Wholesaler of Chilled /Frozen Foods For Sale

Business description

The business has been established for ten years and specialises in wholesaling frozen, chilled and ambient temperature food to the catering industry.
They have established relationships with circa fifty key food manufacturers across the UK and Europe. All goods whether it be a single pallet or container loads of produce from France pass through the companies premises which allows them to maintain quality standards and accurately track delivery times.
Eighty per cent of the foodstuffs they supply are frozen. The business therefore has a two freezer rooms, a cold store, a dry store and a warehouse.

Property information

Location:

The business is located in the South West and services a broad range of clients in the area covering Portsmouth, Exeter, Bristol and Bath.

Other information

Expansion potential:

This business is quite capable of expanding its area of operation in a structured and measured fashion in a controlled period of time. Geographically it is well positioned to take advantage of commercial opportunities right along the M4 corridor, all along the south coast and into London.
The existing sales team could be grown in line with increased sales revenue and the range of available products could easily be expanded to increase volumes of business from new and existing accounts.
The company does not advertise itself and has no website at present.

Competition / Market:

The main competition comes from Brake Bros and 3663. However personal relationships and a quality service has allowed the company to thrive in this market without having to reduce its margin.

Support & training:

A handover period for a pre agreed length of time would be readily available in order to facilitate a seamless transition.

Reasons for selling:

After a long and successful career the directors wish to retire and hand the business over to a new owner who will drive it forward to the next level in its natural growth