Sell My Butchers Business

Butcher business valuation and sale specialists with a demonstrated history of butcher business sales

How to sell a butcher shop 

If you want to sell a butcher shop, Selling My Business can handle the complete business sale journey. From business preparation, business valuation and proactive marketing, to a comprehensive buyer search, we are business sale specialists with over 60 years’ experience in business transfers.

The meat industry is powered by over 5,000 butcher shops across the country that supply raw and cooked meat products to customers and local businesses across various sectors. It is a highly valued trade that underpins British tradition, culture and craftsmanship, with much growth potential. 

Why sell a butcher shop

A business sale is a strategic way to release value from an investment and transfer ownership. You may consider this route to protect the future of the business, continue its service to the local community, and preserve your loyal customer base.

 A butcher shop offers endless commercial opportunities by expanding core service lines, such as professional catering, marinated raw meats, cooked meats, deli counters and more. This makes it a unique and lucrative business opportunity that can attract ambitious business buyers.

There are many reasons why you may sell a butcher shop, from retirement, ill health, or to pursue another business opportunity. A business transfer agent can expertly coordinate the business sale process so it’s seamless and stress-free. 

We are highly experienced in business sales across many sectors, including retail, hospitality, and food. From fish and chip shops, delicatessens, and butchers to tearooms, coffee shops, and cafes – we sell all types of food and catering businesses.

We run through how to prepare your butcher shop for sale, value your butchers and find a suitable buyer for your butcher shop.

Prepare a butcher shop for sale

Prepare your butcher shop for sale with the help of one of our business transfer agents to maximise market value and interest from prospective buyers.

Brush up your finances and bring accounting records up to date to summarise the financial position of your business. Potential buyers may also request such information, so readily available financial records are essential. Review your outgoings and operational structure to ensure they are streamlined and cost-effective.

To produce quality marketing material for your business listing, collaborate with your dedicated account manager to construct a detailed description and arrange photography to advertise your butcher shop.

Any unique selling points must be supported with evidence, such as a food hygiene rating certificate, award certificates, and professional contracts, such as a landlord agreement for adjoining rental property.

 

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• Previous sales and acquisitions experience
• Sector specialisms and average success rate
• Sales value expectations and growth potential

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Value a butcher shop

Our experienced business valuers will calculate the value of your butcher shop. We offer a free valuation of your butcher shop, should you proceed with the sale of your business with our team. If a valuation-only service is required, this is subject to a fee, payable upfront.

To start a business valuation, we require three years’ profit and loss accounts to form the basis of the calculation. Cash flow, assets, and industry rules of thumb are used to calculate the value of a butcher shop.

Key factors that contribute to the market value of a butcher shop, include:

Premises – Tenure (freehold/leasehold), adjoining accommodation, staff areas, storage, driver access and location.

Service lines – Fresh raw meat, cooked meat, delicatessen, meat delivery, e-commerce shop and subscription orders.

Revenue trends – Weekly revenue, repeat trade, sales income, catering income and rental income.  

Fixture and fittings – Fitted shop, display counters, catering equipment, industrial machinery (for example, sausage machine, mincer, bandsaw), preparation area, butcher’s block, cold room, freezer, shelves and till.

Employees – Butchers, drivers, administrative staff and/or marketing staff.

Contracts - Professional partnerships with other businesses, such as restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, clubs, care homes and factories.

Goodwill – The reputation of a business contributes towards goodwill value which is an intangible asset. Butchers are embedded in communities and depend on their reputation for consistent trade and a high rate of returning customers.

Our business valuers are highly experienced professionals with industry expertise across various sectors, including retail and food. We value businesses as part of our business sale services and as a standalone, chargeable service.

Why use a business transfer agent to sell a butcher shop

A business transfer agent specialises in the expert sale of businesses. They are well connected to a broad network of potential business buyers, professional partners, and intermediaries that can kickstart the business sale journey.

A business transfer agent is knowledgeable of market conditions, trends and industry rules of thumb which can bolster sale negotiations and encourage a competitive offer for your butcher shop.

To sell your butcher shop with selling my business, get in touch today.