Overview
Wholesale meats and speciality foods across Shropshire
Fast Track Foods Ltd has been a trusted wholesale supplier of fresh and frozen meats, fish and speciality foods to caterers, restaurants, pubs and takeaway shops across Shropshire since 2012. Under Jazlyn, sole director since 2020, the business has expanded its product range, diversified revenue streams and grown substantially.
The Problem
Suppliers paid upfront, customers on 30-day terms
Demand is surging, driven by seasonal trends and a growing customer base. Bestselling products peak between April and September as restaurants prepare for summer footfall, with a second spike in November and December on holiday-driven bulk orders.
To keep up, the company sources goods from suppliers in Turkey and Ukraine, securing the best prices through bulk purchasing. Those suppliers require payment before stock is dispatched, while customers operate on 30-day credit terms, tying up capital between paying for goods and getting paid. With demand outpacing available capital during peak seasons, Fast Track Foods needed funding to invest in stock and never miss a sale.
The Solution
Bulk buying power, in three currencies
BodyThrough Lenkie's credit facility, Jazlyn can buy in bulk, secure supplier discounts, and maintain steady stock levels through peak seasons. Given the unpredictable deliveries and customer delays that come with an international supply chain, the facility provides room to plan ahead without stretching working capital.
Because the business sources locally and internationally, payments run in USD, EUR and GBP. Lenkie's multi-currency capabilities pay suppliers directly, removing delays and currency conversion friction. With the funding line secured, Fast Track Foods maintains its twice-weekly delivery schedule to more than 100 customers while avoiding stock shortages.
The journey
01
Bulk purchases funded upfront, unlocking supplier discounts
02
Suppliers paid directly in USD, EUR or GBP, cutting conversion delays
03
Stock levels held steady through both seasonal peaks, deliveries uninterrupted
"Being able to pay suppliers early or in bulk has helped us secure discounts, a massive advantage for us as a growing business. Using [the Lenkie] platform to access the credit facility is incredibly easy, and it's been a great support for our business."
Jazlyn
Director, Fast Track Foods Ltd
Results
New supplier markets, without upfront constraints
With a strong trading history and demand still growing, Fast Track Foods is now looking beyond its existing supplier network to secure quality products at competitive prices. Lenkie's multi-currency invoice processing lets Jazlyn explore new supplier partnerships in international markets, transacting in supported currencies without upfront payment constraints.
100+
customers served on a twice-weekly delivery schedule
3
currencies paid directly: USD, EUR and GBP
30 days
customer credit terms bridged while suppliers need paying upfront
"Fast Track Foods is a prime example of a thriving small business that simply needed the right financial flexibility to unlock its full potential. Jazlyn has built a strong, reliable business with growing demand, but like many wholesalers, cash flow constraints were limiting its ability to scale. At Lenkie, we're proud to support businesses like Fast Track Foods - giving the team the funding they need to secure bulk discounts, manage seasonal demand, and keep their supply chain moving without disruption."
Sanjeev Jeyakumar
CEO, Lenkie
Takeaway
Fast Track Foods runs the wholesaler's squeeze in its purest form: the best prices demand bulk payment upfront, in foreign currencies, months before the seasonal revenue lands on 30-day terms. A facility that pays suppliers directly in their own currency turned that squeeze into a buying advantage.
