An Italian restaurant in Lanarkshire has been put on the market, with the owner set to retire.
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to sell Benkaz Ristorante Italiano in the small town of Shotts, in North Lanarkshire.
The restaurant has been owned by Lorraine Barrow for 13 years, and she is now looking to retire.
It is has created an excellent opportunity for a new owner to take on and grow what the agent said is an "already successful business".
The agent said the property, located about halfway between Edinburgh and Glasgow, has been refurbished and extended "to a high standard and would suit a variety of concepts although it trades exceptionally well as an Italian restaurant".
It features an entrance lobby area with a bar that leads on to the main dining area and extension. Externally, there is a small seating area for up to 10 covers and a car park to the rear for five cars.
Tony Spence, hospitality business agent at Christie & Co, who is handling the sale, said: “Our client, Lorraine has owned Benkaz since 2009 but has now reluctantly decided to sell to focus on other business interests, meaning an excellent opportunity has become available to purchase a popular restaurant located in the town centre of Shotts.
“The restaurant is well known for its freshly prepared chicken, beef, pizza and pasta dishes and boasts great reviews via Google and TripAdvisor.
"It has also built a great following on Facebook however, there is plenty of potential for a new owner to come in and introduce a different concept.”
Benkaz Ristorante Italiano is on the market at offers over £350,000 for the freehold going concern.
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