Wholesale Catering Butchery south east coast near Brighton

Well-established catering butchery located on the south east coast near Brighton. 

With a trusted name in the community, this business has been operating successfully for the past 30 years. The current owner has dedicated the last four years to furthering its success by introducing IT systems and upgrading equipment. This is your chance to step into a 'turn-key' enterprise with a reputation for quality and service second to none.

The business has a solid and loyal customer base - some over 20 years. Customers include schools, care homes, entertainment venues, pubs, restaurants, cafes, burger vans etc. There is a growing local walk-in trade and the premises has the potential for a dedicated retail store. There is a Shopify web site ready for online sales that generate higher margins, however the owner is yet to make the site live due to personal time constraints.

Key Benefits & Features

• Profitable.
• Constant demand.
• Long standing, loyal customer base.
• Highly scalable especially with a dedicated salesperson - current premises capable of generating significantly higher returns.
• Experienced full time and flexible workforce with long standing expertise. 
• Excellent supplier relationships.
• Well serviced refrigerated delivery vehicle (2021 plate) - 950kg payload.
• Modern and well serviced (by external contractors) butchery and catering equipment including both walk-in freezer and chiller.
• Easy management processes simplifying day-to-day tasks allowing for focus on customer service and sales.
• 5 star FSA food hygiene rating.

This well-established enterprise comes with a history of strong performance, a prime business location and a proven business model. Furthermore, it is backed by a financial track record that is available for review. With the potential for further growth especially with a dedicated part or full time sales person, the new owner will find this venture has the potential to generate significant returns.

In summary, this butchery represents a solid investment opportunity with genuine reasons for sale. With all the right elements in place, the new owners will be well-positioned to continue the legacy of this successful business.

Please note, the owner is willing to provide a handover period if required (timeframe to be agreed). He is also willing to partner with the right person and take the business forward to realise its full potential in what is a huge local and even larger national market. With scale, returns are there for the taking.