‍The Brief
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• Bun and Sum - an established burger brand known for quality, and a loyal customer base across London.
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• Requirement: 500–600 sq ft takeaway unit
  
  
• Location: Prime Hackney (East London)
  
  
• Purpose: Support rapid growth and meet rising delivery/collection demand
  
  
• Status quo: Traditional agent route running cold; limited suitable stock surfaced over 8+ weeks
  
  

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Why They Came to Oya

Bun and Sum were already using Oya’s newly launched platform to track hard-to-source kitchens and takeaway sites. They also briefed the Oya team directly with precise size, location, and operational needs. As a preferred self-managed vendor on Oya, they received priority alerts on new, relevant listings.

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The Oya Approach

• Targeted supply: Oya had recently partnered with an East London landlord holding several small-format takeaway units in Hackney.
  
  
• First look access: As soon as a matching unit went live, Bun and Sum received it the same day.
  
  
• Operational fit: We filtered for key food-use considerations (extract, utilities, waste, access, service yard/curbside practicality) to avoid dead ends.
  
  
• Momentum management: Coordinated viewing, clarified heads of terms quickly, and aligned both parties on timelines and responsibilities to keep the deal moving.
  
  

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Timeline & Result (4 Weeks)

• Week 1: Shortlist shared and viewing arranged
  
  
• Week 2: Offer agreed and legals initiated
  
  
• Week 3–4: Legals concluded; lease completed
  
  

Bun and Sum now have their Hackney home — and yes, their Angry Smash is absolutely worth a try.

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Commercials

• Lease Term: 5 years
  
  
• Oya Vendor Fee: Flat £500 + VAT
  
  

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Why It Worked

• Precise matching: Oya’s niche inventory and landlord partnerships surfaced a unit that standard searches missed.
  
  
• Speed: Priority notifications and clear requirements cut out time-wasting site visits.
  
  
• Deal hygiene: Early alignment on operational needs and straightforward communication reduced friction in legals.
  
  

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Takeaways for Growing F&B Brands

• Define the brief tightly: Size, location, ventilation, utilities, and access — clarity here halves your search time.
  
  
• Go where the stock lives: Niche marketplaces and landlord partnerships can reveal units traditional channels don’t surface.
  
  

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Keep momentum: Fast feedback and tidy documentation are often the difference between weeks and months.