. The current owner is offering the business, goodwill, fixtures, fittings, equipment and stock for sale on a turnkey basis, while retaining ownership of the premises and granting a new lease to the incoming operator. The business has built a loyal customer base over many years and enjoys consistent repeat trade from surrounding businesses and industrial occupiers. In addition to the café operation, the business provides regular outside catering services to a number of established corporate clients, creating an additional revenue stream and significant opportunities for future expansion. This business presents an excellent opportunity for a new owner to build upon a strong trading foundation. Key Terms Business Sale Price: €60,000 (offers considered) Annual Rent: €20,000 per annum Estate Service Charge: Approximately €700 per annum Commercial Rates (2026): €2,866.88 per annum New lease available to approved tenant Proven Trading Performance Year Gross Sales 2023 €184,000 2024 €188,000 2025 €184,000 2026 (to 31 May) €80,000 Estimated 2026 Turnover Approx. €188,000 The business has demonstrated stable and consistent turnover over several years while operating limited daytime trading hours only. Premises The property extends to approximately 70.77 sq.m. (762 sq.ft.) and comprises: Customer seating area Service counter Fully equipped preparation kitchen Customer and staff toilet facilities Office/storage area Secure side yard Outdoor seating area The premises is currently configured as a café, coffee shop and sandwich bar with facilities for food preparation, catering production and takeaway service. There are currently no restrictions on opening hours. Planning enquiries have confirmed flexibility under Planning Reference 842/77, providing opportunities for extended trading hours, evening operations and delivery-focused services. Strategic Location Situated within the well-established Dublin Industrial Estate, the business benefits from a large daytime workforce and established commercial customer base. The premises is located approximately 200 metres from Hosted Kitchens, whose occupiers include several nationally recognised food delivery brands. This creates further opportunities for supply, collaboration and delivery-led growth. The area continues to experience strong demand for quality breakfast, lunch, catering and delivery food offerings. Included in the Sale The sale includes all fixtures, fittings, equipment and trading assets including: Commercial Coffee Machine Coffee Grinder Ice Machine Water Boiler / Burco Electronic Till (approx. 4 years old) Drinks Display Fridge Serve-Over Counter TurboChef Oven TurboChef Slicer Soup Kettle Air Conditioning System CCTV System Alarm System Commercial Dishwasher (purchased 2025) Three Food Preparation Fridges Brand New Freezer Grease Trap Two Ovens Counters and Shelving Office Shelving and Storage Staff Time Clock System Security Shutters Indoor Tables and Chairs Outdoor Tables and Chairs Picnic Benches Delivery Van (2008 Peugeot) Existing Food, Packaging and Consumable Stock (approx. €1,500 value) Current Trading Hours Monday to Friday: 7:30am – 2:30pm Closed weekends. Significant Growth Potential The business currently achieves annual turnover approaching €190,000 while operating only approximately 35 hours per week and remaining closed evenings and weekends. Growth opportunities include: Extending opening hours into evenings Weekend trading Hot food and takeaway menu expansion Delivery platform integration (Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats) Increased outside catering contracts Development of online ordering Website and social media marketing Corporate account growth Expansion into evening and late-night food delivery Importantly, the current business has achieved its turnover without a dedicated website, online ordering platform or third-party delivery partnerships, leaving substantial scope for future growth. Additional Benefits Established trading location Immediate trading capability from day one Consistent historical turnover Fully fitted premises Modern equipment included Existing catering customer base Delivery van included New lease available Strong commercial catchment area Opportunity to increase turnover without significant capital expenditure Ideal For Owner-operators Café and coffee shop operators Sandwich bar and deli operators Catering businesses Franchise operators Food delivery operators Experienced hospitality entrepreneurs First-time business purchasers seeking an established operation Viewing Information Viewings strictly by appointment and confidentially through Kelly Bradshaw. Trading accounts and further business information available to genuinely interested parties following viewing. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a proven and fully equipped café and catering business with stable turnover, low entry costs and substantial potential for future growth. Features LEASEHOLD OPPORTUNITY TURNKEY CAFE EXISTING CUSTOMER BASE TRADING ACCOUNTS AVAILABLE