Business Overview:
This fruit farm, market and bakery was established in 1979. A summertime traveler s favorite destination, the business has a far reaching appeal with customers coming from as far away as Kansas City to visit. The market and bakery are open from May 15th to August 15th serving fudge, baked pies, cakes, ice cream, peaches, strawberries, apricots, blackberries, raspberries, nectarines, plums and various vegetables that are available from local farmers. The farm consists of 100 acres of fruit trees and bushes including peaches, raspberries, blackberries, nectarine, and plums. Nearly all of the fruit is pre-picked for the customer; however, there is a small pick your own blackberry and raspberry patch. The farm offers over 40 varieties of peaches and grows test trees and varieties for Texas A&M. The owners focus has been on making the farm a destination location. They do not sell wholesale - only retail sales to the public. This business operates out of a single market location. Expansion possibilities are endless to make this business a year round revenue generating operation. For further information, please complete our Non-disclosure Agreement at http://www.vrbigd.com. Mike Cockroft can be contacted by email at mike@vrbigd.com or by phone at 972-792-0100.
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Property Features and Assets:
100 Acre Fruit Farm, 3,600 Square foot Country Style house with detached garage and apartment, 1 barn with walk-in cooler and a fully equipped 2,500 square feet retail store with complete kitchen bakery.
Market Competition and Expansion:
After 30 years in operation most customers learn about this business from current customers. There is an informational website and direct mail to nursing homes, churches and schools. Excellent growth potential of the farm as Texas produces less fruit than is consumed. Only complete fruit farm in the area. Sales are retail to the public Farm grows 70 % of all product sold on site. Plenty of growth opportunities including expansion to sell produce wholesale, fall activities for visitors, and conversion of house into bed and breakfast. The growth has been slowed by the owner s age. For further information, please complete our Non-disclosure Agreement at http://www.vrbigd.com/nda. Mike Cockroft can be contacted by email at mike@vrbigd.com or by phone at 972-792-0100.
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Reason for Selling:
Retiring
Additional Details:
- The property is owned.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is a homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
- This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.