13/06/2026
Business Opportunity
Cardigan Guildhall Market Cafe Franchise
Background:
Cardigan Guildhall Market, a Grade 2* Listed Building, opened in 1860, and has undergone a major £3.4M restoration, as well as the development of a new access block, providing lift and stair access from the main shopper’s car park at Greenfield Square.
The restoration has provided a new roof, new drainage, under-floor heating, new glazing, new plumbing, new electrics, new stalls, repaired and restored floors, windows, doors, decorations and improved lighting.
Full free broadband connections in every stall as well as public WI-FI, full coverage CCTV, Automatic Doors, Public Toilets on each floor as well as staff only facilities.
Menter Aberteifi Cyf manages the Market on behalf of the Cardigan Building Preservation Trust, having previously managed it on behalf of Ceredigion County Council.
As part of the development, a new Cafe area has been created, which will be the anchor for the whole market.
We are therefore inviting Tenders from suitably experienced parties, interested in taking the Cafe/Restaurant on for an initial period expected to be around two to three years.
We are particularly looking for new and exciting ideas that will make the Cafe an interesting, innovative and exciting place to visit, and which will suitably improve and enhance the overall offer and ambience of the Cardigan Guildhall Market.
The successful Tender will:
• Need to demonstrate relevant experience.
• Show an excellent Food Hygiene track record.
• Demonstrate an interesting and exciting business idea.
• Have a sound and well worked out business plan.
• Demonstrate good marketing and promotional skills.
• Commit to keeping the Cafe open for at least 6 days per week and a minimum of 7 hours per day.
Application forms are available from the Menter Aberteifi Cyf office, in person
Or by email from [email protected] Telephone enquiries: 01239 615554
