"Selling your business is our business"
"Selling your business is our business"
Fully describe the business's activities?
This business makes all its food in-house. This small sit-down restaurant has a significant delivery component serving its surrounding residential and corporate clients.
They focus on and serve their clientele with:
Coffee
Daily Meals
Smoothies
Milkshakes
Wraps
Quiches
Toasted Sandwiches
Breakfast
Fresh Juices
Snacks i.e. Biscuits, muffins, protein balls, brownies, etc.
Cold Drinks
Their liquor licence recelty acquired, allows them to serve alcohol from 11:00 - 22:00 and with this, the business is well positioned to grow from strength to strength with functions and many more offerings.
How long has the business been established?
3 Years - Since January 2022
How long has the owner had the business?
2 Years and 10 Months - Since October 2022
Give a breakdown between sit-down, takeaways and deliveries
All items on the menu are available for sit-down, takeaway and delivery
Sit-Down 20%
Take Away 20%
Delivery 60%
How does the business operate on a daily basis?
The Staff arrive from 7:30 and the doors open at 8:00
Orders received on WhatsApp line
Assist walk-in customers
Lunch rush starts from 10:00 ending any time between 12:00 and 14:00
Usual service of daily meal supper orders until about 17:30
Clean down and doors close at 18:00
How are the clients attracted to the business?
Fliers handed out to the businesses in the Business Park and residential clients in the area.
Google (Google reviews)
Facebook
Instagram
Word of mouth
Registered QR Code
What Advertising/Marketing is carried out?
See above
Does the business have any contract work?
They have a lot of repeat clients and businesses in the area.
One specific business order between 6 and 26 lunch meals every day.
The Local hospital order meals for the doctors and the rest of the staff supports them well
Other clients order meeting platters on a regular basis
They are also a registered vendor at Stellenbosch University - Contract for function in August 2025
What competition exists?
There is one larger restaurant in the area that serves the clients after hours as well.
Some smaller competitors.
What are the seasonal trends?
Winter season show less sit-down customers
Is the business VAT Registered?
Yes
What VAT documentation is on file?
Can be acquired on request
Are there up-to-date Management Accounts available?
Yes
What Balance Sheet and Income Statements are available?
Up to date
What percentage of the business is cash/credit?
Cash is less than 5%
No Credit is extended
How could the profitability of the business be improved?
More active advertising
Keeping a close eye on the costing
What is the total staff complement?
The small business is run by the owner and her daughter, who is also the Head Chef
There is a junior Chef Commis who is also working in the business.
However, the Junior Chef and the daughter will be getting married, and they plan to go overseas.
The owners employed a more junior chef who also acts as waiter, runner, barista, and scullery.
The owner and her husband, when he is available, deal with the front of house. She is also doing admin and finance.
Give a breakdown of staff/ functions/ length of service?
Head Chef - 3 years - Runs kitchen, plans menu, purchases, stock control. ( Her leaving creates the opportunity for an Owner Operator to step into the business )
Chef Commis - 1 month - Prep, assist head chef wherever needed. ( Also leaving - we have left a salary as budget to replace him )
Waiter/Runner/Barista/Scullery - 7 months - Deliveries, assist customers, make coffee etc., help with prep.
Do any receive special perks or incentives?
Staff lunches and coffee/tea
Owners take all meals instead of salaries
How involved is the Owner in running the business?
Hands on
When does the current lease end?
30 September 2025
Is there an option of renewal & what period?
Yes - a 3 year period has been offered if interested
What is the annual escalation %?
Currently 8% but negotiable
What are the trading hours?
8:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday
What is the square meters of the business?
93.37m2 Gross Unit Size (GBA)
86.19m2 Internal Unit Size (GLA)
Is a copy of the lease available?
Yes
Do you require a licence?
Yes
What lease deposit and/or other surety is required?
To be discussed with the landlord
What are the main assets of the business?
Equipment as per asset list
Are any items not included in the sale?
Items not listed on the asset list (i.e. antique cupboard)
What is their overall condition?
Good working condition
Do any require repairing?
No. Maintenance is done as required.
How have they been valued ?
Depreciation on fair market price
Strengths?
Fast, Quality, Unique food
Liquor License in place
Weaknesses?
Marketing
Opportunities?
Build marketing
New development within Paardevlei to commence shortly
With correct marketing business hours/days can be extended
What is the reason for the sale?
Head Chef and Waiter/Runner are getting married and moving to America
Why is this a good business?
This is a unique business that fills the need for healthy, hearty meals with a low-carb/banting style option without compromising on flavor.
What makes them unique is that all food is prepared fresh in-store!
Someone with a passion for food and baking can step in on the basis that has been laid and take the business to the next level !
They have a Google rating of 4.9/5 stars.
To maintain the company's uniqueness, a comprehensive recipe book will be provided, but new owners can bring their flavour and style to the business.
They have built a customer base by being willing to accommodate customers' special requests.
As new office space is built, the customer base grows.
