| (REF: ED005 ) Freehold Wholesale Bakery with Retail Outlet |
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| Seller Reference: |
ED005 |
| B4S Reference: |
15876 |
| Asking Price: |
£215,000
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| Net Profit: |
£30,000 |
| Sales Revenue: |
£230,000 |
| Number of Staff: |
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| Established For: |
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| Ownership: |
Freehold |
| Location: |
Powys, Wales, Ceredigion, United Kingdom |
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This highly established bakery has been supplying the surrounding region with high quality bakery and confectionary products for over 80 years and in that time has built up a sterling reputation based on quaility, consistency and reliability.
The current vendor has run the business for the last 25 years and has developed both the wholesale and retail sides of the business. Approximately 60% of current turnover comes from regular wholesale clients (circa 15 mile radius) with the remaining 40% coming from the retail oulet, which is located in a busy town with some 3,500 inhabitants. It is the only retail baker in the town.
The bakery provides traditional breads as well as seeded and organic varieties not to mention confectionary. In addition to this the retail outlet sells complimentary products such as chutneys, jams and pickles. The orgainic flour used by the bakery is bought direct from a working water mill.
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Property: |
Freehold |
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Living Accommodation: |
No |
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The business does very little advertising and marketing (local telephone books) preferring to rely on word of mouth recommendations and referrals to stimulate business. |
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The business has the capacity to increase sales without having to invest in further equipment. The company does very little in the way of proactive sales and could certainly expand its coverage and customer base.
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The current owner will provide all necessary training and handover to ensure a smooth transfer of the business to new owners. |
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The vendor wishes to take early retirement. |
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Is this a home-based business? |
No |
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Can this business be relocated? |
No |
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Is this business part of a franchise? |
No |
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Bakery operates 6 days 22.30-1200
Shop 6 days: 07.45-1600 (except Monday and Thursday when closes at 13.00) |
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The vendor, a baker, works full time in the bakery and also takes care of administration. In addition to this the bakery also employs two further bakers/drivers full time, a part time pastry cook and a part time driver.
The shop has 4 part time shop assistants, all of whom are very experienced. |
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