Franchised Office Catering Providing Corporate & Business Catering Buffet Snack &sandwich | | Undisclosed Northamptonshire | | Franchised Office Catering Providing Corporate & Business Catering Buffet, Snack and Sandwiches Ref.CH116 Location Northamptonshire Asking Price £295,000 | | BUSINESS FOR SALE ADVERT DETAILS ADVERT NUMBER : 54605
ADVERT IMPRESSIONS : 12,843 TIME(S) | | | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Catering | | TRADE TYPE: | Other | | SALE: | Agent Sale | LEASEHOLD: | £295000 | | | | | | | | | | Add this business advert to your: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | Business profile:
This superb and highly profitable franchised corporate sandwich and buffet company is very firmly established and has achieved year on year growth.
The business is offered to market as a fully equipped walk in and trade option with the present Directors offering training and a smooth hand over.
There is an impressive regular clientele. This client base is predominately made up of large corporate clients to include Banks- PLC – Medium to large manufacturing.
The business offers an easy order system with most of its clients ordering direct on-line for next day delivery.
A variety of menus are on offer to suit all tastes and budgets and these are reviewed several times a year in order to keep the menus seasonal and cost effective. Sandwich fillings and the savoury range offered on the menu are changed every day so customers never get bored.
Specialist menus or options for dietary, religious or ethical reasons are provided and include dairy and gluten free plus an extensive vegetarian range along with vegan options which has been a big hit with many clients.
The business has a good working relationship with the local authorities and their food teams, due to the quality of the premises. The production unit is designed with specialist flooring, equipment and pest control measures in place. The unit also has a range of quality stainless steel equipment to include walk in fridges and freezers sandwich chilled prep stations in fact all that is needed to produce the daily menus to a high standard.
Our clients staff are fully trained in all aspects of food production, hygiene, health and safety and customer service, all have the necessary food hygiene certification in place thus ensuring they produce quality and consistency every time.
The business runs a modern fleet of chilled sign written vans.
Equipment:
2 x walk in fridge – 1 x walk in freezer - s/steel racking – s/steel sinks – 1 x convection oven – 1 x deep fat fryer – s/steel prep tables – stainless steel under counter refrigeration – stainless steel sandwich prep stations with chilled salad trays- various hand utensils – various buffet trays and platters. The premises are fully equipped to carry out all of the companies needs and could handle increased sales of up to £500,000.
Customer Service:
The business has an excellent reputation built mainly by word of mouth for offering excellent quality food at affordable prices by helpful and dedicated staff.
Key Strengths:
Well established this family-run business has a friendly and knowledgeable outlook and is up and running with good systems in place. The business has grown to become a significant enterprise with a reputation for the quality of its food products which include high quality freshly made sandwiches, baguettes, wraps and other fresh snacks.
Growth and Expansion:
There are excellent opportunities to increase the levels of business. Since inception this business has provided food of a high standard and has earned an excellent reputation. It is considered that a new owner with fresh impetus and enthusiasm can further capitalise on the ever increasing opportunities made available to the company through its reputation.
This is a marvellous opportunity for an individual or an existing company to develop and expand on an excellent foundation, especially with further promotion and increasing the opening hours of the business.
The company is well positioned for its next period of growth; it is already providing customers with first class catering service. Further marketing and a small investment in extra sales activities direct to the clients would increase sales and revenue.
Key Opportunities:
The business is well positioned for the new owners to expand on the quality base that the vendor has produced. With a new sales campaign our client believes that the turnover and profits of the business can achieve circa £500,000 in sales.
Premises:
The business operates from a very well appointed unit with all the necessary equipment to operate the business smoothly.
The premises are light, bright and airy and are relatively easy to run with full high spec production kitchen and wash up areas.
Leasehold (5 year lease 3 years remaining)
Square footage circa 1500 sq feet
Rent - £10,000 per annum
Rates - £3,800 per annum
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday: 6am to 6pm
Security:
Ground floor lockable unit.
Advertising and Marketing:
The business currently advertises via a high quality website and direct sales via one of the directors and has in the past produced leaflet drops. The business receives new work through word of mouth recommendations.
Financial profile:
The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.
Turnover is circa £390,000 per annum with net profits circa £70,000 per annum.
Employees:
4 x Directors
2 x drivers
1 x part time production staff
1 x full time production staff and a production manager.
Support and Training:
Our client and the franchisor will offer all training needed to help the new owners.
Reason for Sale:
Our client wishes to pursue his other interests. | | | | | | FOR SALE | | | | | REFERENCE: | CH116 / RightBiz | | | | | | Request more information about this business.. | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | CONTACT SELLER TO GET THE SELLERS DIRECT CONTACT DETAILS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY | | | | | | | | | | | |
