SOLD! Wholesale Bakery Business With Growing Customer Base – Victoria

This wholesale Bakery is an Australian owned business dedicated to the supply of premium European bread, specialising in bread using Sourdough culture and grains. The business has a reputation for commitment to supply the highest quality products using all-natural ingredients, with lower level of fat, salt and sugar. The products are supplied to supermarkets, restaurants and food outlets either as frozen par-baked and freshly baked.

All products are either sourced from a leading European bakery or baked on-site by the business using its own recipes. This business model allows the business to:

• Offer an extensive range of high quality products that are “different to others” 

• Be cost competitive as some of the par baked frozen products imported directly from Europe cannot be produced cost effectively in Australia 

• Develop original recipes including Gluten free range 

Benefits 

• Revenue in excess of $500,000 pa with over 50% gross margin

• Owner focus mainly on the business as there is a production team including experienced baker

• Approved food production facility of over 900 sqm, including freezer area with high ceiling (180 sqm), cool room, main production area, separate production area for gluten free products, storage, office, loading and packing area

• Attractive rent of around $53,000 plus GST pa

• Proven European supplier in terms of reliability, quality and cost

• Gaining market acceptance and recognition of the brand and range of products by consumers

• Recipes for a number of key products with growing market demand including gluten-free range

• Approved as supplier to supermarket group such as IGAs 

• Assets including all production and storage equipment, deck ovens, gas rack ovens, Mercedes Vito van, 45Kw Solar system. 

Training/support will be provided to ensure smooth transition of the business for the new owner.

The Australian consumers are increasing willing to pay for quality or unique taste, and this is demonstrated by the increasing number of bread varieties on offer through supermarkets, artisan bakeries and specialist retail outlets. 

With over $500,000 invested by the owner over the last few years in all areas of the business, the business has gradually refined its product offering. It is currently cash flow positive and profitable. It is ready for an energetic owner or a strategic business to build on the foundation, and is suitable for :

• An individual looking for a food manufacturing or distribution business with tangible growth potential

• An existing food manufacturer or distributor seeking new products or storage/production capacities

The current owner is ready to step back and retire. 

Asking Price: $295,000 Plus Stock