Offers over
£295,000
Leisure/hospitality for saleMcginty’S Fish & Chip Shop, Café And Retail Unit IV17, Highland
Just added
Freehold
About this property
Popular fast-food takeaway with an established café and tenanted retail unit
Prime location in the popular tourist destination of Invergordon
Specialises in classic fish & chips, pizza, breakfasts, and ice cream
Well-appointed café with approximately 197m² of space
Spacious, separated retail unit, currently tenanted and generating income
Strong local loyal customer base combined with huge tourist footfall
Flexible business model with excellent profitability
A turnkey opportunity, ready for immediate operation
Excellent growth potential with opportunities to expand further
Description
McGinty’s Fish and Chip Shop occupies a prominent corner position at 1 Castle Road, just a stone’s throw from Invergordon High Street. The property is of traditional construction, finished with render under a slate roof, and forms a detached building with excellent street presence.
The premises comprise the long-established McGinty’s Fish and Chip Shop and café, a popular business with a loyal customer base, alongside a separate, self-contained retail unit. The retail unit is currently let to an independent tenant, providing an attractive additional income stream.
McGinty’s is a business that prides itself on its strong ties to the local community. The owners are committed to supporting local producers and suppliers, ensuring that food is fresher, food miles are minimised, and the wider local economy benefits. The burgers are hand-prepared by Munro Butchers of Dingwall, the fish is sustainably sourced and landed at Scrabster or other fishing ports along the north-east coast, the scampi is produced in Tain, and the potatoes are sourced from farms in Moray.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving hospitality business with additional investment income, in a well-connected Highland town.
Reason for sale
The current owner has operated a fish and chip shop in Invergordon for 24 years and it is their decision to retire that now brings this fantastic opportunity to the market.
Trade
The fish and chip shop trades six days a week, all year round, with flexible opening hours adjusted to meet business needs. During school term time or when cruise ships are expected in port, the shop opens for lunchtime service to capture additional footfall. Customers can also place orders online or by phone, enhancing convenience and accessibility.
The business currently trades at a good level with net revenue in the region of £240,000 in 2024 and indicative profits of £60,000.
Combined with the rental income from the adjoining retail unit, this results in strong overall turnover and excellent profitability.
McGinty’s benefits from an established digital footprint, including its own dedicated website and an active Facebook page with over 1,000 followers (). This strong online presence supports brand visibility and provides a solid platform for ongoing customer engagement and marketing.
Location
Invergordon is a coastal town in Easter Ross, within the Highland region of Scotland, located approximately 24 miles north of Inverness. Positioned on the sheltered waters of the Cromarty Firth, it enjoys excellent road and rail links via the A9 and the Far North Line, ensuring easy access for visitors and locals alike. The town is particularly well known for its deep-water port, which regularly welcomes cruise ships from around the world. As a result, Invergordon sees a significant influx of tourists throughout the year, many of whom disembark to explore the Highlands, including popular attractions such as Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Inverness itself. This steady flow of visitors provides a strong and diverse customer base for local businesses, offering excellent commercial potential for enterprises that cater to both the tourist market and the surrounding residential population.
Invergordon offers access to local schooling at Park Primary School and Invergordon Academy, providing education from early years through to secondary level within the town. It is also enjoying unprecedented growth as a result of being awarded Enterprise Zone status in 2024.
The property
the fish & chip shop
The fish and chip shop is accessed directly from the pavement on Castle Street. The shop front is easily identifiable, featuring McGinty’s distinctive branding in vibrant orange and dark blue. Three bay windows flood the space with natural light, complemented by double-glazed doors that enhance the shop's welcoming atmosphere.
Inside, the branding continues throughout the clean and spacious shop floor and café.
The sales area is large and modern, featuring a stainless steel counter with till with integrated lighting, a range and a large drinks fridge. For customer comfort, a bench seating area is available for those waiting for food orders.
Behind the sales area is the main food preparation zone, which is exceptionally large, clean, and efficiently laid out to support a streamlined production process. This area is equipped with fryers, grills, preparation surfaces, and all other appliances typically found in a professional kitchen. Additionally, a number of full-length fridges and a walk-in freezer are located here, ensuring ample storage for ingredients and supplies.
An archway provides access to the café counter, ensuring smooth service flow between the kitchen and the dining area.
A corridor flows seamlessly from the café to the back of the area, creating a clear path to the functional spaces behind the scenes. The rear wall features the staff and customer toilets, conveniently located for both staff and customer use. A storage cupboard provides space for necessary supplies, and an office is tucked away for administrative tasks, offering a quiet area for management. To the right of the property, two large rooms are dedicated to the operational side of the business. One houses the potato preparation room, designed for efficient processing, while the other contains the laundry facilities and additional storage space for equipment and stock. A door at the end of this section leads directly to the rear of the property, offering convenient access for deliveries, waste removal, and staff movement.
The café
Accessed through a door to the left of the main sales floor, the café offers a welcoming and stylish environment with seating for approximately 50 covers, plus additional outdoor seating available during the summer months. The layout is thoughtfully arranged with a mix of benches, booths, and window seats, all contributing to a charming diner-style aesthetic.
The interior features dark hardwood flooring throughout, complemented by grey upholstered seating and dark-toned tables. Tasteful Highland cow artwork decorates the walls, adding character, while the clean, neutral colour palette enhances the bright and inviting atmosphere.
For operational ease, the café is equipped with its own dedicated sales counter, till, and a chilled display unit. Customer toilets are conveniently and discreetly positioned behind the counter area.
The retail unit
The building also hosts a leased-out retail unit in addition to the fish and chip shop and café. This unit is rented on a monthly basis to a tenant running a gift shop. The retail space features a large sales floor, complete with a counter and rear storage area. It also includes a kitchenette and WC. The unit benefits from external access to the rear, providing added convenience.
Finance and legal services
ASG Commercial Ltd is in touch with a variety of different lenders who can provide specialist finance. We will be delighted to discuss your financing requirements with you and make an appropriate introduction where appropriate. We also have many contacts in the legal profession who can assist in all legal matters arising.
Services
The property benefits from mains gas, electricity, water, and drainage. Hot water is provided through an electric hot water cylinder with immersion. All windows and doors to the front of the property are uPVC double-glazed, while the windows and doors at the rear are wooden. The business is fully compliant with fire safety regulations and meets all environmental health requirements, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for guests.
EPC rating
The EPC rating for the retail unit is G (217), Reference number .
Accounts
Full accounting information will be made available to interested parties subsequent to viewing.
Title number
The title number is ROS22871.
Price
Offers over £295,000 are invited for the heritable property complete with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory), excluding personal items. Stock at valuation. A Lease or Lease to Buy may be considered.
Offers
All offers should be submitted in writing to ASG Commercial Ltd with whom purchasers should register their interest if they wish to be advised of a closing date, should one be set.
McGinty’s Fish and Chip Shop occupies a prominent corner position at 1 Castle Road, just a stone’s throw from Invergordon High Street. The property is of traditional construction, finished with render under a slate roof, and forms a detached building with excellent street presence.
The premises comprise the long-established McGinty’s Fish and Chip Shop and café, a popular business with a loyal customer base, alongside a separate, self-contained retail unit. The retail unit is currently let to an independent tenant, providing an attractive additional income stream.
McGinty’s is a business that prides itself on its strong ties to the local community. The owners are committed to supporting local producers and suppliers, ensuring that food is fresher, food miles are minimised, and the wider local economy benefits. The burgers are hand-prepared by Munro Butchers of Dingwall, the fish is sustainably sourced and landed at Scrabster or other fishing ports along the north-east coast, the scampi is produced in Tain, and the potatoes are sourced from farms in Moray.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving hospitality business with additional investment income, in a well-connected Highland town.
Reason for sale
The current owner has operated a fish and chip shop in Invergordon for 24 years and it is their decision to retire that now brings this fantastic opportunity to the market.
Trade
The fish and chip shop trades six days a week, all year round, with flexible opening hours adjusted to meet business needs. During school term time or when cruise ships are expected in port, the shop opens for lunchtime service to capture additional footfall. Customers can also place orders online or by phone, enhancing convenience and accessibility.
The business currently trades at a good level with net revenue in the region of £240,000 in 2024 and indicative profits of £60,000.
Combined with the rental income from the adjoining retail unit, this results in strong overall turnover and excellent profitability.
McGinty’s benefits from an established digital footprint, including its own dedicated website and an active Facebook page with over 1,000 followers (). This strong online presence supports brand visibility and provides a solid platform for ongoing customer engagement and marketing.
Location
Invergordon is a coastal town in Easter Ross, within the Highland region of Scotland, located approximately 24 miles north of Inverness. Positioned on the sheltered waters of the Cromarty Firth, it enjoys excellent road and rail links via the A9 and the Far North Line, ensuring easy access for visitors and locals alike. The town is particularly well known for its deep-water port, which regularly welcomes cruise ships from around the world. As a result, Invergordon sees a significant influx of tourists throughout the year, many of whom disembark to explore the Highlands, including popular attractions such as Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Inverness itself. This steady flow of visitors provides a strong and diverse customer base for local businesses, offering excellent commercial potential for enterprises that cater to both the tourist market and the surrounding residential population.
Invergordon offers access to local schooling at Park Primary School and Invergordon Academy, providing education from early years through to secondary level within the town. It is also enjoying unprecedented growth as a result of being awarded Enterprise Zone status in 2024.
The property
the fish & chip shop
The fish and chip shop is accessed directly from the pavement on Castle Street. The shop front is easily identifiable, featuring McGinty’s distinctive branding in vibrant orange and dark blue. Three bay windows flood the space with natural light, complemented by double-glazed doors that enhance the shop's welcoming atmosphere.
Inside, the branding continues throughout the clean and spacious shop floor and café.
The sales area is large and modern, featuring a stainless steel counter with till with integrated lighting, a range and a large drinks fridge. For customer comfort, a bench seating area is available for those waiting for food orders.
Behind the sales area is the main food preparation zone, which is exceptionally large, clean, and efficiently laid out to support a streamlined production process. This area is equipped with fryers, grills, preparation surfaces, and all other appliances typically found in a professional kitchen. Additionally, a number of full-length fridges and a walk-in freezer are located here, ensuring ample storage for ingredients and supplies.
An archway provides access to the café counter, ensuring smooth service flow between the kitchen and the dining area.
A corridor flows seamlessly from the café to the back of the area, creating a clear path to the functional spaces behind the scenes. The rear wall features the staff and customer toilets, conveniently located for both staff and customer use. A storage cupboard provides space for necessary supplies, and an office is tucked away for administrative tasks, offering a quiet area for management. To the right of the property, two large rooms are dedicated to the operational side of the business. One houses the potato preparation room, designed for efficient processing, while the other contains the laundry facilities and additional storage space for equipment and stock. A door at the end of this section leads directly to the rear of the property, offering convenient access for deliveries, waste removal, and staff movement.
The café
Accessed through a door to the left of the main sales floor, the café offers a welcoming and stylish environment with seating for approximately 50 covers, plus additional outdoor seating available during the summer months. The layout is thoughtfully arranged with a mix of benches, booths, and window seats, all contributing to a charming diner-style aesthetic.
The interior features dark hardwood flooring throughout, complemented by grey upholstered seating and dark-toned tables. Tasteful Highland cow artwork decorates the walls, adding character, while the clean, neutral colour palette enhances the bright and inviting atmosphere.
For operational ease, the café is equipped with its own dedicated sales counter, till, and a chilled display unit. Customer toilets are conveniently and discreetly positioned behind the counter area.
The retail unit
The building also hosts a leased-out retail unit in addition to the fish and chip shop and café. This unit is rented on a monthly basis to a tenant running a gift shop. The retail space features a large sales floor, complete with a counter and rear storage area. It also includes a kitchenette and WC. The unit benefits from external access to the rear, providing added convenience.
Finance and legal services
ASG Commercial Ltd is in touch with a variety of different lenders who can provide specialist finance. We will be delighted to discuss your financing requirements with you and make an appropriate introduction where appropriate. We also have many contacts in the legal profession who can assist in all legal matters arising.
Services
The property benefits from mains gas, electricity, water, and drainage. Hot water is provided through an electric hot water cylinder with immersion. All windows and doors to the front of the property are uPVC double-glazed, while the windows and doors at the rear are wooden. The business is fully compliant with fire safety regulations and meets all environmental health requirements, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for guests.
EPC rating
The EPC rating for the retail unit is G (217), Reference number .
Accounts
Full accounting information will be made available to interested parties subsequent to viewing.
Title number
The title number is ROS22871.
Price
Offers over £295,000 are invited for the heritable property complete with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory), excluding personal items. Stock at valuation. A Lease or Lease to Buy may be considered.
Offers
All offers should be submitted in writing to ASG Commercial Ltd with whom purchasers should register their interest if they wish to be advised of a closing date, should one be set.
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