Independent Regional Chain of 14 Retail Butchers For Sale

Business description

Established by the current Owners – an offshoot of a far larger national outfit, this business, incorporated in the early 1980’s is a chain of fourteen traditional butchers shops spread across East Anglia and adjacent Home Counties and is arguably one of the largest independent operators left within the UK.

Dedicated to providing its customers with the finest quality, fresh meats and foods from all over the UK, this business has been based on the solid, traditional values of good quality produce at competitive prices coupled with high levels of personal service.

Occupying very well suited, retail premises in mainly good secondary positions in prime towns, the shops of this business offer a wide range of fresh meats and poultry together with a small range of ‘added value’ produce. Specialising in local produce this business buys direct from the producers, many of which this business has been dealing with since its very first days of operation. For its beef for example this business is buying its Aberdeen Angus cross from the same blood lines as it was over twenty years ago!

Property information

Location:

The business’s estate includes fourteen retail outlets in all together with a manufacturing and distribution unit centrally located to service the retail base.

All of the premises are offered leasehold and are located in good, mainly secondary locations in major towns across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Bedfordshire and the north eastern outskirts of London - close to major thoroughfares offering easy access via major transport links. Several freeholds were purchased by the current Owners of the business and could be made available in addition to the purchase price, subject to negotiation. Alternatively leases will be negotiated, rent and term to be agreed.

Full details of all properties are available subject to the usual Confidentiality arrangements being put in place.

Other information

Competition / Market:

With well established outlets in good locations the business has little need of investment in marketng and advertising, benefitting from high levels of customer awareness and footfall resulting from its many years of operation. A major, regional brand within its sector, the business is well known throughout the area, having an excellent local reputation and a strong loyal customer base, but benefits most from the most cost effective form of marketing, strong word of mouth recommendation which ensures a constant stream of customers through the door.

Support & training:

The current Owners are happy to provide full business familiarisation and handover to ensure a smooth transfer of the business to new Owners.

Reasons for selling:

This is a genuine retirement sale.