Established Franchise Soda & Cookie Shop | Semi-Absentee Opportunity
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Established Franchise Soda & Cookie Shop - Semi-Absentee Opportunity
Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving specialty beverage franchise featuring signature soda drinks and gourmet cookies in the rapidly expanding soda shop market. This turnkey operation in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri offers exceptional growth potential for both semi-absentee investors and hands-on operators.
Business Overview:
Established in 2022, this franchise location has quickly built a loyal customer base as the first dirty soda concept in the Missouri market. The 1,579 sq ft location generates $395,211 in annual revenue with $50,000 in seller's discretionary earnings, demonstrating solid unit economics with gross margins of 71-74%.
Key Financial Highlights:
• Annual Revenue: $395,211
• Cash Flow (SDE): $50,000
• Gross Margins: 71-74% consistently
• Monthly Lease: $4,540 (expires 10/31/2027)
• FF&E Value: $60,000
• Store Buildout Value: $350K-$400K
Competitive Advantages:
• First-mover advantage as original soda franchise in market
• National franchise brand recognition
• Semi-absentee model - current owners work only 20 hours/week combined
• Multiple revenue streams including in-store, online ordering, and catering
• Includes 3 protected territories with 2 additional unopened locations valued at $100K
Growth Opportunities:
Significant untapped potential exists with conservative marketing to date:
• Marketing Recovery: $120K annual potential by returning to previous levels
• Sunday Operations: $36K-$60K additional revenue by opening Sundays
• Catering Program: $24K-$60K in corporate and event catering
• Territory Expansion: Develop 2 unopened territories
• Enhanced digital marketing and loyalty programs
Ideal for entrepreneurs seeking a semi-absentee investment with established brand recognition or operators ready to maximize growth through increased marketing focus. Seller financing available.
Owners selling to focus on other business ventures, creating opportunity for dedicated buyer to unlock full potential of this profitable concept in growing market segment.
Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving specialty beverage franchise featuring signature soda drinks and gourmet cookies in the rapidly expanding soda shop market. This turnkey operation in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri offers exceptional growth potential for both semi-absentee investors and hands-on operators.
Business Overview:
Established in 2022, this franchise location has quickly built a loyal customer base as the first dirty soda concept in the Missouri market. The 1,579 sq ft location generates $395,211 in annual revenue with $50,000 in seller's discretionary earnings, demonstrating solid unit economics with gross margins of 71-74%.
Key Financial Highlights:
• Annual Revenue: $395,211
• Cash Flow (SDE): $50,000
• Gross Margins: 71-74% consistently
• Monthly Lease: $4,540 (expires 10/31/2027)
• FF&E Value: $60,000
• Store Buildout Value: $350K-$400K
Competitive Advantages:
• First-mover advantage as original soda franchise in market
• National franchise brand recognition
• Semi-absentee model - current owners work only 20 hours/week combined
• Multiple revenue streams including in-store, online ordering, and catering
• Includes 3 protected territories with 2 additional unopened locations valued at $100K
Growth Opportunities:
Significant untapped potential exists with conservative marketing to date:
• Marketing Recovery: $120K annual potential by returning to previous levels
• Sunday Operations: $36K-$60K additional revenue by opening Sundays
• Catering Program: $24K-$60K in corporate and event catering
• Territory Expansion: Develop 2 unopened territories
• Enhanced digital marketing and loyalty programs
Ideal for entrepreneurs seeking a semi-absentee investment with established brand recognition or operators ready to maximize growth through increased marketing focus. Seller financing available.
Owners selling to focus on other business ventures, creating opportunity for dedicated buyer to unlock full potential of this profitable concept in growing market segment.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 4
- Employees
- 20 Part-time
Shift leads and crew members handle daily operations - Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- This sale includes three (3) franchise territories—a significant value-add for buyers seeking
expansion potential. Corporate has offered to buy back each territory at $50K each. Only one of the three locations have been built out for operations so far. - Market Outlook / Competition
- First dirty soda franchise concept to enter the Missouri market. Others may be following, but that only helps educate and influence the market to crave the experience.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Marketing Recovery: $120K/year by returning to previous levels
Sunday Operations: Add $36K-$60K/year opening Sundays
Catering Program: $24K-$60K/year in corporate/event catering
Territory Expansion: 2 unopened territories valued at $100K
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,579
- Rent
- $4,540.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 10/31/2027
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The owners are focused on their other business ventures and don't have enough ba
Listing Info
- ID
- 2475969
- Listing Views
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