UDSA-Inspected Meat Processing Facility w Retail & E-Commerce West, TN
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70+ year USDA-inspected meat processing facility in Fayette County, Tennessee, approximately 30 minutes east of Memphis. $2.78M annual revenue (FY2025). $317K seller's discretionary earnings. SBA 7(a) eligible. Real estate included in asking price.
The business holds an active USDA Grant of Inspection, one of only 6 such facilities in all of West Tennessee and 34 statewide. This federal license typically requires 2-5 years and $500K-$2M to obtain from scratch, creating a regulatory moat that is nearly impossible to replicate.
Revenue comes from three channels: custom livestock processing for area ranchers and farmers (55%), a walk-in retail butcher shop (25%), and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront shipping premium cuts nationwide (20%). The e-commerce channel is the fastest-growing segment with minimal marketing investment to date. No single customer represents more than 12% of revenue.
The property includes 12 owned acres, approximately 5,000 square feet of processing space, a retail storefront, walk-in coolers and freezers, and a complete 52-item equipment package ($587K replacement cost new). The USDA inspection covers beef, pork, goat, and sheep. All real estate and owned equipment convey with the sale.
Experienced management team of 12 employees is in place, including a trained operations manager willing to stay post-acquisition. Asset sale with strong debt service coverage (1.51x DSCR). Qualified buyers will receive a comprehensive financial package after executing a Non-Disclosure Agreement. Presented exclusively by Icon Business Advisors.
The business holds an active USDA Grant of Inspection, one of only 6 such facilities in all of West Tennessee and 34 statewide. This federal license typically requires 2-5 years and $500K-$2M to obtain from scratch, creating a regulatory moat that is nearly impossible to replicate.
Revenue comes from three channels: custom livestock processing for area ranchers and farmers (55%), a walk-in retail butcher shop (25%), and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront shipping premium cuts nationwide (20%). The e-commerce channel is the fastest-growing segment with minimal marketing investment to date. No single customer represents more than 12% of revenue.
The property includes 12 owned acres, approximately 5,000 square feet of processing space, a retail storefront, walk-in coolers and freezers, and a complete 52-item equipment package ($587K replacement cost new). The USDA inspection covers beef, pork, goat, and sheep. All real estate and owned equipment convey with the sale.
Experienced management team of 12 employees is in place, including a trained operations manager willing to stay post-acquisition. Asset sale with strong debt service coverage (1.51x DSCR). Qualified buyers will receive a comprehensive financial package after executing a Non-Disclosure Agreement. Presented exclusively by Icon Business Advisors.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 74
- Employees
- 12 Full-time
Team is in place and willing to remain. - Facilities & Assets
- 12 owned acres in Fayette County, TN with approximately 5,000 square feet of USDA-inspected processing space, a retail butcher shop storefront, walk-in coolers and freezers, cold storage infrastructure, and all supporting operational equipment. The property includes favorable zoning for agricultural and food processing operations with room for facility expansion. Real estate is owned free and clear and included in the asking price. Equipment package includes 52 items valued at $252,575 FMV ($587,450 replacement cost new): band saws, grinders, vacuum sealers, smokehouses, packaging equipment, kill floor equipment, and warehouse/loading dock infrastructure
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Extremely limited. There are only 6 USDA-inspected meat processing facilities in all of West Tennessee, and only 34 in the entire state. The nearest comparable operations are in Covington (30 miles north) and Dyersburg (90 miles north). New competitors face a 2-5 year USDA approval timeline and $500K-$2M in facility construction costs, creating a strong regulatory moat. The business has served the Greater Memphis and West Tennessee region for over 70 years with deep customer relationships and local brand recognition.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Multiple high-potential growth vectors: (1) Scale the direct-to-consumer Shopify channel through digital marketing, email campaigns, and subscription meat box models. This channel is currently underdeveloped with minimal marketing spend. (2) Add Memphis restaurant and hospitality wholesale accounts. The facility is 30 minutes from a top-tier food city with strong BBQ and Southern cuisine demand. (3) Expand into value-added products including jerky, sausage, smoked meats, and pre-marinated cuts for higher margins. (4) Add multi-species processing. The USDA license covers beef, pork, goat, and sheep, with poultry expansion feasible. (5) Increase processing capacity on the existing 12-acre site without relocating. (6) Capitalize on the accelerating farm-to-table and locally sourced meat consumer trend across the Memphis metro, West Tennessee, and North Mississippi.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 5,000
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The owners have operated the business for decades & are ready to retire.
- Transition Support
- The owner is available for a structured transition period post-close to ensure operational continuity, customer relationship transfer, and USDA compliance handover. Experienced management is in place and willing to remain with the business, providing the buyer with operational leadership from day one. Details on the management team and transition plan are provided after NDA execution.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2543103
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- 41
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