$183K SDE Butcher Shop w/ RE | $1.07M Rev | ~2.4x Multiple | St. Louis
Business Description
Established, full-service butcher shop with $1.07M in annual revenue and $183K in Seller’s Discretionary Earnings, operating from owned real estate in the St. Louis area. Known for high-quality meats, strong community reputation and consistent seasonal demand.
Valuation Summary:
Inventory (included): $100,000
FF&E (included): $85,000
Real Estate (included): $305,000
Operating Business Value: $440,000
The operating business is priced at approximately ~2.4x SDE, in line with market expectations for owner-operated specialty retail food businesses.
Operations & Product Offering:
All butchering and smokehouse production are performed in-house. Product offerings include:
Fresh-cut beef, pork and chicken
Smoked meats and homemade sausages
Deli meats and cheeses
Freezer orders (quarters, halves and sides)
Exotic meats (elk, bison, wild boar, ostrich, alligator, rabbit)
Private-label spices, sauces, frozen sides and pet products
Seasonal & Specialty Revenue:
Deer and game processing is a major seasonal driver, with approximately 500–1,000 deer processed annually. The business draws customers from multiple hours away during peak hunting season due to limited regional processing capacity.
The company maintains stable wholesale and institutional accounts including: Bars and restaurants, VFWs and American Legions, Union halls and clubs, and Food pantries. These relationships provide consistent, repeat revenue beyond retail foot traffic.
The Ideal Buyer:
> Owner-operator, butcher or chef
> Food entrepreneur seeking a turnkey operation
> Specialty food retailer or grocery operator
> Restaurant group or meat distributor expanding into retail and processing
Additional Notes:
Equipment, fixtures and inventory are included in the sale. Seller financing may be available for qualified buyers.
Valuation Summary:
Inventory (included): $100,000
FF&E (included): $85,000
Real Estate (included): $305,000
Operating Business Value: $440,000
The operating business is priced at approximately ~2.4x SDE, in line with market expectations for owner-operated specialty retail food businesses.
Operations & Product Offering:
All butchering and smokehouse production are performed in-house. Product offerings include:
Fresh-cut beef, pork and chicken
Smoked meats and homemade sausages
Deli meats and cheeses
Freezer orders (quarters, halves and sides)
Exotic meats (elk, bison, wild boar, ostrich, alligator, rabbit)
Private-label spices, sauces, frozen sides and pet products
Seasonal & Specialty Revenue:
Deer and game processing is a major seasonal driver, with approximately 500–1,000 deer processed annually. The business draws customers from multiple hours away during peak hunting season due to limited regional processing capacity.
The company maintains stable wholesale and institutional accounts including: Bars and restaurants, VFWs and American Legions, Union halls and clubs, and Food pantries. These relationships provide consistent, repeat revenue beyond retail foot traffic.
The Ideal Buyer:
> Owner-operator, butcher or chef
> Food entrepreneur seeking a turnkey operation
> Specialty food retailer or grocery operator
> Restaurant group or meat distributor expanding into retail and processing
Additional Notes:
Equipment, fixtures and inventory are included in the sale. Seller financing may be available for qualified buyers.
About the Business
- Employees
- 6 (5 Full-time, 1 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- The building and all equipment necessary to operate the business are included in the purchase price.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Competition primarily comes from grocery chains and warehouse retailers, but there are few independent butcher shops in the region. The business benefits from a loyal, multi-generational customer base and strong community reputation. During COVID, when larger stores faced shortages, the shop remained well stocked and gained many new customers—many of whom continue to return today.
- Opportunities for Growth
- This turnkey butcher shop offers excellent growth potential through expanded retail hours, catering services, online ordering and increased wholesale distribution.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- The current owner is willing to provide training and transition support for a period of up to two months to help ensure a smooth and successful transfer of ownership.
- Financing Options
- Seller financing is negotiable depending on deal structure.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2485236
- Listing Views
- 8
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