| (REF: 1046NR) Vegetable Preparation And Supply To The Hospitality Trade |
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| Seller Reference: |
1046NR |
| B4S Reference: |
26313 |
| Asking Price: |
£325,000
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| Net Profit: |
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| Sales Revenue: |
£356,580 |
| Number of Staff: |
Send enquiry for more details. |
| Established For: |
24 Years 0 Months |
| Ownership: |
Freehold |
| Location: |
Undisclosed, Suffolk, United Kingdom |
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HISTORY
• Business originally established by vendors in 1987
• Loyal repeat customer base established
• A number of prestigious clients added to the portfolio through referral
• Vendor would be happy to assist with handover
REASON FOR SALE
• Retirement and change of lifestyle
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
• Preparation of all types of vegetables to customer requirements
• Deliveries undertaken as customer demands dictate
CUSTOMERS
• 35 to 40 core customers including hotels, restaurants and bars
• Customer base includes 4 sizeable coastal leisure/holiday parks
• Customer base flexes to around 60 over the summer period
• High repeat and referral rate
SUPPLIERS
• Vegetables sourced through a range of trade contacts
STRENGTHS
• Very well established with excellent reputation locally
• Reliable financial performance generating excellent annual net profit
• Fully equipped with no immediate investment required beyond consideration price
• Reliable and capable staff
• Available on a freehold or leasehold basis
• Extremely low cost base
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
• Refrigerated van (05 plate)
• Ambient SWB Ford Transit (53 plate)
• Gas fork lift truck
• 2 Peelers
• Dicer
• 4 Slicers
• Metal detector
• Baton carrot machine
• De-slicer
• 1 vacuum sealing machine
• Refrigeration unit
DISCLAIMER: Viewing is essential to fully appreciate this business and strictly by appointment only through the agents. N/B: All Negotiations must be conducted through Advent Business Sales. These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract and properties are offered subject to being sold, let or withdrawn without notice at any time and without liability for any expenses incurred by applicants. All statements and descriptions are made without responsibility or warranty by us, vendors or lessors. Intending purchasers must check for themselves (Misrepresentation Act 1967)
An Energy Performance Certificate will be made available upon request of further details where one is required for the business premises
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Property: |
Freehold |
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Living Accommodation: |
No |
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Location: |
• Industrial estate location close to customer base
• Within easy reach of many hotels, pubs, bars and restaurants connected with tourist trade
• Ample parking for staff and visitors
• County of Norfolk affords excellent quality of life
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• Business development activity currently limited to Yellow Pages and basic website
• Substantial number of catering and hospitality related businesses within the immediate vicinity
• Opportunity to extend product range including provision of fruits
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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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• As contracts require but with emphasis on morning working |
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• Vendor and spouse
• 4 full time production operatives/drivers
• Additional casual agency staff utilised as contracts dictate
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