Profitable Mexican Tamale Manufacturing with Advanced Packaging (do not need Refrigeration)
Description: Asset Sale Description
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a Mexican tamale manufacturing project—not an operating business. The commercial and economic feasibility of this project has been validated through real sales and market research. Tamales, an iconic Mexican food, have seen increasing popularity in the United States. The tamale market is estimated at around 800 million units per year, and over the past decade, the annual growth of Mexican food restaurants (6.9%) has far surpassed the growth of the Mexican-origin population (1.9%), indicating a clear rise in consumer preference for Mexican cuisine in the U.S.
One of the primary challenges in selling tamales through the internet is their perishable nature, which requires special packaging to keep them frozen during delivery. The costs of shipping and the risk of spoilage can be significant. However, the retort pouch (RP) technology allows tamales to be safely stored at any temperature for up to one year without losing their original flavor and quality. This technology ensures that the tamales retain the same quality as frozen products but without the need for costly frozen shipping. They can be kept in a mailbox for extended periods with no risk of spoilage, significantly reducing packaging and delivery costs.
Attached is the Business Plan, which outlines the tremendous economic opportunity of entering this market with high-quality, authentic Mexican tamales. The project offers technical support and a unique set of products, which exceed the quality of similar offerings in the market today.
Out of the total investment required of $450,000, I have already invested $140,000 in the development of formulas and processes for four different tamale products, market research, branding, and key processing equipment. This project is available for purchase, royalty agreements, or partnership opportunities.
Key Details:
Location: Harris County, TX
Facilities Included:
Formulas and processing technology for four types of tamales
Comprehensive market research
Business plan
Brand and packaging design
Processing Equipment (valued at $23,000):
Semiautomatic Retort Pouch autoclave (880 pouches per cycle, 1-hour capacity)
Semiautomatic tamale forming machine (1,000 tamales/hour capacity)
Blender for tamale dough (500 tamales/hour capacity)
Two VacMaster chamber vacuum sealers (4 pouches/min)
Additional equipment: burners, pots, food processor, sinks, SS tables, aluminum trays, and more.
Financing: Open to various financing alternatives.
Support & Training: I will provide all necessary technical support and training to ensure the production line operates smoothly, and that the personnel feel fully confident managing the process.
Reason for Selling: I am 72 years old, retiring, and none of my children are interested in taking over the business.