Established Ice Cream Shop in Iconic West Vancouver Waterfront Village
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A rare opportunity to acquire a long-established ice cream and frozen yogurt shop located in one of West Vancouver’s most charming waterfront village communities. Established in 1980, this business has built decades of local goodwill and benefits from a strong mix of tourist traffic, ferry-related foot traffic, local residents, and family-oriented customers. The shop is positioned in a highly walkable destination area, steps from a major transportation hub and surrounded by other owner-operated local businesses.
This is a turnkey, manageable, lifestyle-oriented business ideally suited for an engaged owner-operator, couple, or family looking for a community-based business with strong seasonal upside and a more flexible winter rhythm. The business operates from an efficient 570 sq ft retail space and includes a dedicated parking stall, adjacent outdoor storage, fully owned equipment, and a fresh 5-year lease that commenced April 1, 2025.
Asking price: $ 195,000 CAD
Investment Highlights
• Long-established business operating since 1980
• Prime West Vancouver waterfront village location
• Strong tourist, ferry, local, and family customer base
• Turnkey ice cream and frozen yogurt operation
• Fresh 5-year lease beginning April 2025
• Fully owned equipment with no equipment leases or financing obligations
• Efficient 570 sq ft retail footprint
• Dedicated parking stall and adjacent outdoor storage
• Strong owner-operator upside
• Manageable staffing requirements
• Opportunity to improve margins through leaner operations and continued vendor optimization
• Improved digital presence, with Google rating recently increasing and trending upward alongside growing social media engagement
• Seller willing to provide transition support and operational training
Future growth opportunities may include:
• Further strengthening local marketing and social media presence
• Expanding family-oriented offerings and seasonal promotions
• Enhancing merchandising and impulse purchase strategies
• Optimizing staffing and seasonal scheduling
• Leveraging strong tourist and waterfront foot traffic
• Expanding outdoor seating utilization during peak season
• Continuing operational efficiencies and vendor optimization
This is a turnkey, manageable, lifestyle-oriented business ideally suited for an engaged owner-operator, couple, or family looking for a community-based business with strong seasonal upside and a more flexible winter rhythm. The business operates from an efficient 570 sq ft retail space and includes a dedicated parking stall, adjacent outdoor storage, fully owned equipment, and a fresh 5-year lease that commenced April 1, 2025.
Asking price: $ 195,000 CAD
Investment Highlights
• Long-established business operating since 1980
• Prime West Vancouver waterfront village location
• Strong tourist, ferry, local, and family customer base
• Turnkey ice cream and frozen yogurt operation
• Fresh 5-year lease beginning April 2025
• Fully owned equipment with no equipment leases or financing obligations
• Efficient 570 sq ft retail footprint
• Dedicated parking stall and adjacent outdoor storage
• Strong owner-operator upside
• Manageable staffing requirements
• Opportunity to improve margins through leaner operations and continued vendor optimization
• Improved digital presence, with Google rating recently increasing and trending upward alongside growing social media engagement
• Seller willing to provide transition support and operational training
Future growth opportunities may include:
• Further strengthening local marketing and social media presence
• Expanding family-oriented offerings and seasonal promotions
• Enhancing merchandising and impulse purchase strategies
• Optimizing staffing and seasonal scheduling
• Leveraging strong tourist and waterfront foot traffic
• Expanding outdoor seating utilization during peak season
• Continuing operational efficiencies and vendor optimization
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 46
- Facilities & Assets
- The sale includes fully owned operating assets and equipment, including ice cream display freezers, upright freezers, chest freezer, soft serve/frozen yogurt machine, milkshake machine, blenders, refrigerator, food service equipment, POS system, security cameras, furniture, smallwares, storage fixtures, and operational supplies.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The business offers strong potential for continued growth under an engaged owner-operator. The current owners have invested significant effort into operational improvements, supplier relationships, branding, customer experience, and building a solid foundation for future growth.
With an established community presence, strong seasonal traffic, and an efficient operating footprint, the business is well positioned for a buyer looking to build on a recognizable and locally appreciated concept.
A new owner will benefit from an established operation and the opportunity to further refine and grow the business according to their own vision and operating style.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 570
- Rent
- $3,128.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 4/2/2030
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owners are transitioning toward other family and lifestyle opportunities.
- Transition Support
- Committed to supporting a smooth transition and open to providing training and post-sale assistance as appropriate.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2510349
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