Coventry ‘hidden gem’ mobile catering business is for sale

A highly rated mobile catering business from Coventry, which also operates in Warwickshire, has gone on the market. Sidewalk Express, located on Hinckley Road in Walsgrave, is for sale for £45,000.

Listed with City Business Brokers, the family business was established in 2006 when the owners identified a need in the area for quality mobile catering. The listing states that the business has been a “true labor of love” that has built up many regular customers, along with an excellent reputation for customer care and service, quality and pricing.

The business offered a range of hot and cold sandwiches and baguettes, jacket potatoes, burgers, breakfasts and omelettes which many described as “top notch” and “always fresh”. It is for sale due to the owner’s “unfortunate health issue”.

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The business is run by mother and daughter and prides itself on offering good food at low prices. The owners have organized parties and corporate buffets over the years. The Sidewalk Express is being sold as a turnkey, relocatable opportunity and will include the fully equipped mobile catering trailer along with all equipment in the sale price.

And he will be missed. Sidewalk Express has a 4.9 star rating on Google reviews with many positive customer experiences. Natalie Cleaver says the business is a ‘hidden gem’: ‘I’ve been going here for the last 4 weeks and I have to say it’s the best takeaway I’ve tried. Friendly staff who go out of their way to do it. your sandwiches. Competitive prices and great food.”

Alex Parkinson agreed and added: “Lovely family run food truck, all the staff are really friendly and open to chat. Great food, large portions, cooked fresh and reasonably priced. Their baguettes and warm rolls are highly recommended. All the AMTC express guys on the sidewalk of love.”

It has been based in its current main site at The Layby on Hinckley Road for the past 18 years and enjoys repeat daily trade close to three industrial estates. The listing adds that the ideal owner should be someone who has managed or partnered in a business and there is a real opportunity to increase turnover and profits “significantly” as the current owners have evolved at a pace that fits their lifestyle.

There is the opportunity to increase advertising and marketing campaigns and maximize the use of social media, as well as bidding on additional events. It also has the potential to enhance the website, ideally with a gallery and online ordering facility.

The business generated a turnover of around £78,000 by cash and card. The weekly sale for April 29 was £1,913 (weekdays only).

For more information on the Sidewalk Express sale, visit the BusinessesForSale website.

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