Business Summary:
Fish Merchants Wholesale and Processing Company
Ref.EI017
Location Northern Ireland
Asking Price £925,000
This long established company specialises in the 100% wholesale supply of all types of shellfish throughout the year. Established over 40 years ago shellfish is bought at ports and processed in the modern factory that was built approximately 12 years ago.
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a well established business specialising in processing and supplying fresh shellfish to the wholesale market. The business takes pride in offering top quality fresh shellfish, usually collecting direct from the harbour side.
The business has a wide ranging customer and supply base, having become well known for being dependable and price competitive in the supply of top quality shellfish, which is processed quickly and delivered daily, ensuring absolute freshness.
The business spread is approximately 50% Northern Ireland, 25% Mainland UK, 25% Northern Ireland with a a little bsuiness also don ein Spain.
A thriving business with an excellent history of trading it has remained successful due to the quality of its product and service. Fresh locally caught shellfish is delivered over a wide geographical coverage, and with fewer wholesalers than there were the company is trading further a-field.
The expert team prepares the orders and dispatches them to customers quickly and efficiently. The team understands the needs of their customer's to the exact specifications of their order - with customers always receiving the very best.
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| Year
Business was Established: 1970 |
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| Number of Employees:
12FT/2PT |
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| Facilities / Terms of Lease:
The premises comprise of a modern factory built approximately 12 years ago. Positioned in a secure compound on a secure harbour side estate.
The ground floor comprises of a reception area, male staff changing area, toilets and canteen. There is also a chillier room, freezer room and three production areas for production, cooking and packing.
The first floor comprises of two offices, ladies toilets and changing area, a canteen and store room/freezer facility. We are informed that there are fantastic views from the premises being so excellently located on the harbour side.
The premises are fully secured with alarms, grills and CCTV.
The vendor owns the premises but the local authority own the Freehold. Rent is £1200 per annum on a renewable five year lease. |
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| Potential
Growth/Expansion:
N.A. |
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| Competition:
To date the business has not invested money on marketing with most business coming via word of mouth as the business delivers what it promises. Future investment in advertising and launching the registered company website could be a valuable asset. |
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| Owner
willing to train:
Support and training will be provided for up to one year in order to allow the new owner time to familiarise themselves with the business. |
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| Reason for selling:
The owner now wishes to take life a little easier. |
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Seller Reference Number: EI017
BusinessMart.com Listing Number: 90252 |
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