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Alcohol Importer Company and Award-winning Japanese Sake Brand

San Diego, CA
Enjoy Safu Sake
Asking Price:$725,000
Inventory:$213,000
Gross Revenue:$48,000
Established Year:2020
Listing ID: 2192208Listing provided by BizBuySell
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

Safu Sake Co has federal and state licenses to import, sell, and distribute beer and wine. Acquiring sake would allow one to import from all over the world into the United States and then sell online to the allowed forty four states and retail to California. Safu Sake currently imports and distributes premium Japanese sake in the US but has the ability to import from all over the world. They focus on high-quality, authentic sake, aiming to make it more accessible through education and branding. Their name, meaning "surf", reflects the inspiration from shared surf culture between California and Japan. They sell through restaurants, retail stores, and online platforms. Safu Sake acts as a bridge between Japanese producers and American consumers, fostering sake appreciation with a touch of California surf culture.

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DETAILED INFORMATION
Location
San Diego, CA
Inventory
Not Included in asking price
Facilities
Safu Sake possesses all the necessary federal import licenses from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and the required California licenses (9, 17, and 20) for importing and distributing beer and wine, as well as online sales of these beverages. Safu Sake Co. operates with a lean, asset-light model. Administrative functions are handled remotely, eliminating the need for a physical office. Inventory is stored in a bonded warehouse (type 14). Distribution is managed efficiently through contracted services allowing for focus on core work.
Competition
Sake represents a promising growth opportunity, with a $600 million domestic market and an $8 billion global market. Even major retailers like Total Wine and More acknowledge the largely untapped potential for sake promotion in their stores. We've already made inroads with Costco, introducing them to premium sake and paving the way for its inclusion in their wine section. The rising popularity of Japanese cuisine in the US fuels sake's potential. Sake, a natural, fermented alcohol that is also gluten-free, appeals to health-conscious individuals.
Growth & Expansion
Safu Sake's prime retail presence in Southern California's Total Wine and More and Costco stores provides a solid base for nationwide and international expansion. The brand's untapped potential in supplying premium restaurants further underscores its growth prospects. Strategic sales and marketing efforts focused on educating the market about sake will be key to unlocking this significant expansion opportunity.
Support & Training
During the transition, the Safu founder and CEO will provide invaluable support, leveraging their industry expertise, domestic network, Japanese connections, and marketing & sales acumen. This comprehensive assistance will ensure a smooth handover and continued success for the company.
Reason for Selling
Safu Sake seeks a buyer who can dedicate the time and focus needed to expand mar
Home-Based
This business is Home-Based
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