-5, Front Street, Wakefield, WF8 Restaurant For Sale in Wakefield
Property overview
Introduction
***An Established Business For Sale ***
Your Choice estate Agents are please to offer a unique opportunity to purchase Al Jamil Balti Restaurant well established, fully-fitted Indian & Balti cuisine venue located in the town centre of Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The restaurant occupies a prominent address at 3-5 Front Street, WF8 1DA and benefits from strong local reputation, online presence (including Just-Eat, TripAdvisor and its own website) and a loyal customer base. The operation is currently running and trading, offering dine-in, takeaway and delivery services. The owner is looking to retire on health grounds and is therefore open to a smooth transition — presenting an excellent opportunity for a purchaser or investor to step into a turnkey operation.
Description
Al Jamil Balti Restaurant – 3-5 Front Street, Pontefract WF8 1DA
An Established Business For Sale
Your Choice estate Agents are please to offer a unique opportunity to purchase Al Jamil Balti Restaurant well established, fully-fitted Indian & Balti cuisine venue located in the town centre of Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The restaurant occupies a prominent address at 3-5 Front Street, WF8 1DA and benefits from strong local reputation, online presence (including Just-Eat, TripAdvisor and its own website) and a loyal customer base. The operation is currently running and trading, offering dine-in, takeaway and delivery services. The owner is looking to retire on health grounds and is therefore open to a smooth transition — presenting an excellent opportunity for a purchaser or investor to step into a turnkey operation.
Location & Premises
Situated in the heart of Pontefract’s Front Street, benefiting from high foot-traffic, parking nearby and good visibility.
The building is configured for full restaurant use: front ground-floor level dining area, kitchen and service areas, and necessary infrastructure for catering operation (extraction, kitchen fit-out etc.).
The business is fully fitted with equipment and fixtures necessary to continue operations with minimal disruption.
Reputation & Operations
The business has been reviewed on major platforms: On TripAdvisor, the restaurant is ranked among local restaurants in Pontefract, reflecting a solid reputation for food and service.
Tripadvisor
Food hygiene rating: On 18 October 2023, the business was inspected and the Food Standards Agency reported “Good” for hygienic food handling, “Very Good” for cleanliness and condition of facilities, and “Good” for management of food safety.
Food Hygiene Ratings
Menu includes a broad range of Indian & Balti dishes, with delivery and takeaway options via Just-Eat and website ordering, ensuring multiple revenue streams.
The venue offers value for money, friendly service, and consistent standards — key enablers to repeat custom and brand loyalty.
al-jamil-balti-restaurant.wheree.com
Reason for Sale & Opportunity
The owner is seeking to retire due to health issues, and is willing to assist with the hand-over process to ensure continuity of trade. This assists any incoming operator in maintaining the existing goodwill, supplier relationships, and customer base. The fact that the business is fully operational, with established systems and equipment in place, minimises start-up risk and supports a smoother transition.
Investment Highlights
Turnkey restaurant operation, fully fitted and trading, ready for immediate takeover.
Excellent location in town centre Pontefract, enhanced by online ordering and delivery infrastructure.
Established reputation and loyal customer base, with potential for further growth (e.g., extended service hours, expanded marketing).
Option for the retiring owner to provide transitional assistance.
Realistic opportunity for owner/operator to take over at favourable terms and build on existing foundation rather than start from scratch.
Summary
Al Jamil Balti Restaurant represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-positioned, established Indian restaurant business with proven trading history and minimal capital to invest in fit-out. With the existing structure in place and the retiring vendor willing to assist, a motivated purchaser can step in and capitalise on the business’s current performance and future potential.
Opening Hours
The business currently operates Monday to Sunday, 5.30pm – 11:00 pm, offering steady daily trade.
There is scope to extend opening hours to capture additional footfall — subject to planning or local trading permissions — providing excellent potential for growth under new ownership.
Viewings & Enquiries
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: 01274 493333 info@ycea.co.uk
Introduction
***An Established Business For Sale *** Your Choice estate Agents are please to offer a unique opportunity to purchase Al Jamil Balti Restaurant well established, fully-fitted Indian & Balti cuisine venue located in the town centre of Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The restaurant occupies a prominent address at 3-5 Front Street, WF8 1DA and benefits from strong local reputation, online presence (including Just-Eat, TripAdvisor and its own website) and a loyal customer base. The operation is currently running and trading, offering dine-in, takeaway and delivery services. The owner is looking to retire on health grounds and is therefore open to a smooth transition — presenting an excellent opportunity for a purchaser or investor to step into a turnkey operation.Description
Al Jamil Balti Restaurant – 3-5 Front Street, Pontefract WF8 1DA
An Established Business For Sale
Your Choice estate Agents are please to offer a unique opportunity to purchase Al Jamil Balti Restaurant well established, fully-fitted Indian & Balti cuisine venue located in the town centre of Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The restaurant occupies a prominent address at 3-5 Front Street, WF8 1DA and benefits from strong local reputation, online presence (including Just-Eat, TripAdvisor and its own website) and a loyal customer base. The operation is currently running and trading, offering dine-in, takeaway and delivery services. The owner is looking to retire on health grounds and is therefore open to a smooth transition — presenting an excellent opportunity for a purchaser or investor to step into a turnkey operation.
Location & Premises
Situated in the heart of Pontefract’s Front Street, benefiting from high foot-traffic, parking nearby and good visibility.
The building is configured for full restaurant use: front ground-floor level dining area, kitchen and service areas, and necessary infrastructure for catering operation (extraction, kitchen fit-out etc.).
The business is fully fitted with equipment and fixtures necessary to continue operations with minimal disruption.
Reputation & Operations
The business has been reviewed on major platforms: On TripAdvisor, the restaurant is ranked among local restaurants in Pontefract, reflecting a solid reputation for food and service.
Tripadvisor
Food hygiene rating: On 18 October 2023, the business was inspected and the Food Standards Agency reported “Good” for hygienic food handling, “Very Good” for cleanliness and condition of facilities, and “Good” for management of food safety.
Food Hygiene Ratings
Menu includes a broad range of Indian & Balti dishes, with delivery and takeaway options via Just-Eat and website ordering, ensuring multiple revenue streams.
The venue offers value for money, friendly service, and consistent standards — key enablers to repeat custom and brand loyalty.
al-jamil-balti-restaurant.wheree.com
Reason for Sale & Opportunity
The owner is seeking to retire due to health issues, and is willing to assist with the hand-over process to ensure continuity of trade. This assists any incoming operator in maintaining the existing goodwill, supplier relationships, and customer base. The fact that the business is fully operational, with established systems and equipment in place, minimises start-up risk and supports a smoother transition.
Investment Highlights
Turnkey restaurant operation, fully fitted and trading, ready for immediate takeover.
Excellent location in town centre Pontefract, enhanced by online ordering and delivery infrastructure.
Established reputation and loyal customer base, with potential for further growth (e.g., extended service hours, expanded marketing).
Option for the retiring owner to provide transitional assistance.
Realistic opportunity for owner/operator to take over at favourable terms and build on existing foundation rather than start from scratch.
Summary
Al Jamil Balti Restaurant represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-positioned, established Indian restaurant business with proven trading history and minimal capital to invest in fit-out. With the existing structure in place and the retiring vendor willing to assist, a motivated purchaser can step in and capitalise on the business’s current performance and future potential.
Opening Hours
The business currently operates Monday to Sunday, 5.30pm – 11:00 pm, offering steady daily trade.
There is scope to extend opening hours to capture additional footfall — subject to planning or local trading permissions — providing excellent potential for growth under new ownership.
Viewings & Enquiries
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: 01274 493333 info@ycea.co.uk
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