Extremely Well-Established Butchers | Suffolk

The business was originally established over 30 years ago and has been under our clients ownership since 2014. The business has flourished under his ownership accruing many new customers, a healthy wholesale trade and a great reputation for pricing, products and customer service.

The business has now come to the open market due to our clients’ desire to retire.

St Edmunds Butchers want to offer you top-class customer service and high-quality meats and games. They care about the traceability of meats and games and aim to source high-quality and local produce.

The business has their own bakery and supplies a selection of homemade Pies, Sausage rolls and sweet Cakes.

St Edmunds Butchers sells a great selection of products including:
Bacon
Pork
Beef
Burgers
Lamb
Poultry
Sausages
Steaks
Christmas Meat Hampers
Whole hams
Faggots
Pies
Takeaway hot food

The business has an impressive number of regular customers, many of whom are known on a first name basis by the vendor who is a popular and well-respected member of the local community.

The business sells to retail customers (60%) and wholesale customers (40%) and has lucrative accounts with local pubs, restaurants and residential homes.

The sale will include the company website which includes an e-commerce facility and social media platforms and the business enjoys great visibility online with impressive reviews.

Key selling points –

A well-established business with an enviable reputation and many existing customers
Prime trading position with loads of footfall and passing trade
The current owner would be happy to offer a handover to ensure the continued success of the business
Ideal owner-managed or partnership business
Little or no competition locally
Perfect bolt-on to an existing butchers business looking for a foothold in this area

Scope for further growth –

Advertising and Marketing campaign
Maximise the use of social media
Invest in SEO and PPC to drive new customers to the business
Introduce a customer loyalty card/scheme
Employ a sales manager to canvass for more wholesale accounts

All fixtures, fittings and equipment are included in the sale. There is also a Mercedes refrigerated van.

Financial Profile

Further financials can be made available upon request.