This south side butcher shop would have to be one of the best buys / value for money businesses on the market today. Showing a net profit of $153,000 to the working owner the sale price of $90,000 surely makes this business exceptional value and compelling viewing. 

• Business established some 15 years
• Secure lease to 31/7/09 with 3 year option in place
• Assign or take out a new lease
• Rent & outgoings $2,327 p.m. + gst
• Trades Monday to Friday 7am to 5.30 pm
• Trades half day on Saturday
• Hires out spit roast cooker
• Run by owner + one other butcher (staff)
  
• Sale price $90,000 + stock $7,000
  

The butcher shop is situated in a nice strip shopping centre with a good mix of tenants and ample parking. The shop has 30m2 of cold room + 6m2 walk in freezer. Equipment includes band saw, vacuum packer, sausage fillers, mincer, smoke house, slicer, tenderiser and Toyota HiLux vehicle. There is a lot more equipment than this included. 

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The tax return figures to 30/6/07 show the following declared income:- 

• Gross sales $466,359
• Gross profit $246,868 (53%)
• Expenses $93,742
• Net profit $153,126 to owner
  

Last X'Mas the shop sold 97 hams with the take hitting $18K for the week. There is plenty of scope to grow the business further as the current owner does not advertise. He concentrates on selling quality product resulting in excellent margins. The owner wishes to retire thus he is virtually giving the unencumbered business away.