Boba, Bubble Tea & Dessert Café – Fully Equipped and Prime Location
Business Description
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For sale: A fully operational and stylish boba tea and dessert café located in one of Chicago’s most vibrant and high-traffic neighborhoods. This newly profitable customer-loved shop specializes in a wide array of handcrafted bubble teas, fruit teas, smoothies, premium coffee drinks as wells as pancake and waffle desserts. Guests can customize their drinks with a variety of toppings, including traditional tapioca pearls, flavored jellies, and more.
Signature items include popular favorites like Thai Milk Tea, Taro Smoothies, Matcha Lattes, and exotic offerings such as Brown Sugar Boba, Lychee Fruit Tea, and Mango Green Tea. The menu also features indulgent desserts like the rich Dubai Chocolates and refreshing Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Parfait—perfect complements to the drink selection.
The café comes fully equipped with commercial-grade boba machines, sealing equipment, cold storage, and a welcoming, modern interior ideal for both dine-in and takeout service. Its location in a high-visibility retail district ensures steady foot traffic from students, professionals, and families alike.
This is a turn-key opportunity to own a proven concept with strong branding, loyal customers, and immediate revenue potential. Perfect for new entrepreneurs or seasoned operators looking to expand into a trendy, fast-growing market segment.
Signature items include popular favorites like Thai Milk Tea, Taro Smoothies, Matcha Lattes, and exotic offerings such as Brown Sugar Boba, Lychee Fruit Tea, and Mango Green Tea. The menu also features indulgent desserts like the rich Dubai Chocolates and refreshing Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Parfait—perfect complements to the drink selection.
The café comes fully equipped with commercial-grade boba machines, sealing equipment, cold storage, and a welcoming, modern interior ideal for both dine-in and takeout service. Its location in a high-visibility retail district ensures steady foot traffic from students, professionals, and families alike.
This is a turn-key opportunity to own a proven concept with strong branding, loyal customers, and immediate revenue potential. Perfect for new entrepreneurs or seasoned operators looking to expand into a trendy, fast-growing market segment.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 1
- Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- This turn-key boba and dessert café features high-end equipment, including blenders, tea brewers, sealer machine, refrigeration, and prep sinks. The stylish interior offers 2-top tables, custom counters, digital menu TVs, and full plumbing infrastructure. A dedicated dessert station includes waffle, churro, and pancake machines. Fully built out and ready to operate, with all furnishings, signage, and kitchen essentials included.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The Chicago market for bubble tea is strong and steadily expanding, driven by diverse demographics, a large student population, and growing demand for customizable, Instagram-friendly beverages. While competition exists, strong branding, quality offerings, and strategic location give well-run shops a distinct edge.
- Opportunities for Growth
- This business is well-positioned for growth through expanded marketing, delivery partnerships, and menu innovation. Opportunities include launching third-party delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash), promoting on social media, adding seasonal or trending drinks, and expanding hours. With a strong foundation, the shop could also be replicated in nearby neighborhoods or franchised to capitalize on the rising demand for boba and dessert cafés in the Chicago area.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,000
- Rent
- $4,000.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 9/30/2027
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Location is too far from home
- Transition Support
- Comprehensive training and support are included with the sale. The seller will provide hands-on instruction covering all aspects of the business, including daily operations, drink and dessert preparation, inventory management, customer service, and equipment use. This ensures a smooth transition and sets the new owner up for continued success from day one.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2395362
- Listing Views
- 1319
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