_Business_
_Please quote reference B06907_
Hilton Smythe are pleased to have been given the opportunity to manage the
sale of The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop which is a well - established farm shop
with butchery that has a renowned reputation amongst local residents. This is
a superb opportunity to take on a high turnover local business in an area
teeming with customers.
The business was founded by the current owners in 2007 and has been a real
labour of love for them, accruing an impressive number of regular customers
along with a fantastic reputation for quality, pricing and customer service.
The business is now being sold, albeit reluctantly and with heavy hearts only
due to the vendors wish to enjoy a well earned retirement, they are keen to
see their beloved farm shop pass to an ambitious and entrepreneurial new owner
(s) who can take this already thriving business to the next level.
The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop is immaculately presented and well stocked and
offers an extensive range of products including;
* Freshly butchered meats
* Cooked meats
* Home made pies
* Fresh bread
* Delicious cakes and pastries
* Condiments, pickles and cooking sauces
* Fresh fruit & vegetables
* Gifts
* Kitchenware
* Home made gourmet selections
* Seasonal products
* Fine foods and wines
The business prides itself on the quality of its products and is ethical and
aims to support local farmers and reduce food miles. The business sources most
of its meat from within the National Forest, pork is free range from
Packington as are some of their chickens. Using a mix of native breeds ensures
the beef and lamb is aged to give it tenderness and flavour. Most of the pies
are freshly made on the premises and range from family meat pies to individual
gourmet pies for all occasions.
The business is proud of its five star hygiene rating.
The sale will include the company website () and Facebook page and the
business enjoys great visibility on the internet along with wonderful reviews
such as;
“Good quality meats, plenty of variety, very pleasant and polite staff”
“Excellent range of tasty meat, pies and all sorts of treats”
“Always excellent. Wide range of meat and pies to suit all tastes. Plus a
large area of food and cakes, well stocked with goodies. Worth travelling just
to shop here”
“Best pies ever. Also the choice and quality of the sausage is amazing. The
staff are very helpful”
_Scope to Improve_
* Advertising and marketing campaign
* Maximise the use of social media particularly Twitter and Instagram
* Update the existing website ideally adding an e - commerce facility
* Introduce a customer loyalty card / Scheme
* Develop a wholesale arm to the business to supply local pubs, restaurants, care homes, schools etc.
_Reasons to buy_
* A well established business with an enviable reputation and many existing customers
* Current owners happy to offer a handover to ensure the continued success
* All fixtures, fittings and equipment included making this a real Turnkey business opportunity
* Prime trading position in a popular tourist destination with loads of footfall
* Ideal owner managed or partnership business
* Perfect bolt on to an existing butchers or grocery business
* Priced to facilitate a quick sale
All fixtures, fittings and equipment included in the sale making this a real
Turnkey business opportunity. An asset list can be supplied upon request.
Very rarely do farm shops of this calibre come to the open market so early
enquiry is highly recommended. This lovely business is likely to attract
considerable interest.
_Location_
The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop is located in Barton Under Needwood.
Barton Under Needwood is a large village in East Staffordshire, situated a
mile from the A38 and located between Burton upon Trent and Lichfield. It had
a population of 4, 225 at the 2011 census.
The business is based at Barton Marina. Barton Marina opened in 2001 after 1. 3
million tonnes of sand and gravel were excavated to create the marina and two
fishing lakes. Woodland was planted and pathways constructed and one of
Staffordshire’s best loved leisure facilities was born. The marina is home to
over 300 narrow boats linked to the Trent and Mersey Canal.
The Waterfront Pub, a popular local with a reputation for good food and a
large selection of beverages came into being in 2007. Other eating places,
quality shops and a cinema quickly followed, all built in the same Victorian
warehouse style using reclaimed timber and brick.
The Butcher, Baker Farm Ship is perfectly positioned within the shopping area
and sits alongside other complimentary retail businesses and thus benefits
from high levels of footfall and passing trade along with regular custom. The
business is beautifully presented and maintained with clear visible signage.
There is free parking for at least 150 cars within easy walking distance.
_Premises_
The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop occupies generous premises arranged over two
floors, ideally suited to the trade and briefly comprising;
_ _Ground Floor__
_Farm Shop_
With two sets of double doors and windows to front creating a light, airy and
inviting interior. Generous shop with high ceilings that enhance the feeling
of space, tile flooring, fluorescent lighting, butchers shop with long, glass
fronted and refrigerated serve over counters, free standing wooden display
unit, glass topped chest freezer, egg display. Retail shop with bespoke,
perimeter shelving, glass topped food freezer, trestle type tables for the
display of breads and cakes etc, metal card racking, revolving carousel, fruit
and veg display, feature timber staircase with return to first floor.
Ice cream serve over counter.
_Cutting room_
Generous with tiled walls and floor, stainless steel preparation tables, walk
in fridge.
_WC_
With close coupled toilet and hand wash basin.
_First floor_
Lovely retail area with expensive looking wooden flooring, feature beamed
ceilings, bespoke perimeter shelving, double aspect windows.
_Kitchen & Pie Making_
Comprehensively equipped catering kitchen and pie making facilities
_Office_
With space for desk, chair and filing cabinets etc
_Externally_
To the front of the premises is a large block paved area with three picnic
tables.
_Tenure_
We are advised the business is being sold on a Leasehold basis with 6 years
remaining on the Lease, the rent is £31, 400 per annum with rates payable at
£5, 500 for 2022, but normally rates are around £11, 000 per annum.
_Hours_
The business trading hours are:
Monday to Sunday - 10: 00am - 16: 00pm
_Staff_
The business is owner run and managed with the help of two full time butchers
along with the help of 5 part time and casual staff as required.
_Financial Profile_
We are advised the business generated a turnover of circa £900, 000 as of 2021,
further financial information can be made available upon request.
_Please quote reference B06907_

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