Overview
Description
Business
Please quote reference B07378
CoGoGo are delighted to welcome to the market The Cowlick Creamery Limited, a highly rated food manufacturer in Dawlish, Devon.
The business is available for purchase on either a relocatable business only basis or taking over the current premises on a leasehold basis.
The Cowlick Creamery Limited was first established in 2015, with our client taking over in 2019. During our clients ownership, the business has built up an excellent reputation and regular customer base.
The business has now come to the open market due to a change of direction.
The Cowlick Creamery Limited specialises in fresh Ice Cream, packed with fresh ingredients, free from artificial preservatives and added fats, and also very well known for their Sorbets and doggy Ice treats. They only use the finest ingredients to make the most delicious ice cream, sorbets and doggy ice treats. Using locally sourced organic cow’s milk, organic double cream and an abundance of carefully selected ingredients.
All the Ice Creams are handmade, with the business priding itself on being able to supply a wide range of customers across the UK from Michelin star restaurants and leading food outlets, through to individuals looking to provide delicious frozen desserts for guests at their wedding or corporate event.
The business currently has approximately 40-50 active customers.
Key selling points –
- A well established business with an enviable reputation and existing customer base
- Ideal owner managed or partnership business
- Current owners would be happy to offer a handover to ensure the continued success of the business
- Perfect bolt on to an existing dessert company or Dairy Farm looking to explore alternative income stream.
- Business could be easily relocated to suit a new owner
- A real opportunity to increase turnover and profits significantly
Scope to improve –
- Advertising and marketing campaign
- Maximise the use of social media
- Employ a Sales Manager to canvass for new accounts/stock lists
- Expand sales territory geographically
- Open a retail shop / kiosks
- Attend the relevant trade fairs, farmers markets, shows etc
- Invest in SEO and PPC to drive customers to the
Location
The Cowlick Creamery Limited is located in Dawlish, Devon and can easily be relocated to anywhere in the UK.
Premises
The business can be relocated to anywhere in the UK, should a new buyer wish to move it.
Current location – The current premises can also be available on a leasehold basis.
The business occupies secure commercial premises ideally suited to the trade.
The premises are open plan and split equally between manufacturing and storage. There is a roller door to front providing easy access.
There is a WC with close coupled toilet and hand wash basin.
There is ample car parking to the premises.
Tenure
We are advised that the business is being sold on a relocatable business only basis.
A leasehold option is also available, with it currently on a 3 year lease. The rent is £7,424 per annum.
Hours
The current trading hours are –
Monday to Friday – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday to Sunday – Closed
Staff
We are advised that the business is run and managed by the owner, with the help of 2 part-time staff and casuals as/when needed.
Financial Profile
We are advised as per the 2022 accounts, the business generated a turnover in the region of £76,000. Further financials can be made available upon request.
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