Established North Shore Bagel Shop
Business Description
ESTABLISHED NORTH SHORE BAGEL SHOP WITH WHOLESALE ACCOUNTS & FULL BAKING KITCHEN
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established café and wholesale baking operation serving the North Shore community for nearly 20 years. This profitable business combines retail café operations with a thriving wholesale division, generating $400,000 in annual revenue.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS:
• Established 2005 with loyal customer base and excellent reputation
• Dual revenue streams: retail café and wholesale accounts
• 20 active wholesale accounts with detailed contact records for all former accounts
• Large commercial kitchen with over $150,000 in equipment
• Two company-owned delivery vans included
• Prime 3,550 sq ft location in Ipswich, MA
• Welcoming storefront with seating for 15 guests with the ability to add more
OPERATIONS:
The business operates as both a neighborhood café offering full menu beyond bagels and a wholesale bakery serving established accounts. The substantial commercial kitchen is designed for high-volume production with capacity for significant expansion. Current operations are intentionally scaled back, presenting immediate growth opportunities for new ownership.
GROWTH POTENTIAL:
• Expand wholesale distribution network
• Increase café offerings and dine-in traffic
• Develop new product lines leveraging existing kitchen capacity
• Transform into full bakery concept
• Expand seating and retail operations
FINANCIALS:
• Annual Revenue: $400,000
• Monthly Lease: $3,635
• Inventory Value: $125,000 (included)
• Seller financing available
The retiring owners provide comprehensive transition support including hands-on training, wholesale account introductions, recipes, processes, and vendor contacts. This turnkey operation represents an excellent opportunity for experienced operators or entrepreneurs seeking a proven business with established infrastructure and significant upside potential in a favorable market for quality food businesses.
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established café and wholesale baking operation serving the North Shore community for nearly 20 years. This profitable business combines retail café operations with a thriving wholesale division, generating $400,000 in annual revenue.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS:
• Established 2005 with loyal customer base and excellent reputation
• Dual revenue streams: retail café and wholesale accounts
• 20 active wholesale accounts with detailed contact records for all former accounts
• Large commercial kitchen with over $150,000 in equipment
• Two company-owned delivery vans included
• Prime 3,550 sq ft location in Ipswich, MA
• Welcoming storefront with seating for 15 guests with the ability to add more
OPERATIONS:
The business operates as both a neighborhood café offering full menu beyond bagels and a wholesale bakery serving established accounts. The substantial commercial kitchen is designed for high-volume production with capacity for significant expansion. Current operations are intentionally scaled back, presenting immediate growth opportunities for new ownership.
GROWTH POTENTIAL:
• Expand wholesale distribution network
• Increase café offerings and dine-in traffic
• Develop new product lines leveraging existing kitchen capacity
• Transform into full bakery concept
• Expand seating and retail operations
FINANCIALS:
• Annual Revenue: $400,000
• Monthly Lease: $3,635
• Inventory Value: $125,000 (included)
• Seller financing available
The retiring owners provide comprehensive transition support including hands-on training, wholesale account introductions, recipes, processes, and vendor contacts. This turnkey operation represents an excellent opportunity for experienced operators or entrepreneurs seeking a proven business with established infrastructure and significant upside potential in a favorable market for quality food businesses.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 20
- Employees
- 4 (2 Full-time, 2 Part-time)
Ownership is the current 2 full time employees - Facilities & Assets
- For sale: a rare chance to acquire a well-established North Shore bagel shop with a full wholesale baking operation. Family-owned for 20+ years with a loyal customer base. Features include a 15-seat eat-in storefront (with room to expand), a large commercial kitchen with $150K+ in equipment, a wholesale division with 20 active accounts (plus records for former accounts), and two company-owned delivery vans.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Market conditions remain favorable for established food businesses with strong customer loyalty and proven revenue streams. Demand for locally made, high-quality products continues to grow, and well-run operations with both retail and wholesale components are especially attractive to buyers seeking stability and multiple income channels. This business is well positioned to benefit from these trends.
- Opportunities for Growth
- This is a turnkey operation with tremendous growth potential. The current owners have scaled back operations in recent years to keep the business manageable for themselves, but the foundation is here for a new owner to take it to the next level. Opportunities exist to:
Expand wholesale distribution.
Add more menu items and diversify into a full bakery or café.
Increase retail seating and in-store traffic.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 3,550
- Rent
- $3,635.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The owners are selling the business as they are preparing for retirement.
- Transition Support
- The current owners are committed to a smooth transition and will stay on to train the new owners. They’ll provide hands-on guidance with daily operations, introduce key wholesale accounts, and share all recipes, processes, and vendor contacts to ensure the buyer is fully supported from day one.
Listing Info
- ID
- 1779170
- Listing Views
- 18
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