Maker of Gourmet “Food Service Baklava” that Wholesales
Business Description
Founded in 2022, the businesses mission was to make a gourmet “food service baklava” and wholesale it to restaurants, grocery stores, caterers, flag hotels and food distributors, in addition to a modest online-retail-sales to the public.
Initially, the business was operated out of a pizzeria that opened only for dinner and the staff used their ovens; essentially renting their kitchen for a few hours a day. In 2008, the business purchased a warehouse unit and converted into a state-of-the-art bakery kitchen. In 2008, the business was converted into a LLC and started operating from the new kitchen. This immediately brought more business from flag hotels, caterers and restaurants who wanted to carry premium baklava. In 2012 the business became a vendor of SYSCO Foods, for the Luna Grill chain. As of 2018, the business has become a S-Corp.
DISCLOSURES: Multiple client accounts make up more than 10% of gross sales. The business has an employee related to the current owners. Work has been done in office and storage without permits. A California State Health Department Food Processor Permit is required, as well as a Business License Registration by the City, to operate the business. Equipment requires annual maintenance and there is a monthly pest control contract in place.
Highlights:
Maintained long-term accounts with SYSCO and US Foods for over twelve consecutive years
Solid Five Star rating in YELP, GOOGLE, FACEBOOK
Overall consistent profitability for the duration of 24 years in business
Very high employee retention rate (very low turnover)
Perfect safety record with no Workers’ Comp claims ever
Outstanding culinary achievement award from the State of California Senate
Outstanding community partnership award from the State of California Senate
Local and International Press Recognition with Numerous TV appearances and news articles
For further information please submit any inquiry through this website. You will be required to complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to receiving any additional information. Financial information is only provided after the initial phone interview with the Regional Business Broker assigned to this listing. Images on this website are stock images and not actual images of the business. Broker, brokers agents and broker-associates, employees and all other affiliates of Broker have NOT verified any of the information provided here. By submitting your inquiry through this website, you are granting Broker permission to add you to Broker's email subscription list.
Initially, the business was operated out of a pizzeria that opened only for dinner and the staff used their ovens; essentially renting their kitchen for a few hours a day. In 2008, the business purchased a warehouse unit and converted into a state-of-the-art bakery kitchen. In 2008, the business was converted into a LLC and started operating from the new kitchen. This immediately brought more business from flag hotels, caterers and restaurants who wanted to carry premium baklava. In 2012 the business became a vendor of SYSCO Foods, for the Luna Grill chain. As of 2018, the business has become a S-Corp.
DISCLOSURES: Multiple client accounts make up more than 10% of gross sales. The business has an employee related to the current owners. Work has been done in office and storage without permits. A California State Health Department Food Processor Permit is required, as well as a Business License Registration by the City, to operate the business. Equipment requires annual maintenance and there is a monthly pest control contract in place.
Highlights:
Maintained long-term accounts with SYSCO and US Foods for over twelve consecutive years
Solid Five Star rating in YELP, GOOGLE, FACEBOOK
Overall consistent profitability for the duration of 24 years in business
Very high employee retention rate (very low turnover)
Perfect safety record with no Workers’ Comp claims ever
Outstanding culinary achievement award from the State of California Senate
Outstanding community partnership award from the State of California Senate
Local and International Press Recognition with Numerous TV appearances and news articles
For further information please submit any inquiry through this website. You will be required to complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to receiving any additional information. Financial information is only provided after the initial phone interview with the Regional Business Broker assigned to this listing. Images on this website are stock images and not actual images of the business. Broker, brokers agents and broker-associates, employees and all other affiliates of Broker have NOT verified any of the information provided here. By submitting your inquiry through this website, you are granting Broker permission to add you to Broker's email subscription list.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 23
- Currently Relocatable
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- The production facility is NOT included in nor as a part of this sale. The business currently rents this property in exchange for paying the property taxes and the HOA Fees.
Production space is 2,920 total square feet. This includes kitchen facilities, one walk-in cooler, one walk- in freezer, a Douglas pan washer, four MIWE ovens, stove top, Groen syrup kettle, and a CROWN Straddle Stacker forklift and product lift (elevator). The bathroom/laundry is on the first floor. The second floor has a management office, break room and paper storage. - Market Outlook / Competition
- The current owners foresee a strong future for food service baklava in the USA, due to the increasing popularity of Mediterranean cuisine. Business sales are steady. More details can be provided during the Exploratory Call with the owner.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The new owner has the opportunity to begin marketing campaigns and/or hire additional staff to expand production.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The owner is pursuing retirement.
- Transition Support
- The owners are willing to provide a reasonable transition and training period for a new owner the terms of which shall be agreed to and defined in a Definitive Agreement (such as an Asset Purchase Agreement).
- Financing Options
- Seller financing may be available depending on credit history, down payment, interest
Listing Info
- ID
- 2423101
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