13 May 2024
Much-loved Clarence Park eatery Verdi’s has been listed on RightMove for £250,000.
The restaurant, which also includes takeaway and standalone ice cream van, caters for approximately 50 covers.
The listing states: “Trading as an Italian restaurant, café and takeaway, Verdi’s consistently offers a quality level of service and high standards of food, and has done so throughout its 30 years of trading.
“Family run, the business has evolved over the years and adapted to changes in their offering, now providing a ‘through the window’ takeaway service for customers visiting the park, as well as hosting monthly jazz afternoons and regular coffee mornings. The impact of these changes has resulted in a steady growth in turnover coming out the lockdown period, having stayed open throughout in line with government guidelines.
“Verdi’s opens and trades seven days per week, breakfast through to dinner. A new operator would immediately benefit from the excellent reputation the current owners have built, with a constant stream of returning customers.”
The £250,000 figure is for the sale of the lease, with an additional rent of £22K. It is being marketed by Christie & Co.
Owner Terry di Francesco said: “It is no secret that after more than 30 years of trading we are marketing Verdi’s with Christie’s as a retirement sale.
“This was originally planned to coincide with our lease renewal which has unfortunately taken far longer than we expected, however as with all things commercial, these things take time.
“We are immensely proud of the business that we have developed as Verdi’s is in a fantastic location and is absolutely thriving.
“We know that whoever takes the opportunity will not only benefit from our reputation, our loyal and local customer base and park footfall but they will be able to bring their own ideas and take Verdis to the next level.”
