Retail Manufacturer Of Fancy Nuts & Chocolates Business For Sale

Business description

One of the area’s leading and oldest on-site manufacturers and retailers of “Fine quality Nuts and candies.” This operation has served Harrisburg and the surrounding area for over 50 years. The well known business is know for freshly roasted nuts and hand-dipped chocolates. Quality and freshness of the product is GUARANTEED! This business also has a web presence and receives mail orders and web site orders that come from across the United States. Their customer base is very loyal because of the quality of their products. As a PA Preferred company, they have received the prestigious Readers Choice Award for 2007, 2008, 2009. This company produces the famous “Blisters” which are made in a unique way that cannot be duplicated by large volume food processing methods.

Property information

Real Estate:

Real Property Included

Location:

The business is offered for purchase with the real estate. This retail candy and nut shop occupies 2,550 square feet. All space is one level and adds to the ease of operation. The visibility from a retail stand point is excepitional. The commercial real etsate is a tremendous investment opportuinity that cannot be overlooked when considering this company. There is ample parking for customers and employees. The businness has abundant storage and manufacturing space for the existing business. Customers are greeted in the retail store by glass display cases of homemade candies and nuts. The aroma from the freshly cooked products on-site creatse an unforgettable retail experience. The HVAC system and all equipment has been well maintained, along with walk-in coolers.

Other information

Expansion potential:

This central Pennsylvania iconic company has a 50 year history of serving quality handmade candies and nuts. Currently they operate one location but have had a total of 3 locations in the past. The current facility has the capacity to produce product for multiple locations. A new owner could increase distribution to other candy stores, general stores, farmers markets and special events just to name a few. A new owner could also purchase complimentary food products at wholesale to increase the product offering. There is a great opportunity for a new owner to develop a robust eCommerce site to increase internet and mail-order sales. The current owner does some business of this nature however it is not developed to its fullest potential and is only a small part of total annual sales. This business provides a great opportunity for a new owner / operator that wants to take it to the next level. By exploring new products, distribtion channels and sales partners, an aggressive entrepreneur can easily expand this business in many different ways.

Reasons for selling:

The owners wish to retire.

Trading hours:

Monday to Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Financing available:

The Seller is 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.