Gourmet Dessert Franchise - Absentee Owned! - SC2273

This Northern California Gourmet Dessert Franchise is a California Limited Liability Company and was started almost 5 years ago and under the founding ownership since inception. This franchise is known for offering a delicious variety of gourmet treats that can be picked up in-store, delivered, and also has various catering options. Made fresh daily with a weekly rotating menu of over 300 flavors, nothing is dull and run-of-the-mill with this franchise. As a total franchise, they sell over 1 Million desserts daily and have over 1,000 locations worldwide. Ownership currently lives out of state, and even though ownership works about 25 hours a week, they are not present at the location and are absentee.

The company currently advertises heavily through corporate, which has an extensive and successful marketing team for social media, email text, applications and online ads. The biggest growth opportunity is being at least a local semi-absentee owner. Current owners work about 25 hours a week, but live out of state and only travel on location once or twice per year. They do have a store manager in place. Being an owner that has some degree of presence will help drive trends in the marketplace. They are also installing new equipment in line with new offerings coming out from the Franchisor. Additionally, there is a new anchor tenant in the shopping center and a new Costco being built 500 yards from this location.

Financial Information
$249,000 Asking Price
On request Cash Flow
$750,000 Gross Revenue
$249,000 Down Payment
On request Adjusted EBITDA

Business Location
City: Northern California
State: California

Reason for Sale
The reason the Seller is selling is to pursue retirement.

Detailed information
Year Established: 2021
Home Based: No
Franchise: Yes
Relocatable: No
Lender Prequalified: No
SBA Prequalified: No
Full-Time Employees: 1
Part-Time Employees: 16
Contractors: N/A
Owner Worked Hours/w: 25
Inventory Included: Yes
Inventory Value: $20,000
Monthly Rent: $4,885
Real Estate Available: No
Real Estate Included: No
Real Estate Value: N/A
Building Size: 1442
FF&E Included?: Yes
FF&E Value: $205,000

Training/Support
The Seller is willing to provide training at 30 hours per week for 2 weeks for the new Owner. Additional training may be provided at mutually agreed-upon terms between the Buyer and the Seller. Training and support will also be provided by the Franchisor.

Facilities
They operate out of 1,442 square feet with a base rent of $4,885 and monthly CAM charges of $1,758. The current lease term expires in November 2026 and has a 5-year option. The current lease is not assignable.

Market Outlook/Competition
The North American gourmet dessert franchise market is thriving, driven by consumer demand for premium, customizable, and experiential treats. Valued in the billions, this sector includes high-growth areas like specialized ice cream, artisanal doughnuts, and unique bakery concepts. Key trends focus on high-quality ingredients, Instagram-worthy presentations, and unique flavor experiences.

CA 02100708; NV 1003039