Primary Category:Food & Related Product Businesses for Sale
Established, full-service butcher shop with $1.07M in annual revenue and $183K in Seller’s Discretionary Earnings, in the St. Louis area. Known for high-quality meats, strong community reputation and consistent seasonal demand.
Deal Details:
SBA Pre-Qualified
Inventory (included): $100,000
FF&E (included): $85,000
Operating Business Value: $415,000
The operating business is priced at approximately ~2.4x SDE, in line with market expectations for owner-operated specialty retail food businesses. Any transfer, lease, or purchase of real property will be handled separately by a Missouri-licensed real estate attorney.
Operations & Product Offering:
All butchering and smokehouse production are performed in-house. Product offerings include:
Fresh-cut beef, pork and chicken
Smoked meats and homemade sausages
Deli meats and cheeses
Freezer orders (quarters, halves and sides)
Exotic meats (elk, bison, wild boar, ostrich, alligator, rabbit)
Private-label spices, sauces, frozen sides and pet products
Seasonal & Specialty Revenue:
Deer and game processing is a major seasonal driver, with approximately 500–1,000 deer processed annually. The business draws customers from multiple hours away during peak hunting season due to limited regional processing capacity.
The company maintains stable wholesale and institutional accounts including: Bars and restaurants, VFWs and American Legions, Union halls and clubs, and Food pantries. These relationships provide consistent, repeat revenue beyond retail foot traffic.
The Ideal Buyer:
> Owner-operator, butcher or chef
> Food entrepreneur seeking a turnkey operation
> Specialty food retailer or grocery operator
> Restaurant group or meat distributor expanding into retail and processing
Additional Notes:
Equipment, fixtures and inventory are included in the sale. Seller financing may be available for qualified buyers.
Financial Information
$415,000
Asking Price
$183,741
Cash Flow
$1,075,083
Gross Revenue
N/A
Down Payment
Yes
Financing
N/A
Adjusted EBITDA
Business Location
City:
St Louis
State:Missouri
Financing Comments
Seller financing is negotiable depending on deal structure.
Reason for Sale
Retirement
Detailed information
Year Established:
Home Based:No
Franchise:No
Relocatable:No
Lender Prequalified:No
SBA Prequalified:Yes
Full-Time Employees: 5
Part-Time Employees:1
Contractors:N/A
Owner Worked Hours/w:N/A
Inventory Included: Yes
Inventory Value:
$100,000
Monthly Rent:
N/A
Real Estate Available: No
Real Estate Included: No
Real Estate Value:
N/A
FF&E Included?: Yes
FF&E Value: $85,000
Training/Support
The current owner is willing to provide training and transition support for a period of up to two months to help ensure a smooth and successful transfer of ownership.
Facilities
Business operates from an established St. Louis location suited to current operations. Details regarding occupancy, lease, or any potential real-property transfer will be provided separately through appropriate licensed real estate attorney.
Market Outlook/Competition
Competition primarily comes from grocery chains and warehouse retailers, but there are few independent butcher shops in the region. The business benefits from a loyal, multi-generational customer base and strong community reputation. During COVID, when larger stores faced shortages, the shop remained well stocked and gained many new customers—many of whom continue to return today.
Real Estate Description
Real Estate sold separately. Any transfer, lease, or purchase of real property will be handled separately by a Missouri-licensed real estate attorney.
Established, profitable franchise in the Metro St. Louis area represents a turnkey opportunity with strong three-year financial performance and significant...
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