Stable, Differentiated Dog Treat Bakery
Business Description
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Established in 1998, this premium dog treat bakery presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in the rapidly growing pet food industry. Operating from a 10,000 sq ft facility in eastern PA, the business generates $900,000 in annual revenue with $220,000 in seller's discretionary earnings.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
The company specializes in manufacturing uniquely-shaped, aesthetically-pleasing dog treats that differentiate it from standard premium market offerings. With 26+ years of operation, the business has built strong recurring customer relationships and maintains a dominant position in its primary end market, serving 15 of the Top 20 and 19 of the Top 30 domestic players east of the Rockies.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The business demonstrates remarkable stability with consistent performance averaging $940,000 revenue and $220,000 SDE over the past four years. The seasonality of the business allows the owner to work part-time at ~10 hours weekly for two-thirds of the year.
GROWTH POTENTIAL
Significant expansion opportunities exist including:
• Additional production shifts (currently single-shift operation at capacity)
• Automation of manual production processes
• Private label product development
• Online marketplace expansion (Amazon, Walmart)
• Wholesale channel growth (currently only 15% of sales)
• Direct-to-consumer growth (15% CAGR since 2021)
MARKET POSITION
Operating in the $87 billion domestic pet food market experiencing 10% annual growth post-COVID, the business benefits from strong secular trends driven by pet humanization. The company's established relationships and differentiated products provide competitive advantages in this expanding market.
FACILITY & OPERATIONS
The business operates from a leased 10,000 sq ft facility with lease terms extending to September 2030 at $4,600 monthly. FF&E valued at $150,000 and inventory are included in the sale price.
OWNER TRANSITION
Current owner, a finance professional seeking portfolio reallocation, offers part-time transition assistance. Having successfully stabilized and professionalized operations since acquiring during COVID in 2020, the business is positioned for the next phase of growth under new ownership.
This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established business in a growing industry with multiple identified expansion pathways and minimal operational requirements.
Established in 1998, this premium dog treat bakery presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in the rapidly growing pet food industry. Operating from a 10,000 sq ft facility in eastern PA, the business generates $900,000 in annual revenue with $220,000 in seller's discretionary earnings.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
The company specializes in manufacturing uniquely-shaped, aesthetically-pleasing dog treats that differentiate it from standard premium market offerings. With 26+ years of operation, the business has built strong recurring customer relationships and maintains a dominant position in its primary end market, serving 15 of the Top 20 and 19 of the Top 30 domestic players east of the Rockies.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The business demonstrates remarkable stability with consistent performance averaging $940,000 revenue and $220,000 SDE over the past four years. The seasonality of the business allows the owner to work part-time at ~10 hours weekly for two-thirds of the year.
GROWTH POTENTIAL
Significant expansion opportunities exist including:
• Additional production shifts (currently single-shift operation at capacity)
• Automation of manual production processes
• Private label product development
• Online marketplace expansion (Amazon, Walmart)
• Wholesale channel growth (currently only 15% of sales)
• Direct-to-consumer growth (15% CAGR since 2021)
MARKET POSITION
Operating in the $87 billion domestic pet food market experiencing 10% annual growth post-COVID, the business benefits from strong secular trends driven by pet humanization. The company's established relationships and differentiated products provide competitive advantages in this expanding market.
FACILITY & OPERATIONS
The business operates from a leased 10,000 sq ft facility with lease terms extending to September 2030 at $4,600 monthly. FF&E valued at $150,000 and inventory are included in the sale price.
OWNER TRANSITION
Current owner, a finance professional seeking portfolio reallocation, offers part-time transition assistance. Having successfully stabilized and professionalized operations since acquiring during COVID in 2020, the business is positioned for the next phase of growth under new ownership.
This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established business in a growing industry with multiple identified expansion pathways and minimal operational requirements.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 28
- Employees
- 6 (2 Full-time, 2 Part-time, 2 Contractors)
- Facilities & Assets
- Approximately 10,000 square foot facility. Approximately 4,000 square feet dedicated to production. Production area includes sheeter, mixer, work tables, and a row of ovens. Ovens include four dual convection gas ovens and three rotating rack ovens.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Business operates in an $80b+ market growing at 10% annually since COVID. Business has uniquely-shaped and aesthetically-pleasing dog treats that differentiate the company from the standard offerings in the premium dog treat market.
Business was started in 1998 and has developed recurring customer relationships over decades.
Additionally, 70% of the business's revenue is generated through an end-market in which the company has long-standing relationships with 15 of the Top 20 and 19 of the Top 30 domestic players east of the Rockies. - Opportunities for Growth
- Current owner acquired the business during COVID with a goal of stabilizing and professionalizing the business. The business is primed for growth from a new owner to take it to the next level:
Additional Shifts - currently operating at capacity with only one shift
Automation - production process is mostly manual
Private Label - current owner has supplemented capacity by developing private label products
Online Marketplaces - DTC website sales have a 15% CAGR since 2021 with no emphasis on marketplaces (Amazon, Walmart)
Wholesale - only 15% of sales
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 10,000
- Rent
- $4,600.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 9/1/2030
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is a finance professional looking to reallocate funds to other investments
- Transition Support
- Willing to provide part-time assistance for a successful transition.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2457520
- Listing Views
- 11
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