Butler Creek , Hampstead, NC 28411(Pender County)

Now offering for sale, Cape Fear Oyster Company- a turn-key business specializing in growing environmentally friendly, sustainable, and profitable, premium select oysters. Totaling 4 leases issued through the NC Division of Marine Fisheries, these 4 oyster beds are located in waters that are not only protected by hurricanes but also have the ideal salinity; therefore, growing the best select oysters around. The current 2022-2023 cycle is planned to have 750,000-800,000 oysters planted for sale in 2023. A warehouse lease can be assumed to continue operation as is. This price includes approximately $125,000 of equipment necessary to run the operation (two pontoon boats, oyster shaker, bags, ropes, hexcyl baskets, etc.) These premium select oysters sell for up to $1/oyster retail. Total operating costs average $165,000(+/-)/year. There are currently 3 employees that handle the day-to-day operations. We are offering for sale the corporation, Cape Fear Oyster Company which includes the leases, equipment, etc.