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Established Italian Deli & Catering Opportunity For Sale

Essex County, New Jersey, US
Asking Price:
$325,000 Furniture / Fixtures and Inventory / Stock included
Sales Revenue:
$723,402
Cash Flow:
$151,037

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.

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

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.

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
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.

Reasons for selling:

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

Trading hours:

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

Employees:
5 FT/5 PT
Years established:
17

Other Information

Support & training:

Will train for 2 weeks @ $0 cost.

Furniture / Fixtures value:
$98,450 - included in the asking price
Inventory / Stock value:
$5,000 - included in the asking price
Relocatable:
This business can be relocated