Food Processing & Distribution Business For Sale

Business description

The partners have a thorough understanding of their market and have assembled a range of products which compete admirably against their main competitors. Their main product offering falls into two main categories, those products baked or processed in house and those out sourced from third parties.

Baked/Processed Pies, A wide range of catering size meat and vegetable pies

Quiche, ranging from Lorraine through to Stilton & celery and much in between.

Sandwich Fillings; a huge range of innovative and tasty options, mostly supplied into sandwich bars etc.

Prepared salads; an interesting selection of interesting and innovative recipes that have been tried and tested and with a strong following.

Out SourcedCooked meats; for catering not retail use so not pre-sliced.

Mayonnaise; The vast majority of sales are generated from their own production, add on sales are offered to support existing customers and deter the need to go to competitors. This is a multi-channel business supplying into a variety of different types of outlets.

Catering outlets, these will include sandwich bars, cafes, diners, factory canteens, etc.

Retail outlets. Food retailers, bakers, butchers etc.

Wholesalers, distributors of food products and supplies into the food distribution chain. Some of these products are supplied ‘own’ branded. Typically these will include commercial sandwich makers and bakeries and one regional wholesaler who supplies into a wide geographic area yet does not constitute direct competition.

Great care is taken to ensure that channel conflict is kept to an absolute minimum.

The company name and trading style, recipes, merchandising materials, and packaging is included in the sale. As the business has traded for 20 years it is well known in the industry and secures additional business through referrals, recommendations and word of mouth.

Sales are created from the van rounds man and regular orders from existing customers. No advertising or promotional activities have been carried out for years, resurrection of some marketing expenditure will doubtless increase sales and profits.

Description:
A well established and successful producer and distributer of quality food products into catering outlets.

Trading Hours:
To suit the needs of the business

Premises Details:
The business trades from industrial premises on an attractive industrial estate on the outskirts of the city centre, the facility is very well equipped with top quality modern processing equipment; a full list of equipment will be provided to seriously interested parties.

Training Provided:
The two partners run the business with a crew of trained operators, several have long service and are very experienced in all the processes and very familiar with the equipment and recipes; this is not a ‘rocket science’ business and purchasers should not be intimidated by the expansive menu, the recipes are formulaic and easy to follow.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

A new lease will be issued.

Location:

Industrial estate on the Edge of the City centre.

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

There are significant opportunities for growth, the facility is spacious and the processing equipment could cope with a 50% increase in volume with no further investment.

There is a large customer base many of whom will be purchasing a wide selection of other products, an expansion of the range of products supplied (especially through van sales) would help to increase revenues and margins.

In general terms the business is fairly weak on marketing and more investment in both merchandise material and marketing expertise would further enhance the business.

The current owners had thought of the following markets;

Outside caterers
Pubs and restaurants
University refectories
Retirement homes etc

There are many outlets for premium products, however the owners are comfortable and unwilling to take risks; indeed a previous large bad debt (a long time ago) has caused them to be cautious with credit, indeed it is never offered and new customers requiring credit will not be supplied.

A relaxation of this attitude and prudent credit control will bring many new and significant customers back into the fold.

Competition / Market:

As with all industries there is competition, this company offers a uniquely ‘Branded’ portfolio of products supported by unrivalled quality and consistency; therefore it is protected from the encroachment of its competitors into its core clients. There are several other producers of these types of products; however few are able to sustain consistent quality and reliability of supply. The business has excellent facilities and sources of supply such that if required they can always compete on price, however the partners are more concerned with profit rather than marginal output.

Reasons for selling:

Retirement

Trading hours:

To suit the needs of the business

Employees:

partners plus 2

Years established:

25