Business for Sale Overview:
Originally set up some twenty years ago this business has established itself as the leading catering company in the region with a reputation for consistent high quality supply and reliability.
The business has three main income streams:
The core business is the 13 catering van rounds which operate in a 25 mile radius of the business premises. The company has 13 Jiffy trucks which have ovens and chillers on all the vans. Each van travels around an established route calling at between 30 – 40 different sites, some offices, shops, garages, factory units etc. The van Sales person opens the side hatch and serves customers as they come to the van. The van offers hot pies, bacon, sausage baps, burgers etc, cold sandwiches, cakes, soft drinks etc and ambient crisps, confectionery etc (approximately 125 different lines).
Food Vending machines. The business currently operates on approximately 20 sites offering a similar product mix to that on the catering trucks. The staff clean and fill on a daily basis at each site.
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Property Features and Assets:
The premises are leasehold, currently on a rolling contract. Current rent is circa £15,600 per annum. Rates are circa £4,760 per annum. Site comprises a 4,500 square feet facility, which is also used as the van storage area. The business has a small office, commercial kitchen, dry stores, male and female toilets and a mezzanine floor for storage. The business is located on an industrial estate with lots of parking.
Market Competition and Expansion:
The company does no traditional forms of advertising such is its reputation. Marketing is done via the following formats.
a. Website
b. All vans are branded
c. Word of mouth
d. Company price list / brochure.
Reason for Selling:
The vendor is wishing to move out of the area for
Additional Details:
- The property is leased.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is not a homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
- This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.