Location: Stratford, Connecticut (Fairfield County)
Asking Price: Asset Sale – Inquire for Details
Facility Size: ~1,200 sq. ft.
Established: 1 Year
The Opportunity: A Fully Compliant, Launch-Ready Production & Retail Space
Skip the steep construction costs, supply chain delays, and permitting uncertainties that derail most culinary startups. This asset sale presents a rare opportunity to acquire a currently operating, professionally engineered bakery, café, and commercial food manufacturing facility in Fairfield County.
Originally optimized for a highly regulated hemp product environment, the facility was built to rigorous cleanliness, documentation, and structural standards. Ownership was recently preparing to launch an expanded concept under the Stratford Bakery brand. However, due to a key partner stepping away for personal reasons, this pristine, fully inspected space is now available for immediate transition.
Facility Highlights & Industrial Infrastructure
The 1,200 sq. ft. footprint seamlessly balances high-volume backend production with an inviting, client-facing retail front.
- The Buildout: Features professional plumbing, updated electrical, specialized lighting, durable wall paneling, and a fluid production layout.
- Climate Control: Outfitted with a brand-new, energy-efficient furnace and central A/C system installed in 2024.
- Regulatory Compliance: The facility passed rigorous local Health Department, Fire Marshal, and Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) bakery, food manufacturing, and beverage manufacturing inspections in March and April. It is 100% code-compliant and operational.
High-Value Equipment & Specialized Assets
The sale includes a comprehensive array of commercial kitchen assets, leasehold improvements, and advanced packaging machinery:
- Core Kitchen Assets: Commercial ovens, extensive refrigeration units, stainless steel prep and production areas, commercial sinks, and retail display shelving.
- Manufacturing Specialized Gear: A premium steam-jacketed kettle, automated food/liquid depositors, and a vertical wrap/packaging machine designed for retail-ready packaged goods.
- Retail Front: Includes a front greeting counter and specialized retail display elements.
Ultimate Versatility: One Facility, Multiple Revenue Streams
Because of its hybrid manufacturing-meets-retail design, the infrastructure is endlessly adaptable for a new owner's vision:
- Commercial Bakery & Café
- Packaged Food & Beverage/Juice Manufacturing
- Ghost Kitchen Operations & High-Volume Meal Prep
- Specialty Dessert or Pizza Café Concepts
Fresh, Low-Overhead Lease Structure
Instead of forcing a stressful lease assumption, the landlord is fully aligned with the transition and will issue a brand-new lease directly to the incoming owner.
- Terms: Choice of a 5-year or 10-year term.
- Base Rent: Highly competitive at $2,450 per month (with modest $50 annual increases) plus trash and utilities.
Operational Blueprints & Transition Support
You are inheriting much more than physical equipment. The seller has compiled a robust library of operational systems born out of their strict compliance background, including detailed SOPs, sanitation procedures, and workflow documents.
Transition Support Includes:
- Complete walkthroughs of equipment operation, supplier networks, and POS system setups.
- At the buyer’s option, the transaction can include the proprietary recipes, production methods, and menu planning specifically created for the intended Stratford Bakery concept rollout.
