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Bakery and retail/Wholesale operation.

Reference
S13468
Turnover
£1m to £2m
Sector(s)
Business services, Food & drink, Retail & wholesale
Region(s)
North West England, UK Wide
Added
01 June 2026

Business description

Based in the North West, this long-established bakery produces and supplies a wide range of baked goods through both retail and wholesale channels. They also sell cooked meats and butchery products.

Most of the products are baked in-house, including pies, bread, cakes, fruit pies, they also sell sandwiches, salads and both raw and cooked meats products. Around 90% of turnover is generated from baked goods, with approximately 10% from meat products, sandwiches, salads, and breakfasts. Sales are split between direct retail trade and wholesale supply to approximately 40 active independent customers.

An estimated 90% of turnover is derived from repeat customers, providing strong revenue visibility and limited customer concentration risk. The operation is supported by a long-serving and experienced workforce including a butcher, with established processes reducing reliance on any single individual.

Turnover increased from £1.3m in FY2021 to £1.85m in FY2025, with adjusted EBITDA ranging between £185k and £214k over the period, reflecting consistent demand and effective cost control.

The business trades from freehold premises comprising a bakehouse and retail space. The bakehouse is currently underutilised, offering scope to increase production without immediate capital investment.

Opportunities exist to enhance performance through greater use of production capacity, expansion of wholesale relationships and the introduction of a digital and online presence.

The opportunity may appeal to an owner-operator, trade buyer or investor seeking an established bakery and retail business with asset backing and clear routes for further development.

Highlights

  • Long-established bakery operation with a loyal retail and wholesale customer base
  • Diversified revenue streams across retail sales and approximately 40 active wholesale customers
  • Consistent trading performance with turnover of £1.85 m in FY2025.
  • Freehold premises with available production capacity for increased output.
  • Clear opportunities to enhance visibility and efficiency through digital marketing and systems improvements

Financials

Turnover (£'000) Adjusted EBITDA (£'000)
2022 (Actual) 1,702,660 309,867
2023 (Actual) 1,792,990 257,703
2024 (Actual) 1,859,990 214,275

Opportunities

  • Increase production volumes by extending use of the existing bakehouse beyond morning operations
  • Expand the wholesale customer base and increase sales with existing trade accounts
  • Introduce a website and social media presence to improve brand visibility and customer engagement
  • Implement modern ordering, stock control and administrative systems to improve efficiency
  • Develop new or seasonal product lines to enhance revenue and utilise spare capacity.

Prospective purchasers

  • Prospective purchasers will be required to sign an NDA.

Reason for sale

The shareholders wish to retire.

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