Functional Beverage Company, Ferments and Vegan Grab n Go Business
Business Description
Established Kaua'i Functional Beverage Brand + Vegan Grab n Go
This unique functional beverage company represents the only water kefir producer on Kaua'i, operating successfully since 2018. Located in a prime 350 sq ft corner location directly on the highway in Lihue, this boutique fermentation business has built a loyal customer base through its commitment to using local produce and creating innovative fermented beverages and vegan grab-and-go products.
Financial Performance:
- Annual Revenue: $175,000
- Seller's Discretionary Earnings: $35,000
- Established 6-year operating history with consistent performance
- Revenue split: 70% wholesale, 30% retail
Business Model:
The company specializes in water kefir production, lacto fermentations, and incorporates these ferments into delicious vegan grab-and-go recipes. Current distribution includes health food stores, local food markets, and the hospital, with significant untapped potential in the hotel and restaurant sectors.
Location & Lease:
- Strategic highway corner location ensuring high visibility
- Lease rate: $1,444/month
- Lease term through January 2027
- Combines production kitchen with retail fermentation shop
Growth Opportunities:
- Untapped hotel and restaurant market segments
- Potential for expanded wholesale distribution
- Opportunity to increase retail presence
- Scalable production model
Included Assets:
- FF&E valued at $50,000
- $20,000 inventory (included in asking price)
- Established recipes and production processes
- Existing wholesale relationships
Owner Support:
Comprehensive training provided for water kefir production, lacto fermentations, and vegan grab-and-go preparation. The business model is designed to be easily operated with proper training.
This turnkey operation offers an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about health-focused food products to enter Kaua'i's growing functional beverage market with an established brand and proven customer base.
This unique functional beverage company represents the only water kefir producer on Kaua'i, operating successfully since 2018. Located in a prime 350 sq ft corner location directly on the highway in Lihue, this boutique fermentation business has built a loyal customer base through its commitment to using local produce and creating innovative fermented beverages and vegan grab-and-go products.
Financial Performance:
- Annual Revenue: $175,000
- Seller's Discretionary Earnings: $35,000
- Established 6-year operating history with consistent performance
- Revenue split: 70% wholesale, 30% retail
Business Model:
The company specializes in water kefir production, lacto fermentations, and incorporates these ferments into delicious vegan grab-and-go recipes. Current distribution includes health food stores, local food markets, and the hospital, with significant untapped potential in the hotel and restaurant sectors.
Location & Lease:
- Strategic highway corner location ensuring high visibility
- Lease rate: $1,444/month
- Lease term through January 2027
- Combines production kitchen with retail fermentation shop
Growth Opportunities:
- Untapped hotel and restaurant market segments
- Potential for expanded wholesale distribution
- Opportunity to increase retail presence
- Scalable production model
Included Assets:
- FF&E valued at $50,000
- $20,000 inventory (included in asking price)
- Established recipes and production processes
- Existing wholesale relationships
Owner Support:
Comprehensive training provided for water kefir production, lacto fermentations, and vegan grab-and-go preparation. The business model is designed to be easily operated with proper training.
This turnkey operation offers an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about health-focused food products to enter Kaua'i's growing functional beverage market with an established brand and proven customer base.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 8
- Employees
- 4 Part-time
- Facilities & Assets
- Commercial cold kitchen plus storage unit near by in Puhi.
- Website
- http://www.kauaiferments.com
- Market Outlook / Competition
- We are the only business on Kaua'i making water kefir. We are a boutique fermentation company that prides itself on using local produce. We incorporate our ferments into the grab n go recipes which are really delicious. The location of our kitchen/shop is right on the highway with a corner location.
- Opportunities for Growth
- 70% of our business is wholesale and 30% is retail in our fermentation shop. We have not gone after the hotels nor restaurants. So much potential for growth! We are sold at the health food stores in addition to local food markets and the hospital.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 350
- Rent
- $1,444.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 1/12/2027
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- My son is going to college, and I'm ready for a lifestyle change.
- Transition Support
- We can train anyone to make the water kefir, lacto fermentations, and vegan grab n go.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2501265
- Listing Views
- 53
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