Established, profitable bakery manufacturer based in Gqeberha (Eastern Cape) with 30 years’ trading history and strong, long-standing retail relationships. The sale includes the business plus the production property, with a trained team in place and 1 year part-time seller support offered for a smooth handover.
Business Description
This is a dedicated production bakery supplying a mix of major retail groups and smaller independent retailers. The operation is proven, stable year-round (with predictable seasonal spikes), and set up for consistent wholesale production and dispatch.
The business includes a production kitchen/bakery, dispatch area, and freezers for cold storage. A custom-built production line is owned outright and forms a key capability of the business.
The brand assets (name/logo/packaging) are included, and the business is also rebrandable if preferred.
Key Highlights
30 years established with strong retailer relationships
Approx. 80 active stores supplied weekly
Dedicated production site (not a retail shopfront)
Property included in sale (Newton Park, Gqeberha area)
15 trained staff in place
Custom-built production line (owned outright)
Demand is steady year-round with spikes around Christmas, Easter, and Heritage Day
Previous HACCP certification held; renewal due and straightforward
1 year part-time seller support to train buyer due to specialist artisan-style processes
Reason for Sale
Owner is retiring.
Staff / Training / Support
A fully trained team is in place. Seller will provide 1 year part-time support and will document processes/SOPs to support the transition.
Premises
Dedicated production property included in the sale. Facility includes production space, dispatch area, and cold storage/freezers.
Confidentiality / Next Steps
Financials and further operational details are available to qualified buyers upon request via the platform messaging system.
