Dessert ShopRare opportunity to acquire a ice cream shop business with 21 years of operating history in a growing market. Employees are experienced, licensed where required, and accustomed to operating with limited owner oversight. Customer retention is high, and the phone continues to ring on the strength of the company's name alone. A professionally built website generates steady inbound inquiries with no ongoing ad spend. The business operates on modern software for scheduling, invoicing, and customer management, so a new owner inherits clean data and repeatable processes. The Naples market continues to grow, and demand for ice cream shop services has remained resilient through economic cycles. The company has expanded its service area gradually over time and now serves customers throughout the surrounding counties. The owner's role can be learned by a motivated buyer during the training period; industry experience is helpful but not essential. The business generates dependable cash flow with margins at or above industry benchmarks. A balanced mix of one-time projects and repeat engagements smooths revenue through the year and reduces seasonality risk. Marketing spend is modest, leaving obvious headroom for a buyer who invests in digital advertising. Many customer relationships span a decade or more, and several commercial accounts are on multi-year arrangements. The current owner works a normal full-time schedule and focuses on quoting, scheduling, and customer relationships. Detailed financials, tax returns, and supporting schedules are available to qualified buyers after an NDA. The team is cross-trained across functions, so operations do not depend on any single employee. Standard operating procedures are documented, making training and quality control straightforward. Service offerings have been refined over the years to focus on the most profitable lines of work. Under the same ownership since 2005, the company has weathered multiple economic cycles while maintaining profitability. Ideal for a hands-on owner, or as an add-on acquisition for a regional player.
Owner is scaling back for health-and-lifestyle reasons and will assist with a full transition.
6 weeks of training included in the sale price; extended support negotiable.
Operates from a 940 sq ft commercial space in a high-visibility location with ample parking.
The local market is fragmented; this business is among the most established names in its trade area.
Growth opportunities include expanded digital marketing, added service lines, and extended hours.
Modeling Established Ice Cream Shop Operating Since 2005 · $231K
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SBA 7(a) acquisition loans typically require ~10% down.
SBA business-acquisition loans are usually 10 years.
A market salary for whoever runs the business day-to-day, subtracted from earnings to show true profit. Set to $0 if you will owner-operate.
Estimates for illustration only, based on the listed SDE and your assumptions. Closing costs are estimated at ~2.5% of price for fees and working capital. Actual loan terms, taxes, and earnings will differ. This is not financial advice. Verify all figures in diligence and consult qualified advisors.
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