Artisanal Master Charcutier: Dominant Market Position 1478

This classically trained chef interned in Napa Valley before returning to Georgia with a big idea for this business. With his wife as co-owner, they began producing small-batch salami from a 200-square-foot shared kitchen and attending weekly farmers’ markets. With 2025 revenue nearly reaching $4M, and numerous annual awards for innovative and flavorful meats, the operation continues to focus on small-batch charcuterie, blending traditional European methods with distinct regional ingredients to create meat products of unparalleled quality. Items are sliced and packaged in-house or shipped to a regional co-packer. The company operates across five primary revenue channels: retail sales, national distribution, farmers' markets, direct business-to-business sales, and co-packing and white-labeling. Additional growth opportunities exist in direct-to-consumer online fulfillment. The initial placement at grocery stores has already been completed, with the addition of a new commercial client booked in January###-###-#### The next step is achieving a larger footprint with big-box and secured retailers. An NDA is required to receive a comprehensive Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) crafted by ProNova Partners. Detailed Information: Facilities: The Company’s headquarters features more than 7,000 square feet of retail, office, production, and cold storage space. The Company owns the building, located at a busy city intersection, and pays through $18,500. The last property appraisal for the real estate wasat $2.8M. Competition: The Company competes in a crowded market dominated by large international brands that focus on commodity meats and traditional flavors. Its competitive advantage lies inhumanely sourced proteins and a differentiated, artisanal approach, supported by award-winning products and a distinctive, trademarked brand identity. Growth & Expansion: With proven demand, a scalable model, and a fully designed expansion plan ready for execution, additional expansion into local, regional, national, and international footprints would be significant. Additionally, streamlining SKUs to focus on products with the highest margins, bringing slicing and packaging in-house, or integrating automation will unlock production efficiencies. Expansion into international markets would also be an additional path to growth. Financing: If deal terms and structure are acceptable. Support & Training: The company’s founder and creative lead would prefer to remain actively involved following the sale, depending on the transaction structure. His expertise in preserving the company’s distinct identity, flavor profiles, and market position would be valuable. While a complete exit is preferred for the second partner, both are committed to facilitating a seamless transfer of responsibilities. Reason for Selling: Keeping up with demand requires a strategic partner to efficiently scale the operations.