Owner Financing is Available!
Business Overview:
Shop often has lines out of the door! Established in 2005 it has had great success not only surviving through the economy, but steadily increasing sales. This is an independent family owned business that has a great reputation in the community for its homemade specialty frozen custard and chocolate and fudge treats. It is located in a very busy shopping center that is in the heart of the Woodbridge/Lake Ridge Area. The Shopping Center has major anchors that bring in lots of customer traffic. There are a fair amount of restaurants, which often attracts customers to satisfy their sweet tooth for what may have become the town's favorite dessert! The ice cream/frozen custard business is one of the easiest businesses to run and has one of the highest profit margins in the Food Related Industry. Great Concept with lots of Potential! This is a great opportunity for an experienced owner operator or an entrepreneur looking to get into business for themselves. The owner is forced to sell due to family and says bring your best offer.
For more information contact Dustin Zeher at 571-437-5135 or via email at dustin@horizonbrokers.com
For more information regarding this listing please contact us by completing the "Contact the Seller" form to the left. We look forward to hearing from you.
Property Features and Assets:
Facilities: The 1,265 square feet space is leased for approximately $4,045 per month (including triple net), which is about market rate for the area. The shopping center is in the heart of community and is very well kept and taken care. Major anchors and restaurants bring in a good amount of customer traffic. The store has good visibility from the road, which is a plus!
Current hours of operation: Monday to Thursday : 12 pm to 9 pm Friday to Saturday: 12 pm to 9:30 pm Sunday: 2 pm to 9 pm.
Furniture, fixtures and equipment included: $70,000.
Inventory not included $3,500 (value to be determined at closing)
Market Competition and Expansion:
Competition: Standard ice cream competition in the area, but this is Frozen Custard and delicious Chocolate & Fudge!
Growth/Expansion: Adding an espresso bar and gelato with light food would be a great addition to the menu. Increase marketing and advertising as the current owner has done any since the business opened in late 2005. Creating a web presence will also help tremendously. Getting more involved in the surrounding schools can also increase business tremendously. This store and location has the ability to do double if marketed correctly.
Reason for Selling:
Family
Additional Details:
- The property is leased.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is not a homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
Resources: