CONFIDENTIAL LONG-ESTABLISHED TRADITIONAL FAMILY BUTCHERS
Glasgow
OVERVIEW
An opportunity to acquire a long-established and highly regarded traditional family butchers located within the Glasgow region.
The business has traded for over 35 years and has built a strong reputation for quality produce, traditional butchery, friendly service and long-standing customer relationships. It benefits from a loyal repeat customer base and has become a recognised part of the local community.
The business is owner-operated, fully equipped and offers a genuine turnkey opportunity for an experienced butcher, hands-on owner-operator, or existing food retail operator seeking an established business with immediate trading potential.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
· Long-established traditional family butchers
· Over 35 years of trading history
· Strong local reputation and goodwill
· Loyal and repeat customer base
· Fully equipped premises
· Fixtures, fittings, plant and machinery included
· Owner-operated with low overheads
· No reliance on large staff teams
· Established community presence
· Scope to introduce online ordering and local delivery
· Suitable for a hands-on butcher or owner-operator
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
· Annual Turnover: Approximately £253,000
· Net Profit: Approximately £22,000
· Tangible Asset Value: Approximately £21,000
· Business Structure: Limited Company
· Tenure: Leasehold – vendor owned
The business is owner-operated and benefits from a low-overhead structure, offering a strong income opportunity for a working purchaser.
Further financial information will be made available to genuinely interested parties following NDA completion and initial discussions.
ASSETS INCLUDED
The business is fully fitted and equipped for continued trading.
Assets include:
· Butchery equipment
· Plant and machinery
· Fixtures and fittings
· Trading equipment required for ongoing operation
· Goodwill, customer base and established trading history
The approximate tangible asset value is understood to be in the region of £21,000.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
There is clear scope for a new owner to grow and develop the business further through:
· Creating a new website with online ordering, click-and-collect and local delivery
· Launching local delivery
· Increasing social media activity
· Improving Google visibility and customer reviews
· Expanding the product range
· Introducing BBQ packs, Christmas hampers and seasonal meat boxes
· Building relationships with local cafés, restaurants and catering customers
· Extending opening hours where viable
· Reviewing margins and supplier arrangements
The business has historically benefited from reputation and word-of-mouth, meaning there is strong potential for a more marketing-led purchaser to increase visibility and sales.
TENURE
Tenure: Leasehold – vendor owned
The vendor owns the premises and therefore a new lease will be granted upon completion of the business sale.
The premises are fully fitted for the current use and allow a purchaser to continue trading immediately following completion.
REASON FOR SALE
The business is being offered for sale to allow the owners to step back and pursue retirement / other personal plans.
A suitable handover period can be discussed to ensure a smooth transition and to help preserve customer relationships and goodwill.
ASKING PRICE
OIRO £79,950 + SAV
The asking price reflects the business’s long-established trading history, loyal customer base, equipped premises, tangible asset base, strong local goodwill and future growth potential.
NEXT STEPS
All enquiries are strictly confidential, and viewings will be arranged strictly by appointment only.
