Mushrooms Melbourne, established 3 years ago, has quickly grown into a renowned provider of over 18 varieties of organic gourmet and medicinal mushrooms. We are proud to present an exceptional opportunity for an aspiring or experienced entrepreneur to acquire a flourishing vertical mushroom business with a strong market presence.
Key Features and Achievements:
Diverse Mushroom Varieties: Specialising in a wide range of organic gourmet and medicinal mushrooms, our farm is a hub of quality and variety, catering to health-conscious consumers and culinary enthusiasts alike.
Robust Business Model: The business boasts a renewed 2-year lease from December 2023, with options for additional years, ensuring stability and continuity. Our landlord is cooperative, making this transition seamless.
Lucrative Contracts: A highlight of our operation is the $1 million+ per year contract with a major wholesale supplier and grocery store chain, demonstrating our market influence and demand. The business currently turns away other wholesalers due to demand from the 1 contract. Located 10 minutes from the Epping Wholesale market, the farm's location is perfectly suited for large pallet deliveries to Melbournes biggest wholesale market for further growth oppurtunities.
Prestigious Clientele: We take pride in supplying to MasterChef and numerous renowned Australian chefs, & Melbournes high end resturants, a testament to our product quality and reputation in the culinary world.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our farm is equipped with automated machinery for bagging grow blocks and all essential equipment for full-scale mushroom production, ensuring efficiency and high capacity to output around 1 tonne a week.
Reliable Suppliers Network: We have established a strong network of suppliers for all materials and consumables, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operations.
Impressive Financials: The business generated $250-400k annually in wholesale and over $50k+ from website and walk in sales (retail), achieved organically without any advertising expenses. The business hasn't been able to fufill the large weekly backorder ($1million + wholesale contract) due to the owners ongoing disability.
Included in Sale: All machinery and fitout to factory in Thomastown. ($400k+ in fixtures and machinery) + $50k in Incubation Stock (Ready to be fruited blocks)
Dedicated Team: Our operations are supported by 4 committed staff members, working five days a week to maintain the highest standards of production and service.
Reason for Sale: The sale is due to the owner's motorbike accident, presenting a unique opportunity for a new owner to step in and continue the business's growth trajectory.
Support for Smooth Transition: We offer 3 months of training and support to the buyer, ensuring a smooth handover and continuity of the business's successful operations.
