Popular Popsicle Dessert Business

Business Overview:

Popular Popsicle Dessert Business

Profitable, absentee-run gourmet frozen dessert franchise in Albuquerque, with the Sellers prepared to finance up to 60% of the purchase price for a qualified buyer.

The business operates an established franchise location serving handcrafted Mexican-style paletas in cream-based and fruit-based varieties, finished to order with various coatings and toppings, alongside aguas frescas, elotes, and other snack and beverage items. The made-to-order format raises average ticket and encourages repeat visits relative to a conventional packaged-novelty or scoop-shop transaction.

Highlights:
Revenue grew from $334,302 in 2024 to $554,994 in 2025
Seller's Discretionary Earnings grew from $52,457 to $138,861 over the same period
Up to 60% seller financing available to a qualified buyer
Fully absentee with ownership spending two to six hours per week
Trained management and staff in place
Established franchise system with more than 35 locations nationally
Multiple revenue channels beyond the storefront

The location was opened in 2019 and has operated continuously within the same franchise system since. The franchise was founded in New Mexico in 2017 and franchise approval of the buyer is required to close.

The business runs on an absentee basis. Ownership spends roughly two to six hours per week on administrative oversight, with daily operations handled by management and staff. Vendor relationships, franchise operating procedures, scheduling systems, and equipment are in place, allowing a buyer to assume operations without a build-out or ramp-up period.

Revenue comes from in-store retail and a demonstrated history of off-site work, including catering carts, city events, weddings, corporate functions, school events, and private celebrations. Albuquerque's climate, demographics, tourism base, and active community calendar support demand through most of the year. Sales follow a seasonal pattern, with the winter months the slowest; internal results for the four months ended April 2026 show revenue of $136,833 and SDE of $15,260. Detailed financials will be made available in due diligence.

The business is open seven days a week, year-round, and occupies a 1,400 square foot strip-center space with street-facing signage at approximately $4,200 per month NNN.

The purchase price includes all furniture, fixtures, equipment, leasehold improvements, and current inventory. The Sellers will provide three weeks of training at no cost and are motivated by other business interests. Serious inquiries only. A signed non-disclosure agreement is required before the location, brand, and detailed financials are released. Contact the listing broker to begin.

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Property Features and Assets:

The business was originally established by the partners in 2019 and has operated continuously under the same franchise system. Over time, the location has developed a loyal customer base, refined its product offerings, and implemented operational systems consistent with franchisor standards.
In recent periods, the business has focused on strengthening in-store operations and staffing, resulting in improved profitability and reduced owner involvement. Today, the business operates with limited oversight and is positioned for continued growth.

Market Competition and Expansion:

The business is well-insulated. It is situated in a part of the city with no direct competitors with a unique offering that the region is proud to enjoy. Furthermore, the franchise is rising in popularity with no locations allowed to open within a significant proximity.

Nearby competition could be considered to be fast food ice cream or store-bought ice pops from a grocery store, but neither of these products match the quality, format, or presentation of the offering.
Catering Expansion: Deploying mobile carts at Albuquerque weddings and corporate events can boost gross revenue by 10–15% through high-margin bulk orders.

• Owner-Operator Conversion: Moving from absentee to hands-on management can immediately increase SDE by $35k–$55k by eliminating managerial salary and reorganizing scheduled times.

• Digital Branding: Executing consistent hyper-local social media campaigns can stabilize baseline sales at roughly 20% higher than other shops or franchise locations.

• Upsell Optimization: Training staff to actively upsell premium products can increase net profit margins by 5% via higher ticket averages.

• Operational Discipline: Strict adherence to franchise portioning and inventory systems can recapture up to 30% in previously lost profit margins.

• Economic Tailwinds: Capitalizing on Albuquerque’s growing film and tech sectors provides access to a customer base with higher disposable income.

Reason for Selling:

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