For Sale: A 100-Year-Old Salad Company Doing $10.5M in Sales

In today’s episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, we take a deep dive into a unique business—a 100-year-old salad manufacturing company in Los Angeles County. Hosts Michael Girdley, Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endresen, and special guest Chelsea Wood from Acquisition Lab discuss the ins and outs of this $4.6 million deal. From potato salads to military contracts, this business has strong growth potential, but with a few possible red flags. The team explores potential buyer profiles, operational challenges, and whether this company is ready for a modern makeover.Thanks to this week's sponsor:Acquisition Lab and their team have been longtime supporters of the pod.Acquisition Lab exists to help people buy a business and navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.If you are serious about buying a business, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, [email protected] and mention us ;) Key Points Discussed:1. The Business Breakdown – Overview of the salad manufacturing company's performance, including its product mix and client base.2. Growth Opportunities – How the business has grown from $6 million to $10.5 million in sales in four years and what potential lies ahead.3. Operational Concerns – Challenges with scaling, customer concentration, and the company’s long-standing history.4. The Real Estate Factor – How LA real estate could impact the business's profitability and future growth.5. Diversification & Expansion – The possibilities of expanding the product line to healthier or more modern offerings.Subscribe to weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inboxAdvertise with us by clicking here Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show! Follow us on Twitter @acquanon Learnings about small business acquisitions and operations. For inquiries or suggestions, email us at [email protected]

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