Retail

Food & Beverages

Unique two faceted business for sale. Core business – manufacture and sale of preserves, jams and sauces. Second business – Bistro/cafй with farmhouse shop attached. Ref No: EK010 Confidential offered for sale Location:Yorkshire Countryside Asking Price; £695,000 A unique opportunity to purchase a business with will give you a complete life change, by mixing business with a relaxed country lifestyle. It offers huge growth potential and the opportunity to become a sound commercial investment. Preserve and Jam Manufacturer : Part One This business was established 30 years ago and the current owner bought and relocated the factory 3 years ago. It now sits in an idyllic setting in the countryside manufacturing jams, preserves and sauces from traditional recipes and methods. The product is now stocked by such prestigious retailers as Harvey Nicholls, Wheatons of Harrogate and used by many of the UK’s top hoteliers including The Ritz and Gleneagles. The company are renowned for its quality of product and use the finest ingredients available with no hidden additives. Large investment has taken place by building a new commercial kitchen to improve on all the cooking methods. There is significant scope for growth within the business as there is idle capacity at present in the factory. Minimal marketing has taken place with no sales techniques employed to gain extra business. The current owner suggests that there is some room for a cost reduction on bulk buying of product and a reduction in cost on raw materials. Coupled with a sales drive this could lead to a significant increase in profits. Other opportunities include, introducing some factory automation( everything at present is performed manually), utilising the large warehouse as a distribution centre whilst increasing the factory capacity for very little cost. The company have won two of the Good Food Awards recently, for their “Best” Mango Chutney, and their “Best” Lemon Curd Key Strengths This business has developed a range of high end food product for the discerning palate. There is a large offering of product with possibilities to introduce even more to help maximise the factories capacity. Product is produced for larger hotels and retailers, labelling with their own individual identity. Normally they would be individual portion sized jars containing jams and sauces. This is a service that the multi nationals cannot give as their minimum production batches are too large. There is an opportunity for this side of the business to flourish. The beauty and tranquillity of this stunning location cannot be overstated. This is a complete lifestyle change which actually achieves that balance between business and pleasure, something that is only to rare to achieve. Growth and Expansion This is certainly a business that can grow significantly whilst retaining its relaxed atmosphere. It has the potential to become a leading supplier to the high end of the market. With a little investment in automating the factory and setting up a distribution centre in the warehouse extra profit margins can be increased. Key Opportunities The business is growing organically at the moment but needs to be driven forward with, cost reductions, reduction of raw material prices, automating the factory, increasing capacity and selling the brand to existing and new customers. In the pipeline at present are a new range of foods which have been trialled on the public with an excellent response. Packaging has been designed and approved and this product should hit the shops within the next 3-4 months.This will help fill some of the idle capacity for the factory. The potential to increase the range is never ending,opening up new sales channels all the time. Business Profile; -Part Two Bistro/Cafй/Shop When the current owner moved the manufacturing business to the countryside it was thoughtfully integrated into a retail side to the business. The property lent itself to convert from two beautiful barns and courtyard to a cafй/bistro/shop. The retail side of the business is open every day apart from Mondays, from 10.00am until 5.00pm selling Breakfast, Lunch and afternoon teas. The cafй/bistro has 24 covers inside and 24 covers outside in the cobbled courtyard. As you would expect, high quality local fayre is served with fresh fish caught and delivered from the East Coast fishing ports and meat bought from the local butcher A full alcohol license was obtained from the local council. The business has huge scope to increase its turnover simply by increasing its footfall. Adjoining the shop is a Dutch Barn which could introduce summer B.B.Q’s The location is beautiful creating a wonderful relaxed atmosphere for diners. The food is simple but tasty and produced from regional produce, even the herbs are grown on the premises and there are plans to grow their own vegetables. The kitchen has recently been newly fitted out and enables the chef and his cook to prepare meals in a clean, relaxed and modern environment The shop sells ,as you would expect, a full range of the product made in the factory, plus a small range of handicrafts. Customer Service The business prides itself on offering a welcome and relaxing experience to its customers. This is reflected in the amount of return business they receive. Key Strengths There is no doubting the location and atmosphere make this a sought after location for both locals and visitors. Sunday is extremely popular with Champagne Breakfasts served from 10.00am. Afterwards customers are encouraged to stroll around the grounds through the fields, around the herb gardens or down to the stream to soak up the country air.

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