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  • RE:  Southern MN Bakery For Sale
  • Contact:  Jacob Petersen

Quick Facts

Asking Price: $102,500
Annual Revenue: $67,356
Net Profit: Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $29,850
Total Debt: Not Disclosed
FF&E: $49,952
Real Estate: $38,000
Year Established: 2009
Employees: Not Disclosed
BBN Listing #: 938618
Broker Reference #: 5106-18213

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Business Overview:

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, turn-key business where Nancy Jane’s continues a professional baking tradition that has served the region since 1930. Situated in New Richland, MN, the bakery is a recognized hometown staple, famous for its scratch-made breads, rolls, and donuts produced without any preservatives. Because the establishment is located in the heart of downtown New Richland, it benefits from both consistent walk-in traffic and several established commercial accounts. The sale is truly comprehensive, including the real estate, all essential equipment, inventory, and nearly a century of community goodwill. Current ownership has thoughtfully structured the operations to allow for a manageable schedule, yet the facility maintains significant spare capacity, providing a clear path for a motivated buyer to scale production and expand the existing customer base.

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Property Features and Assets:

The physical plant in New Richland, MN offers a robust foundation for high-volume production, featuring a main floor with approximately 2,100 square feet of finished space. The facility is intelligently partitioned to balance retail presence with industrial-grade efficiency: the professional kitchen occupies roughly 50% of the floor plan (934 sq ft), while the inviting cafe area accounts for 30% (646 sq ft). Specialized zones at Nancy Jane’s include a 105-square-foot walk-in cooler, a dedicated 178-square-foot supply room, and a 75-square-foot administrative office. Beyond the primary work areas, the property includes a full 2,080-square-foot basement for extensive utility and an additional 576-square-foot exterior area at the rear of the building.
The structure, measuring approximately 26 feet by 91 feet, has been meticulously maintained to support the specialized equipment required for artisan baking. The layout is optimized for an early-morning production workflow, with the kitchen and oven areas positioned to allow for a complete morning run by 10:00 am.

Assets = $90,452

Market Competition and Expansion:

Nancy Jane’s occupies a unique and highly defensible position within its local market by offering a level of authenticity that mass-market competitors simply cannot match. While nearby gas stations and grocery stores provide convenience, they typically rely on preservative-heavy, industrial products that are increasingly falling out of favor with today's health-conscious buyers. By contrast, this bakery specializes in "made-from-scratch" treats using traditional, time-tested recipes—essentially the "made-like-grandma's" quality that modern consumers are actively seeking out. This commitment to ingredient transparency and handmade production aligns perfectly with the broader national shift toward premium, artisan-style goods, allowing the business to command a level of local loyalty that corporate brands often struggle to penetrate.
Because the broader bread production industry is notably fragmented, a specialized retail operation like Nancy Jane’s can thrive by focusing on its niche of fresh, preservative-free breads and desserts that have served as a community staple for decades. While large national players dominate the supermarket aisles with high-volume, low-margin products, a local landmark with nearly a century of goodwill operates with an agility and personal connection that builds multi-generational customer bonds. This heritage, combined with the facility's significant spare capacity for expansion into wholesale accounts, offers an incoming owner a robust foundation in a market where quality and craftsmanship have become the ultimate competitive advantages.
There is significant untapped capacity within the business, with the ability to increase current production fourfold. By expanding the hours of operation beyond the current noon closing time, a new owner could significantly boost walk-in revenue. Additionally, the bakery is ideally positioned to secure new corporate delivery accounts within the region, reaching markets from Minneapolis to Northern Iowa, and Mankato to Rochester.
While the business is already a staple for daily breads and donuts, there is a prime opportunity to aggressively market high-margin catering services for weddings, graduations, and anniversaries. Utilizing the existing kitchen space the business could also introduce a "wellness platform" by developing gluten-free, keto-friendly, or high-protein varieties to align with national dietary trends. Developing a stronger digital presence and online ordering system could further capture the convenience-driven commuter market.

Reason for Selling:

Seller wishes to retire. Kindly ask the seller for more information.

Additional Details:

  • The property is owned.
  • The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
  • This is not homebased business opportunity.
  • This is not a franchise resale opportunity

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