Cookie Franchise | Semi-Absentee | GM In Place | SBA Eligible | $375K

Asking Price$375,000

Cash Flow

EBITDA$79,000

Gross Revenue$940,000

InventoryNot Disclosed

FF&E$450,000
Included in asking price
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Cookie Franchise | Semi-Absentee | GM In Place | SBA Eligible | $375K


Asking Price$375,000

Cash Flow

EBITDA$79,000

Gross Revenue$940,000

InventoryNot Disclosed

FF&E$450,000
Included in asking price

Seller Financing Available
Business Description
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Northern Virginia and Broker Ian Otto are proud to present a rare opportunity for a qualified buyer to step into a Crumbl Cookies franchise — the only Crumbl location serving an entire Maryland county. This is not a startup. This is not a fixer-upper. This is a fully operational, GM-led franchise that opens its doors every week, bakes fresh product, serves a loyal customer base, and generates positive cash flow — all without requiring the owner to set foot in the store.

This Crumbl Cookies location is the only unit in the county — serving a population of approximately 115,000 residents with a median household income of roughly $90,000, above the Maryland state average. The nearest competing Crumbl location is more than 30 minutes away. That market position was built over four years. It transfers with this acquisition. Additional demand drivers include a major U.S. military installation with 20,000+ personnel, a growing commuter-residential base, and a retail center with complementary co-tenants that generate consistent foot traffic.

An experienced, salaried General Manager runs all day-to-day operations — scheduling, ordering, staffing, and customer service. A team of shift leads and part-time bakers supports current and projected volume. The ownership group has no required operational presence. Crumbl's national franchise infrastructure handles product development, brand marketing via an 8M+ social media following, and the Crumbl app — consistently one of the top-ranked food apps in the country — that drives consistent consumer engagement every week. A buyer does not build this — they step into it.

Trailing twelve-month revenue is approximately $870,000. The business carries zero long-term debt. Net fixed assets — commercial baking equipment, refrigeration, a Crumbl-branded delivery vehicle, and leasehold improvements — total approximately $447,000, providing asset backing that exceeds the asking price before any goodwill or franchise value is considered.

Revenue declined from a 2023 peak of approximately $1.17M to approximately $940,000 in 2025, consistent with the Crumbl system's national post-launch normalization cycle. The business is cash-flow positive. Four identified factors account for the decline — none represent structural deterioration in demand — and six quantified, zero-capital growth levers have been identified but not yet activated. A brand-new dirty soda program was installed April 2026 and has never been marketed. Delivery platform revenue sits at roughly half the brand's national system average. School fundraiser partnerships, military catering, and corporate gifting represent immediate, zero-capital revenue opportunities. A buyer who brings modest local engagement steps into more than $297,000 in identified incremental annual revenue. The sellers are exiting due to other business priorities and are motivated to ensure a clean, professional transfer.
About the Business
Years in Operation
4
Employees
17 (1 Full-time, 16 Part-time)
Franchise
This business is an established franchise
Market Outlook / Competition
This Crumbl Cookies location is the only unit of the brand serving an entire Maryland county of approximately 115,000 residents with above-average median household income (~$90,000). The nearest competing Crumbl location is more than 30 minutes away. The local market benefits from a major U.S. military installation and defense contractor workforce exceeding 20,000 personnel, a growing residential commuter base, and a retail co-tenancy generating consistent foot traffic. Crumbl competes nationally in the U.S. specialty cookie segment — a subset of the $50B+ retail bakery market growing at an estimated 5–7% CAGR. Local competition consists of independent bakeries in custom/event formats and grocery bakery departments. No direct Crumbl competition exists within the immediate trade area. Crumbl's rotating weekly menu, national app, and national marketing infrastructure create habitual return behavior independent competitors cannot replicate.
Opportunities for Growth
Six quantified, zero-capital growth levers are available and unactivated: (1) Dirty soda program — equipment installed April 2026, never marketed, estimated ~$59K/yr incremental revenue. (2) Delivery platform optimization — current delivery mix is approximately half the brand's national system average; closing the gap adds an estimated ~$77K/yr. (3) School spirit night and fundraiser partnerships with 12–15 local schools — estimated ~$72K/yr. (4) Military and government catering — 20,000+ personnel within catering radius; zero outreach conducted, estimated ~$42K/yr. (5) Corporate gifting program targeting regional defense contractors — estimated ~$31K/yr. (6) Fitness community activation with co-tenant gym brands — estimated ~$17K/yr. Total identified incremental opportunity: $297,000+ annually at $0 additional capital required.
Real Estate
Owned or Leased
Leased
Building Sq. Ft.
1,650
Rent
$6,200.00 per month
Lease Expiration
1/21/2032
About the Sale
Seller Motivation
Other Business Priorities.
Transition Support
Sellers will provide a structured 30–60 day post-close transition at no additional cost covering franchise system introductions, operational handoffs, vendor relationships, landlord introductions, and franchise transfer support. The national franchisor provides comprehensive franchisee onboarding, a full operational playbook, documented recipes, quality standards, and ongoing system support. All operating procedures are documented and transferable. The General Manager and existing staff team can continue operations without disruption. Sellers will execute a customary non-compete agreement for a negotiated term.
Financing Options
SBA, Limited Seller Financing
Listing Info
ID
2520742
Listing Views
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