Strategic Add-On Rapidly Growing Grab-and-Go Brand
A recognized brand with a 17-year history, makes premium, fresh, good-for-you grab-and-go items and other prepared foods including heat-and-serve products sold in the Pacific Northwest. With strong customer relationships developed over many years, they are forecasting continued growth within existing channels, and also offer compelling synergies for the strategic buyer. 40.3% CAGR 2020-2025* (projected) with no dedicated sales employee After several years of investments in food safety, product development and new capabilities, a foundation of growth is in place and poised to generate growth in revenue and profitability going forward. Valuation is tied to projected earnings of $500k+ Strong Position in Rapidly Growing Market: long-established and popular brand in the now booming grab-and-go segment, which has seen double-digit growth as consumers increasingly seek convenient, healthy, and flavorful meal options. Aligned with modern consumer preferences for international flavors USDA meat HACCP certified. FDA seafood HACCP certified. Strong company culture of food safety and operational excellence, with well-documented processes Approved vendor with Foodbuy/Compass Group USA and Aramark Multi-Channel Distribution Network: Strategic presence across upscale grocery, universities, hospitals, and corporate channels, providing stable revenue streams. Rapidly growing in K-12 and grocery, with launch of onsite program Reason for selling: Retirement. Innovative and nimble, able to rapidly develop and launch new products and flavors to fill market needs and customer asks. Distribution done internally with a team of drivers and a fleet of 6 vans delivering fresh product seven days a week. Significant growth is available to a buyer with distribution relationships and a field sales presence to seize untapped market opportunities through Compass and additional school districts With an 8-hour delivery radius, saturating the entire Pacific Northwest markets is a ready opportunity. Additionally, the operations can be duplicated in other, larger markets Synergies available through cross-selling, portfolio add-on, production capacity and more.