Farm Market Deli And Cafe In Lancaster County For Sale

Business description

The business was built in 1992 by the current owners. The market is well known in the area for its homemade Lancaster County deli items such as corn pudding, broccoli salad, red beet eggs, 7-layer salad, soups, turkey and ham barbecue, chicken potpie, macaroni and cheese and many other salads, vegetable casseroles and meat dishes. Lots of bakery items are made daily and are popular with tourists and regular customers to the market. On any given day, customers will enter the market and immediately notice the inviting scent of homemade cookies baking. Many varieties of cookies including chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, and sugar cakes , whoopie pies, dessert breads, many varieties of pies, and of course, the famous Lancaster County shoo fly pie are always on hand. The deli is a popular lunch stop for many local customers. Subs, sandwiches and salads are available made to order. Homemade soups are also popular with customers to eat in or take out. Just about any grocery item is available. Pickled vegetables, salad dressings, and sauces can be purchased. There is a produce and dairy section as well as a pasta section which boasts pasta made with wheat, spinach and tomatoes and potpie egg noodles. A frozen food section includes steaks, chicken, hamloaf, homemade gravies, potato and vegetable casseroles. Available for sale in the gift area are candles, cookbooks, holiday cards, and wooden furniture. Cookie cutters of every shape and size and a wide variety of spices can be purchased. The upstairs floor is used for the consignment sale of crafts, furniture and antiques.

Property information

Real Estate:

Real Property Included

Location:

The business occupies a 4,936 sq. ft. building on 1.61 acres on a busy road in Lancaster County. The deli, grocery store and commercial kitchen are located on the first floor. An ATM machine is on premise. The second floor is currently being used for consignment sales and an office. There are tables and chairs located on the 1st and 2nd floors if customers prefer to eat in. A full finished basement is available for storage and also has laundry facilities. Parking is available for approximately 20 cars in front of the building. There is an outside patio area as well as a greenhouse and garden center.

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

This is an amazing opportunity to grow an already thriving business with local clientele and tourists alike. A new owner could immediately add additional evening hours. The ideas for additional income potential for the 2nd floor space are endless.

Reasons for selling:

Owners are planning to retire.

Trading hours:

Monday-Thursday: 9:00am to 6:00pm Friday: 9:00am to 7:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Sunday: Closed

Employees:

1 Full Time 3 Part Time

Years established:

1992

Other information

Financing available:

The Sellers are not offering to finance the purchase price. Commercial financing is available with a local bank lender under the SBA small business loan program. MCA will assist a buyer with loan proposal development to secure financing at no fee to the buyer.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

$175,000 (included in the asking price)