Thriving Butchery And Deli, Walk-In Ready, Durban South For Sale

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Lease Terms:

The business operates under a signed lease agreement. The lease has approximately 15 months remaining, expiring 30 September 2027. The monthly rental is R14,000 (R168,000 per annum). A deposit of R14,000 was paid at inception and is held at zero percent interest. The renewal period and escalation applicable to any renewal term are to be agreed upon with the landlord at the time of renewal. The lease is fully transferable to a new owner and the premises are formally designated for use as a butchery.

Leasehold Rent:

R14,000 per annum

Location:

Isipingo Beach, Durban South, KwaZulu-Natal. The business occupies a prime retail shop unit on a busy community high street in Isipingo Beach, a densely populated residential suburb south of Durban with strong daily foot traffic. The location benefits from excellent road visibility and easy accessibility, sitting within a small retail strip that serves the immediate Isipingo Beach community and passing trade from the surrounding Isipingo Hills and Prospecton areas.

Premises Details:

The business operates from a fully fitted and equipped retail shop unit of approximately 70 square metres. The premises include a cold room and compressor, multiple stand-up freezers and fridges, island display freezers, a deli counter, a preparation area with a double prep sink and prep table, full air conditioning, a security camera system, a chain-operated roller shutter, and burglar guards. The unit is fitted with branded in-store signage, display shelving, a checkout counter, and a point-of-sale system. The premises are held under a lease with approximately 15 months remaining at a monthly rental of R14,000. The lease is fully transferable to a new owner.

Size in square feet:

70

Business Operation

Management type:

This business is owner operated.

Expansion Potential:

The business carries significant and clearly identified expansion potential across multiple channels. The corporate catering model, currently generating R15,000 to R20,000 per month from a single registered vendor account, is directly replicable across numerous other large industrial employers in the Prospecton corridor including Toyota, SAB Breweries, Shatterproof, and others. The business currently receives 5 to 10 catering enquiries per week that it is unable to fully service. Weekend trading hours currently end at 4pm, and a single trial extension to 7pm on one Saturday generated an additional R6,500 in sales for those three hours alone. A wholesale supply channel to 8 to 10 identified local takeaway operators, each willing to commit to approximately 100kg of assorted meats per week, has been identified but not yet activated. Total paid marketing spend since launch is under R3,000, meaning the entire customer base has been built organically, and a structured marketing effort represents a near-certain sales multiplier. An operator with in-house meat processing capability would additionally unlock a material improvement in gross profit margins across all product categories.

Competition / Market:

The immediate Isipingo Beach area has limited direct butchery competition, which has contributed to the business establishing a loyal and growing community following since opening in November 2025. The business differentiates itself through a curated multi-supplier model, sourcing pre-packed products from premium butcheries across Durban and Johannesburg rather than processing meat in-house, which removes the operational complexity associated with traditional butchery competitors. Its own proprietary marinade and spice blend range, high-margin braai meal packages, and a WhatsApp community group of 700-plus members provide meaningful competitive insulation. The business also holds a registered vendor account with a corporate client in the nearby Prospecton industrial corridor, creating a revenue stream that is not dependent on walk-in retail trade.

Reasons for selling:

The business was established as a partnership side-venture by three co-equal partners, each of whom has separate full-time professional commitments. The business has grown beyond what can be adequately managed on a part-time basis, and all three partners have reached a point where the time, capacity, and focus required to take the business to its next level of growth is no longer available to them. The decision to sell is not driven by distress, ill health, or underperformance. The business is actively trading and the opportunity ahead is clear. The partners are selling because the right next chapter for this business belongs to a dedicated owner who can give it the attention and investment it deserves.

Trading hours:

Mon - Friday: 10m to 6pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Employees:

3

Years established:

7 months

Other Information

Support & training:

The current owners are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful transition for the incoming buyer. A structured handover period will be offered, during which the owners will provide full operational training covering day-to-day running of the business, supplier relationships and ordering processes, the point-of-sale system and reporting, staff management, the corporate catering account and how it operates, the WhatsApp community group and how it is used as a marketing channel, and the proprietary marinade and spice blend range. The two transferring staff members bring continuity of operational knowledge from day one. The length and structure of the handover period is negotiable and can be discussed as part of the sale terms.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

R491,850 - included in the asking price

Inventory / Stock value:

R131,600 - included in the asking price