Dessert ShopRare opportunity to acquire a dessert shop business with 36 years of operating history in a growing market. The business enjoys attractive margins relative to industry averages thanks to disciplined pricing and low overhead. Customer retention is high, and the phone continues to ring on the strength of the company's name alone. The brand is well recognized locally, supported by years of consistent signage, vehicle wraps, and community involvement. Staffing is stable, with low turnover relative to the industry and a working culture that has kept key people in place. The business has grown organically with virtually no paid advertising for most of its history, a testament to the strength of its reputation. Vendor and supplier relationships are long-standing, with favorable terms that a new owner will step into. The current owner works a normal full-time schedule and focuses on quoting, scheduling, and customer relationships. Opportunities of this quality and tenure rarely come to market in this category.
Open to financing 40% of the price over 7 years at 7% with an acceptable down payment.
Owner is relocating out of state for family reasons.
Comprehensive 3-week transition included; seller open to a longer consulting arrangement.
Housed in a 1,390 sq ft commercial space with room to expand operations.
Growth opportunities include expanded digital marketing, added service lines, and extended hours.
Modeling Established Dessert Shop in Seattle · $320K
Asking price is $320K. Type an offer or drag to model one.
SBA 7(a) acquisition loans typically require ~10% down.
SBA business-acquisition loans are usually 10 years.
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Open the full Deal AnalyzerSeattle, WA · Source: AI estimate (Claude) · general knowledge.
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Rough AI estimate for small dessert and specialty sweets shops in the Seattle metro, based on general market knowledge and not verified data; actual figures vary widely with location, lease terms, and product mix.
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