Saturday, 11 June 2016

EK019-South West Food Preparation & Wholesale Business to the Catering Trade

South West Food Preparation & Wholesale Business to the Catering Trade


Ref. EK019
Location South West
Asking Price £400,000

Business Profile
This Company has been supplying quality prepared and wholesale fruit and vegetables to the catering trade in the South West since 1990 and is today recognised as one of the region’s leading suppliers of fresh produce. After some 23 years the company is the dominant prepared vegetable business in the county.
Operating from superb food preparation facilities located on a busy industrial estate outside the region’s capital city, this business buys in fresh local and regional vegetables such as swedes, onions and potatoes, prepares them and then distributes by van to a wide variety of food manufacturing clients within a radius of 50-60 miles.
The factory has an early start for when the deliveries are received; the food is washed, peeled and cut and then all customer deliveries are made by lunchtime. . The Majority of the product range is prepared vegetables whilst the remainder is the wholesale of fresh fruit and vegetables
Deliveries are made from Monday to Saturday although the majority of customers receive deliveries three days per week.
Customer Service:
One of the major features in the company’s growth and success, apart from the quality of the produce is the excellent business relationships that have been established with customers and suppliers by all involved within the business from staff to directors.

Key Strengths:

The business has a long standing history and reputation which in itself is a great asset to the company. Very well established having traded for over 20 years it has a sterling reputation and loyal customer base.
The infrastructure is superb with a strong asset base and is financially sound with a professional image and a brand ripe for future growth along with increased sales and profitability.

Saturday, 14 May 2016

EK019-South West Food Preparation & Wholesale Business to the Catering Trade

South West Food Preparation & Wholesale Business to the Catering Trade


Ref. EK019
Location South West
Asking Price £400,000

Business Profile
This Company has been supplying quality prepared and wholesale fruit and vegetables to the catering trade in the South West since 1990 and is today recognised as one of the region’s leading suppliers of fresh produce. After some 23 years the company is the dominant prepared vegetable business in the county.
Operating from superb food preparation facilities located on a busy industrial estate outside the region’s capital city, this business buys in fresh local and regional vegetables such as swedes, onions and potatoes, prepares them and then distributes by van to a wide variety of food manufacturing clients within a radius of 50-60 miles.
The factory has an early start for when the deliveries are received; the food is washed, peeled and cut and then all customer deliveries are made by lunchtime. . The Majority of the product range is prepared vegetables whilst the remainder is the wholesale of fresh fruit and vegetables
Deliveries are made from Monday to Saturday although the majority of customers receive deliveries three days per week.
Customer Service:
One of the major features in the company’s growth and success, apart from the quality of the produce is the excellent business relationships that have been established with customers and suppliers by all involved within the business from staff to directors.

Monday, 21 March 2016

EJ073-Greengrocers & Florists/Plants – Catering, Wholesale and Retail

Greengrocers & Florists/Plants – Catering, Wholesale and Retail


Ref. EJ073
Location South East England
Asking Price £120,000

Business Profile

This family business has superb historic trading to its credit supplying the needs of the local community. The shop sells fruit, vegetables and flowers and has now established a revenue stream as a catering wholesaler, having used to trade 70/30 retail but is now trading 70/30 catering with wholesale supplies to hotels, restaurants, guest houses, nursing homes and cafes. The business assists their customers by working within their budgets and yet still delivering quality produce. The catering side of the business has around sixty customers, with many being served over a number of years, payment is on account providing regular income.
The shop sells flowers and plants during the season and there are some good contacts with dutch and local suppliers, while the fruit & veg is bought from wholesalers and markets. When asked the business can supply bouquets/wreaths for weddings, funerals etc. This avenue could be exploited in much greater depth to great advantage to the owners. Additional marketing and development of a website could attract a much larger customer base. Also in time with such competitive pricing it could be possible to build a plant delivery business and reap the benefits.

Key Strengths:

• Superb historic trading records
• Large shop unit on the edge of town
• Uncapped catering expansion possibilities
• Regular repeat account customers
• Plants & flowers bought directly from suppliers
• Fruit & Veg bought from wholesalers & market
• Good leasehold location
• Excellent growth opportunities