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Established Italian Deli & Catering Opportunity

Essex County, NJ, USA
Listed 109 days ago

Well-established, family-owned Italian deli with a 17-year history of serving quality food and building a loyal, repeat customer base. Known for its hot and cold Italian sandwiches, wraps, salads, and lunch specialties, the business has become a neighborhood favorite among local residents, area businesses, and repeat catering customers. Approximately 85% of revenue is generated through deli sales, with the balance derived from corporate catering and party platters. Breakfast sandwiches account for approximately 5% of overall sales. Located on a major roadway in Northern New Jersey, the business benefits from excellent visibility, repeat clientele, and a reputation for quality food and service.

Employees

5 FT/5 PT

Real Estate

Lease

Relocatable

This business can be relocated

Trading Hours

Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm; Sat 8am-3pm

Management Type

This business is owner operated.

Premises Details

Situated within a well-established shopping center on a high-traffic commercial corridor, benefiting from strong visibility, convenient access, and ample parking. The facility includes seating for approximately 30-35 customers and a fully equipped commercial kitchen capable of supporting current deli, takeout, and catering operations.

Years Established

17

Support & Training

Will train for 2 weeks @ $0 cost.

Expansion Potential

Opportunities exist to open on Sundays, expand corporate catering and party platter sales, increase digital marketing efforts, establish an active social media presence, and further leverage online ordering and third-party delivery platforms. Additional growth may be achieved by extending operating hours to capture dinner traffic and introducing additional menu offerings. The business has built a strong reputation and loyal customer base while utilizing limited marketing, providing a new owner with several opportunities to further expand the business.

Competition / Market

The business operates within the deli, takeout, and catering segments of the food service industry. The surrounding market supports a number of established Italian delis and specialty food businesses, reflecting strong consumer demand for quality Italian food offerings. The Company's long-standing reputation, loyal customer base, prime location, and established catering relationships have enabled it to compete successfully within the marketplace for more than 17 years.

Inventory / Stock Value

$5,000 - included in the asking price

Reason for Selling

The owners are seeking to retire and transition the business to a new owner.

Financials

Asking Price
$325K
RevenueMost Recent Year
$723K
Earnings (SDE)Last Reported
$151K
Assets ValueIncluded in Asking Price
$98K
Seller Financing
Not available

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