10/10/2026
THE LEKKER SHOP IS FOR SALE
More Than A Decade of Excellence. A Legacy Worth Owning.
HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND | TWO ESTABLISHED LOCATIONS | MULTI-AWARD-WINNING BUSINESS
An exceptional opportunity to acquire one of Hamilton's established South African specialty food businesses.
After more than a decade of bringing the authentic tastes, traditions, and hospitality of South Africa to New Zealand, the Nel family is offering The Lekker Shop for sale.
Founded in 2015, The Lekker Shop has grown from a family vision into a recognised South African butchery and specialty grocery brand, with two established retail locations, an award-winning product range, and a loyal customer community.
Built on traditional craftsmanship, quality products, and a genuine passion for South African food, the business represents years of dedication, investment, and hard work.
Now, as the founding family prepares for its next chapter, an opportunity has arisen for a new owner to take the reins of this established and distinctive business.
We built the legacy. Now it's your turn to take it further.
TWO ESTABLISHED STORES. ONE RECOGNISED BRAND.
Operating from Frankton and Rototuna in Hamilton, The Lekker Shop has established itself as a destination for South African favourites, serving customers who appreciate authentic flavours, traditional recipes, and quality meat products.
With its first store established in 2015 and its Rototuna location opening in 2021, the business has developed a presence in the local specialty food market.
The Lekker Shop offers a diverse range of products, including:
- Traditionally prepared biltong and dried meat products
- Authentic South African boerewors
- Award-winning specialty sausages
- Premium cuts, marinated meats, sosaties, and braai favourites
- South African groceries, snacks, beverages, and pantry essentials
- A selection of familiar favourites that bring a taste of home to South Africans living abroad
The business appeals to South African expatriates, New Zealand customers, and food enthusiasts seeking distinctive, high-quality specialty products.
Its established retail footprint and recognisable identity provide an incoming owner with a foundation on which to build.
AWARD-WINNING QUALITY. PROVEN CRAFTSMANSHIP.
At The Lekker Shop, quality isn't simply a selling point. It's part of our reputation.
Our dedication to authentic flavours, traditional methods, and exceptional products has earned recognition through multiple industry awards.
OUR AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTS:
🏆 2022 | FLAVOUR OF THE WORLD - BOEREWORS
Recognition for the authentic South African flavours at the heart of our business.
🥇 2024 | GOLD MEDAL - BACON & CHEESE WORS
A prestigious achievement celebrating the quality and craftsmanship of one of our specialty sausage products.
🏆 2025 | CATEGORY CHAMPION - CHEESE RUSSIANS
A category-winning product demonstrating our continued commitment to excellence and innovation.
These accolades represent more than trophies. They reflect the skill, consistency, and dedication invested in developing products that customers return for.
For a prospective purchaser, they form part of the established brand reputation and product heritage that distinguish The Lekker Shop in the marketplace.
AN ESTABLISHED BUSINESS WITH SUBSTANTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Acquiring The Lekker Shop presents an opportunity to step into an existing operation with years of business development already behind it.
Rather than starting a specialty food business from the ground up, a purchaser has the opportunity to acquire an established platform with physical infrastructure, operational experience, and an existing market presence.
Key business highlights include:
- Established in 2015: More than a decade of trading history and brand development.
- Two retail locations: An established presence in Frankton and Rototuna, Hamilton.
- Experienced, Established Team: The business is offered with an existing team of trained and experienced staff who bring valuable operational knowledge, product expertise, and familiarity with day-to-day business operations. Their experience provides continuity and a smoother transition for incoming ownership, with employment arrangements subject to applicable New Zealand employment requirements.
- Multi-award-winning product range: Recognised specialty meat products with a strong South African identity.
- Established customer base: A loyal community built through years of service and product quality.
- Recognisable brand: A distinctive identity developed through consistent marketing, community engagement, and customer relationships.
- Substantial operational infrastructure: Specialist butchery, food preparation, refrigeration, and retail equipment supporting the existing operation.
- Established supply channels: Existing relationships and purchasing arrangements supporting the product range.
- Diverse product offering: Multiple categories spanning fresh meats, traditionally prepared specialty products, and imported groceries.
- Growth opportunities: Potential to develop additional revenue channels and expand the brand's reach.
- The business provides an attractive proposition for purchasers who value an established operation, a differentiated product offering, and a brand with a clear identity.
A BRAND WITH ROOM TO GROW
While The Lekker Shop has already established its place in the market, there are opportunities for an ambitious new owner to explore.
Potential areas for future development include:
- Wholesale and commercial supply: Exploring opportunities to supply restaurants, retailers, hospitality operators, and other commercial customers with selected specialty products.
- E-commerce and wider distribution: Further developing online sales, digital ordering, and distribution opportunities to reach customers beyond the existing retail locations.
- Product range development: Building on the company's award-winning meat products through new flavours, product lines, and specialty offerings.
- Additional locations: Assessing the potential to extend The Lekker Shop brand into other regions with suitable market demand.
- Brand partnerships and community engagement: Leveraging the business's established identity and customer relationships through strategic collaborations, events, and targeted marketing.
These opportunities have not been presented as guaranteed outcomes. Rather, they illustrate potential directions that a suitably experienced and motivated purchaser may wish to investigate.
BUILT BY FAMILY. BACKED BY PASSION.
The Lekker Shop began with a family's determination to bring authentic South African food to their adopted home in New Zealand.
What started as a vision in 2015 became a business shaped by early mornings, long days, traditional recipes, careful craftsmanship, and a commitment to doing things properly.
Over the years, the Nel family has invested not only in premises, equipment, and products, but also in the relationships and reputation that have helped define The Lekker Shop.
From the familiar aroma of freshly prepared biltong to the unmistakable taste of authentic boerewors on the braai, the business has become part of the everyday lives and celebrations of its customers.
It is a business built with heart, strengthened through hard work, and recognised for quality.
And after nearly twelve years, its story is ready for a new chapter.
WHY ARE WE SELLING?
After more than a decade of building, growing, and nurturing The Lekker Shop, new opportunities have presented themselves elsewhere, and the Nel family feels the time is right to embrace the next chapter.
This decision marks a natural turning point in our journey and comes with immense pride in everything we have achieved.
From humble beginnings to two established stores and multiple industry awards, The Lekker Shop has grown into a business that reflects years of passion, dedication, and hard work.
As we look towards new opportunities, we are equally excited about the possibilities that lie ahead for The Lekker Shop under new ownership.
Our priority is to find the right purchaser who recognises the value of what has been built and has the ambition, vision, and enthusiasm to take the business to even greater heights.
For us, this is the beginning of a new chapter. For the right buyer, it could be the beginning of something extraordinary.
THE ACQUISITION OPPORTUNITY
The Lekker Shop is being offered for sale as an established operating business, with the proposed transaction encompassing its business operations, brand, goodwill, and agreed tangible and intangible assets.
The final transaction structure, included assets, stock arrangements, lease assignments, and other commercial terms will be subject to negotiation, due diligence, and formal agreement.
This opportunity may be particularly suited to:
- Experienced butchery, food retail, or hospitality operators seeking an established business.
- Entrepreneurs looking to acquire a recognised specialty food brand.
- Existing businesses seeking strategic expansion or diversification.
- Investors with the resources and operational capability to acquire and develop an established retail enterprise.
- Individuals or partnerships with a genuine passion for South African food and specialty retail.
CONFIDENTIAL SALE | SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY
The asking price and detailed financial information are available strictly to qualified prospective purchasers following the ex*****on of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
To protect the commercial interests of the business, confidential information will not be made publicly available.
Prospective buyers will be required to complete an initial qualification process and sign an NDA before receiving access to sensitive business information.
Depending on the stage of discussions, additional information may include financial records, detailed asset schedules, lease information, operational details, and other documentation relevant to the acquisition.
We respectfully request enquiries from genuine, financially capable purchasers with a serious intention to explore the acquisition.
General curiosity enquiries, speculative approaches, and requests for confidential information without an NDA will not be entertained.
ENQUIRE ABOUT THE LEKKER SHOP
A decade of history. Two established stores. Multiple industry awards. One opportunity to own the next chapter.
If you have the vision, resources, and commitment to build on what the Nel family has created, we invite you to make contact.
For confidential acquisition enquiries:
Karisma Nel or Giliame Nel
[email protected]
+64 27 734 4473
All enquiries will be handled discreetly and professionally.
THE LEKKER SHOP
Proudly South African. Proudly Award-Winning. Established Since 2015.
We built the legacy. Now it's your turn to take it further.
