Opportunity to acquire established bakehouse business in County Durham through Christie & Co
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to market Breaking Bread Kitchen & Bakehouse, a lifestyle business opportunity in Bishop Auckland.
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Boasting a prime location in the bustling market town centre, Breaking Bread is a must-visit dining spot for anyone seeking delicious food and freshly-baked bread served in a warm and welcoming environment.
Despite starting out as a bakery, creating artisan breads and handcrafted goods, Breaking Bread is now just as well-known for its café, serving high-quality food and receiving five-star reviews on TripAdvisor. The bakery also continues to supply other cafes/restaurants in the area and attend local markets.
Housed within a traditional stone building, Breaking Bread offering 90 covers across internal and external trading spaces. The business is well-established and profitable, representing the perfect opportunity for an individual or couple looking to take on a nurtured lifestyle business, supported by both locals and tourists to the area, whilst also offering scope for further development.
The business is being sold by Phil Elliott and partner John Monaghan. Phil, born in Bishop Auckland, studied in London and after spending time as a chef and teacher in the city, moved back to County Durham with John and their family where they started this new venture.
Marslie McGregor, Business Agent at Christie & Co who is managing the sale, said: “Breaking Bread Kitchen & Bakehouse is an excellent opportunity for a lifestyle business, offering a couple or an individual a perfect business that has been nurtured for years and is established to continue for many more. Well supported by locals and tourists to the area, the business has continued to grow year on year and has much potential.”
Breaking Bread Kitchen & Bakehouse is on the market with a freehold asking price of £475,000.
For full details, visit the property page here: https://www.christie.com/6467086/
For further information on this press release, contact:
Jasmine Davis, Corporate Communications Manager
P: 07561 115179
E: jasmine.davis@christie.com
Contact the agent:
Marslie McGregor, Business Agent – Pubs & Restaurants
P: 07813 072 460
E: marslie.mcgregor@christie.com
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