Established and Profitable Specialty Meats & Deli Retailer
Business Description
This is a rare opportunity to to require an established, profitable specialty food retailer located along a major thoroughfare. This business is known for its high quality selections of meat and other gourmet foods including several varieties of brats, sausages, jerky, dips, spreads, and other product offerings using proprietary recipes. It also offers made-to-order deli sandwiches for call-ahead or walk-in customers.
The business has served its community for many years and is recognized for its premium selection and customer service. Revenue is generated from a diversified customer base with strong repeat business and consistent demand throughout the year.
Key Highlights:
• Proven history of profitability and strong Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE)
• Established brand with an excellent local reputation
• Long-term customer relationships and high repeat business
• Turn-key operation with experienced staff and established systems in place
• Well-maintained equipment, fixtures, and inventory included in the sale
• Prime retail location with strong visibility and accessibility
• Proprietary recipes, preparation methods, and operating procedures included
• Growth opportunities through the addition of a liquor license for packaged beer/wine and corporate gift offerings
The real estate is owned by the seller who is willing to negotiate a lease with the buyer of the business. The SDE shown reflects market rate rent.
The seller is willing to provide training and transition support to ensure a successful ownership transfer. The business is ideal for an owner-operator, entrepreneur, or strategic buyer seeking a stable cash-flowing operation in the specialty food sector.
With its established earnings history, tangible asset base, strong community presence, and transferable operations, this opportunity is well-positioned for an acquisition to a qualified buyer.
Additional information is available upon execution of a non-disclosure agreement. Buyer to verify all information.
The business has served its community for many years and is recognized for its premium selection and customer service. Revenue is generated from a diversified customer base with strong repeat business and consistent demand throughout the year.
Key Highlights:
• Proven history of profitability and strong Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE)
• Established brand with an excellent local reputation
• Long-term customer relationships and high repeat business
• Turn-key operation with experienced staff and established systems in place
• Well-maintained equipment, fixtures, and inventory included in the sale
• Prime retail location with strong visibility and accessibility
• Proprietary recipes, preparation methods, and operating procedures included
• Growth opportunities through the addition of a liquor license for packaged beer/wine and corporate gift offerings
The real estate is owned by the seller who is willing to negotiate a lease with the buyer of the business. The SDE shown reflects market rate rent.
The seller is willing to provide training and transition support to ensure a successful ownership transfer. The business is ideal for an owner-operator, entrepreneur, or strategic buyer seeking a stable cash-flowing operation in the specialty food sector.
With its established earnings history, tangible asset base, strong community presence, and transferable operations, this opportunity is well-positioned for an acquisition to a qualified buyer.
Additional information is available upon execution of a non-disclosure agreement. Buyer to verify all information.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 22
- Employees
- 7 (4 Full-time, 3 Part-time)
Additional part-time help hired for summer months. - Facilities & Assets
- Standalone building with 1,836 sf on main floor plus additional storage and office space in the basement. The well-maintained building features pylon signage, two drive-through service windows, dedicated on-site parking, walk-in cold storage, meat smokers, and a nicely appointed retail area with additional cold storage, display cases, and areas for shelf-stable products. Asphalt has recently been repaved.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- In the U.S., demand remains stable and shows an expansion of 1.6% more establishments over the previous year. Nationwide, the butcher shop industry is reported to be $99 Billion in sales, surpasing all other fresh food categories. Trends include online ordering, sustainable and ethical meat sourcing, vegetarian options, (cooked) prepared products, and transparency and traceability options using QR codes to tell the story of the food journey from source to table. (Sources: FMI.org Power of Meat Report, IBISWorld).
This business competes on high quality, variety, and personalized service. The location is near a busy route accessing a major highway. Location serves a thriving metro area with excellent demographics. - Opportunities for Growth
- The store is closed one day per week. The buyer could expand hours to seven days a week. The buyer could expand its product offerings to include beer, wine, and liquor sales with the addition of a packaged liquor license.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,836
- Rent
- $2,295.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Seller is seeking retirement.
- Transition Support
- Seller is willing to train for two weeks at no charge after closing.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2514886
- Listing Views
- 7
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