Comprises a quadruple fronted retail unit, majority t/a KFC
Recently opened KFC restaurant let on a new 15 year lease until October 2040 (subject to option)
Total approx. floor area of 411.50 sq. m. (4,430 sq. ft.)
Prime pedestrianised town centre location
Adjacent to 120 space public car park
Nearby occupiers include Boots Pharmacy, Costa Coffee, Greggs, Sainsbury's, Farmfoods and Home Bargains
Auction 26th March 2026
Rent £50,000 per Annum Exclusive
Status Available
Guide* £500,000 - £550,000
Sector Restaurant
Auction Venue Live Streamed Auction
Property Information
Location
Miles
6 miles north of Liverpool, 35 miles west of Manchester
Roads
M62, M58, M57, A565
Rail
Blundellsands & Crosby Railway Station
Air
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Situation
The property is prominently situated on the west side of the pedestrianised Liverpool Road, close to its junction with Moor Lane in a prime retail area. Nearby occupiers include Boots Pharmacy (adjacent), Costa Coffee, Greggs, Sainsbury's, Farmfoods and Home Bargains.
Tenure
Freehold.
Location
Miles
6 miles north of Liverpool, 35 miles west of Manchester
Roads
M62, M58, M57, A565
Rail
Blundellsands & Crosby Railway Station
Air
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Situation
The property is prominently situated on the west side of the pedestrianised Liverpool Road, close to its junction with Moor Lane in a prime retail area. Nearby occupiers include Boots Pharmacy (adjacent), Costa Coffee, Greggs, Sainsbury's, Farmfoods and Home Bargains.
Tenure
Freehold.
Description
The property comprises a triple fronted restaurant arranged on the ground floor with ancillary accommodation on the first floor, together with an additional self-contained ground floor restaurant which has been let on a long lease. The property also benefits from rear access and a public car park at the back of the property.
VAT
VAT is applicable to this lot.
Completion Period
8 week completion available.
EPC
Band B.
Description
The property comprises a triple fronted restaurant arranged on the ground floor with ancillary accommodation on the first floor, together with an additional self-contained ground floor restaurant which has been let on a long lease. The property also benefits from rear access and a public car park at the back of the property.
VAT
VAT is applicable to this lot.
Completion Period
8 week completion available.
EPC
Band B.
Tenancy & Accommodation
Address
Floor
Use
Floor Areas Approx sq m
Floor Areas Approx sq ft
Tenant
Term
Rent p.a.x.
Rent Review
18-22 Liverpool Road
Ground First
Retail Ancillary
175.60 175.40
(1,890) (1,888)
CHICKEN CABINS LTD (t/a KFC) (1)
15 years from 03/10/2025 On effective FRI terms with no cap on service charge (2)
£50,000 (3)
03/10/2030 03/10/2035
16 Liverpool Road
Ground
Restaurant
60.50
(652)
CROSBY COFFEE LTD
999 years from 19/12/2025 On effective FRI terms with no cap on service charge
Peppercorn
Total
411.50
(4,430)
£50,000
(1) Chicken Cabins Ltd are a subsidiary of Soul Foods Group and were incorporated in 1965. The company operates as a franchisee for brands such as KFC, Starbucks, Burger King and Taco Bell and for the year ending 30/06/2024 reported Turnover of £62,239,344, a Gross Profit of £13,855,570 and a Total Equity of £19,863,066 (Annual report and financial statements as published at Companies House 23/02/2026). (2) The lease provides for a tenant option to determine the lease on 03/10/2035. (3) The lease provides a rent free period until 03/07/2026.
If you are the successful bidder, Acuitus requires a separate payment of £1,500+VAT as a buyer's administration charge payable to Acuitus Limited upon exchange of contracts. A VAT receipt will be provided upon payment.
