Treats Delivery an excellently located, popular cake and dessert take away located in a busy residential suburb of Durham, on a busy commuter road to this thriving town. This business has an exceptional reputation and is known for its high-quality take on cakes, desserts and sweet treats which are all available with delivery throughout Durham. The establishment is a firm favourite amongst both locals and visitors to the area with the benefit of being in a leasehold premises with a takeaway counter in a busy urban area on the main commuter route through Durham.
SERIVCE OFFERINGS
Cakes: A selection of freshly prepared and individually designed cakes available by the slice.
Waffles: A range of freshly prepared waffles, with a range of toppings which have been pre-selected with a theme.
Ice Cream Sundaes: A large range of homemade ice cream flavours and toppings.
Cheesecake: A large range of freshly prepared cheesecakes, available to purchase by the slice with differing fillings and flavours.
Brownies: A range of flavours/fillings and toppings available by the slice or in a takeaway pot.
Milk Shakes & Slushies: A full range of milkshakes and slushies.
External Catering: Bespoke celebration cakes and cupcakes for many occasions, birthdays, anniversaries, parties.
MARKET ANALYSIS
Market Trends
1. Growth of Online Delivery Services: The rise of platforms like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub has made dessert delivery more accessible, driving market growth.
2. Increased Demand for Convenience: Consumers are increasingly seeking convenience, opting for delivery services instead of visiting stores or restaurants.
3. Customization and Personalization: Many consumers are looking for unique and customizable dessert options, catering to individual preferences and dietary restrictions.
4. Sustainability Trends: Eco-friendly packaging and sustainable sourcing are becoming important factors for consumers, influencing their purchasing decisions.
The dessert delivery market is poised for growth, driven by evolving consumer preferences and technological advancements in delivery services. Businesses that focus on quality, customization, and sustainability will likely find success in this competitive landscape.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Gross Revenue: £187k
Net Profit: £TBC
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Reviews:
4.5 star rating on ‘Google Reviews’ with over 20 reviews.
5.0 star rating on ‘Facebook’
4.8 star rating on ‘Just Eat’
Loyal Customers: Regular, repeat customer base provides ongoing consistent revenue.
EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES
Franchise: The business is an excellent model to use to springboard from and open additional locations from, either through location expansion or by franchising the model.
Mobile Catering: Addition of a mobile catering van to offer hot/cold desserts in business parks and local events.
New Menu Items: Introducing more vegan and gluten-free to cater to a wider audience.
Increased Operating Hours: The business operates through peak periods, however there is scope to increase this more during the week.
OPERATIONS
The business operates with the owner and 6 part time employees, who are hoping to remain with the business going forward. The business has limited opening hours throughout the evenings Friday to Monday.
PREMISES
The premises is a ground floor retail unit in an extremely busy urban area on a parade of retail shops. The premises is made available by way of a new lease at £900pcm.
The vendor has made improvements to the property since inception and introduced new catering equipment and fittings which offer a warm and welcoming environment for customers for the counter service and requires no further investment from an incoming operator who can capitalise on the fit out to date.
Viewing is essential to appreciate the quality of the business on offer.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Detailed financial statements and information is available upon request.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information is available by speaking with the us and viewings are strictly by appointment only.
For more information please contact us.
