5/3 Southern Cross Dr, Armidale, NSW 2350

A RARE CHANCE TO AQUIRE

DJs Wholesale Fruit Market was established over 30 years ago (although not always called this). The current owners have successfully grown the business since 2003.

Whilst successfully growing this business they established a peeled vegetable section to compliment the wholesale and were also able to marry up a 2nd business known as Foodie Bliss (retail), expanding into cheeses, charcuterie, speciality cooking condiments, takeaway coffee, cake and ready made healthy lunches.

The wholesale also has a comprehensive and independenty certified food safety program (HACCP) which will easily enable the new owners to expand in any direction they choose.

A full list of plant equipment is available from Julie Schaefer 0408 200 668 or via email julie@usarmidale.com.au or at the office 127-129 Beardy Street, Armidale.

LOCATION

Newly positioned in the western industrial area of Armidale making it more accessible for trucks on delivery & the premises are only 2yrs old.

MARKETING

Currently utilising facebook & instagram
Selected runs on local radio station: AM & FM
Magazine: “Focus”
Paper: “Armidale Express” & “The Extra”
Internet site: The basics are set up – Room for growth in this area.

LEASE DETAILS

Wholesale: Current lease until 20/11/2020 with a 5 year option.
$2516.29 per month.
Water Approx $182 per quarter
Electricity Average $820 per month.
Parking: 3 car spaces

EMPLOYEES

The business has a strong workforce with long term staff members, ranging from 14 years to 8 years of service.

TRADE HOURS

Wholesale – Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm, Saturday 7am to 1pm

CONTRACTS

Contracts: Compass Group Australiasia, Yarra Valley Farms, Cater Care & HNE Health.

Preferred suppliers of: Nursing homes, catering businesses & local businesses.

OPPORTUNITIES

No franchise fees or royalties to pay.

There is a huge opportunity to expand this business. Firstly the peeled vegetable portion of the wholesale (know & registered as Ezy Peel) is an area that could be easily expanded as other businesses try to reduce staff costs. The current owners have really only focused on the Armidale area, however they have had enquiries from other NSW locations. The same applies for the growth of the wholesale fruit & vegetables, again requests to supply from other towns in the New England area.