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Specialty Food Store - $340,000

This franchise business has been operational for 13 months.   The award winning Franchise Company is very reputable and has provided excellent training and support.  It is a very simple operation and no related experience is required.
The business belongs to a successful Canadian home grown brand with 6 local stores.
This store is located in the heart of a high-end mall in North Shore.

Major customers include high-end customers and schools.  Currently much effort is put to sponsor schools as well as build a commercial (recurrent business) with school cafeteria.

Operation is turnkey basis as the kinks have been worked out in the past year by owner. 

Asking Price: $340,000 - The Franchise transfer fee will be paid by the existing owner.

Annual Sales: 
The store is not owner operated at the moment.
Sales figures for a 9 month period Sep 2009 - Jun 2010 equates to $231K, Gross margin 67%, Net income 14% or $33K.

Year Founded:  September 2009

Number of Employees: A very stable and established team of eight is secured.  Low staff turnover to date.

Operating hours: Monday - Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday - Friday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday & Holidays 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Support and Training:
Training will be provided to the new owner.

Property/Lease
The lease is signed with Mall Management and guaranteed by Franchisors. The lease is a 5 year term with the option to renew for another 5 years; no major rent escalation, except for inflationary adjustments. Lease very affordable - 700 sq.ft. 

Competition and Growth Potential: 
While the business has been built on retail entirely thus far, there are tremendous opportunities in building the wholesale channel: school, sports teams, wedding, catering and company functions. Owner is a strong supporter of the school community and school events.  It has also sponsored various high-end food and beverage events.

Key success factors
Attention to detail quality, quality and quality with a feminine touch.

Furniture Fixtures and Equipment: 
Included in the asking price is - Leasehold improvement (Flag ship standard), Furniture, Convection oven, Mixers, Fridge; Benches, Sinks, Lighting and Fixtures / racks

Reason for Selling: The owner has purchased another business and would like to focus on one business only.

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John Robertson: 604-308-7362
Tania Mostert: 604-727-6648
3755 Princess Avenue,
North Vancouver, BC, V7N 2E6
E-Mail: info@bravadobusinessbrokers.com
Fax: 604-924-1237

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