Specialty Foods Importer & Retailer
Business Description
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a highly regarded specialty foods business focused exclusively on importing and retailing premium European products. Originally established as a hybrid restaurant-market-wholesale concept, the business has evolved into a streamlined importer and boutique retailer, known for its high-quality, additive-free offerings and strong customer loyalty.
The company sources artisan products directly from long-standing suppliers, offering customers a curated selection that includes world-class cheeses, cured meats and traditional pantry staples. They also create fresh homemade pasta, pasta sauces homemade frozen pizza and artisan breads. These products are distributed via farmers markets and specialty retail partnerships. The brand is widely recognized in the region for its authenticity and craftsmanship, having developed a loyal following among food enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers.
This business is being sold with its 2,000sq ft commercial space. Since Covid they have not reopened their doors to customers so this operates as a production and repacking site. They still have all necessary equipment to reopen their doors to the public if a new owner wants to introduce a ‘new’ revenue stream. This structure offers excellent margins, low overhead, and significant potential for expansion—whether into e-commerce, private label development, or broader distribution through specialty grocers and co-ops.
Key assets include proprietary recipes and sourcing channels, a well-developed brand with marketing collateral, and a highly reputable name with years of goodwill in the regional gourmet food community. Operational systems, supplier relationships, and event logistics are in place, making this an excellent turnkey opportunity.
Highlights:
• Established importer with strong relationships across gourmet food channels
• Diverse, in-demand product line with consistent sales at premium farmers markets and specialty events
• Clean, debt-free operation with no lease obligations
• Fully compliant with health and food safety regulations
• Growth potential in online retail, subscription models, and regional wholesale
• Price includes commercial space to utilize as local restaurant or repackaging and distribution center
This is an ideal acquisition for a buyer with a passion for specialty foods, and direct-to-consumer sales, looking for a flexible business with a strong foundation and excellent growth potential.
The company sources artisan products directly from long-standing suppliers, offering customers a curated selection that includes world-class cheeses, cured meats and traditional pantry staples. They also create fresh homemade pasta, pasta sauces homemade frozen pizza and artisan breads. These products are distributed via farmers markets and specialty retail partnerships. The brand is widely recognized in the region for its authenticity and craftsmanship, having developed a loyal following among food enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers.
This business is being sold with its 2,000sq ft commercial space. Since Covid they have not reopened their doors to customers so this operates as a production and repacking site. They still have all necessary equipment to reopen their doors to the public if a new owner wants to introduce a ‘new’ revenue stream. This structure offers excellent margins, low overhead, and significant potential for expansion—whether into e-commerce, private label development, or broader distribution through specialty grocers and co-ops.
Key assets include proprietary recipes and sourcing channels, a well-developed brand with marketing collateral, and a highly reputable name with years of goodwill in the regional gourmet food community. Operational systems, supplier relationships, and event logistics are in place, making this an excellent turnkey opportunity.
Highlights:
• Established importer with strong relationships across gourmet food channels
• Diverse, in-demand product line with consistent sales at premium farmers markets and specialty events
• Clean, debt-free operation with no lease obligations
• Fully compliant with health and food safety regulations
• Growth potential in online retail, subscription models, and regional wholesale
• Price includes commercial space to utilize as local restaurant or repackaging and distribution center
This is an ideal acquisition for a buyer with a passion for specialty foods, and direct-to-consumer sales, looking for a flexible business with a strong foundation and excellent growth potential.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 18
- Employees
- 1
- Facilities & Assets
- Founded in 2007 with the vision of bringing premium European products to the American household. Prior to the pandemic this business had a bustling storefront serving customers on site, a wholesale sector selling products to grocery stores and a strong presence at multiple markets.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- With strategic partnerships, industry knowledge and a career dedicated to fine foods- the seller has positioned themselves to be the only local fine foods retailer.
- Opportunities for Growth
- This business is consistently bringing in over $150,000 in topline revenue while only selling their fine foods at farmers markets. Any new owner could;
1) Re-open the commercial space to instantly increase revenues by providing the same premier products to customers
2) Begin selling the boutique bottled/jarred goods online using all private labelling already in place
3) Reignite wholesale production to bring entire product lines back into local grocery stores
4) Expand into new farmers markets to be more active and increase exposure
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Moving
- Transition Support
- 2 Week
Listing Info
- ID
- 2400407
- Listing Views
- 92
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