SOLD – This business is ready for an energetic entrepreneur that has a passion for heathy food and is ready to hit the ground running. Meal prep and delivery is a growing industry and is less wasteful than traditional food service business which is great for the local environment. All this and extremely profitable which is great for the business owner, giving you the ability to reinvest and grow or make an impact in the local community through philanthropic endeavors.
The menu changes each week to keep it fresh and orders are placed through a software platform so that purchasing and fulfillment can be done efficiently with minimal waste. Business is located in close proximity to needed resources so supply chain disruptions have not been an issue. Business has seen consistent growth and now the owner is looking to retire once someone is found to take the reins and run with it
ABB-22065305-80
Washtenaw Co.
Meal Prep and Delivery – Specialized Catering
$495,000
$561,589 (2021)
$211,696
Inventory Included
$60,000 (included in asking price)
2006
Owner plus 2 F/T, 4 P/T and 1 IC
The business is a leased commercial kitchen in an industrial park, centrally located with easy access to major freeways. The facility is approximately 1600 square feet with complete use of all of the space. The kitchen is well organized, clean and all equipment is in good working order. Currently leased $2,300.00 month with a good working relationship with the landlord.
This property is leased.
For the hardworking entrepreneur there are lots of opportunities to take this business to the next level through organic expansion as busy families find these healthy convenient dishes a great alternative to fast food or the work force that has relocated to the work from home environment yet lack the time to make healthy meals and get their work done.
Additional channels for growth would be to focus on localized catering opportunities or begin to scale this business but replicating the proven and profitable model in other metropolitan areas. The sky is the limit depending on the effort applied.
This business is in a category of it’s own, although there is competition from other food service related businesses, the meal prep and meal kit delivery industry is predicted to have solid growth into the future.
Seller will provide training to help the purchaser take over providing a smooth transition while learning the business and its operating activities, gaining and understanding of the customers and vendor partners, and building a working relationship with the employees.
Seller wants to retire and is looking for a qualified buyer that will take pride in maintaining the integrity and reputation that has been established.
Michelle Webster – Advanced Business Brokers
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A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dr. Mark Hagar brings decades of hands-on experience in small business ownership, acquisitions, and turnarounds to his role as a business broker. Over his distinguished career, he has acquired and operated more than 20 companies and engineered over 50 successful turnarounds, giving him a uniquely practical understanding of what makes businesses succeed, and sell. His portfolio spans manufacturing, distribution, and service firms in industries including printing, education, military contracting, aerospace, and orthopedics. This diverse background enables him to identify value, anticipate buyer needs, and structure complex deals with confidence and precision.
Mark holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from Cranfield University’s School of Management in Bedford, England—one of Europe’s leading business schools. His research on small business resilience and operational excellence has been recognized by the Small Business Institute (SBI), the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), and the International Council for Small Business (ICSB).
In addition to his business career, Dr. Hagar has served as a member of faculty at several institutions of higher education, including Holy Cross College (Notre Dame), Trine University, and the University of Saint Francis. He also hosted Your Business Matters, a small business–focused radio show and podcast for more than a decade and is the author of Small Fortunes – the Acquisition Entrepreneur’s Guide to Buying a Profitable Small Business.
A passionate advocate for entrepreneurs, Mark previously chaired the Indiana Leadership Council for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), representing small business owners before state and federal legislators. He currently serves as President of the Allen County, Indiana Economic Development
Commission.
As a broker, Mark specializes in industrial, manufacturing, and distribution firms, with particular expertise in special situations, distressed assets, and complex transitions where experience, creativity and discretion are central to success.