High-Potential Franchise Brand: Dogs & Cream
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DUAL-MARKET FRANCHISE ACQUISITION: DOGS & CREAM, WI
Own the Flagship & Pioneer: High-Profitability, Low-Overhead QSR
This is a strategic opportunity to acquire two established units of Dogs & Cream, a rapidly emerging, quality-driven fast-casual concept specializing in gourmet hot dogs, savory comfort food, and premium ice cream/custard. This investment offers a rare combination of proven cash flow and massive untapped market potential in the lucrative Wisconsin corridor.
THE STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
Our model is designed to maximize NET PROFIT and scalability, not just high gross volume, making these assets highly attractive to sophisticated operators:
HIGH-MARGIN, LOW-WASTE MODEL:
Dual Revenue Streams: Combines two high-demand categories (Savory Dogs/Brats & Sweet Custard/Ice Cream) to maintain sales volume across all seasons.
Made-to-Order Efficiency: Our proven 5-minute average service time avoids the waste, labor excess, and poor quality associated with "heat lamp" fast food, optimizing food cost and maximizing customer loyalty.
STRATEGIC MARKET POSITIONING:
Racine (The Anchor / Tier 3): Acquire the Original Flagship location in the brand's home market. Benefit from instant, entrenched brand recognition, long-term community relationships, and stable, loyal customer traffic in a community with strong industrial employment.
Elkhorn (The Pioneer / Tier 4): Secure First-Mover Status in the rapidly developing Walworth County recreational hub. This location offers significantly lower operational and real estate overhead—a critical lever for maximizing profitability—while capturing massive regional, tourist, and highway traffic (near I-43) in an underserved territory.
SEAMLESS, LOW-RISK ENTRY:
Fully Systemized: Businesses operate under the Franchisor's proven, fully documented operational protocols, simplified training, and clean bookkeeping.
Unrivaled Growth Territory: You are not buying into an oversaturated market. You are securing two core territories in high-income Wisconsin counties ($73k–$75k Median HH Income) where the brand is the dominant local quality QSR alternative.
Ideal for Owner/Operator: Perfect acquisition for a motivated operator looking for an established business model with low complexity and clear avenues for multi-unit expansion in a high-demand regional corridor.
This is a unique chance to skip the start-up phase and acquire the core assets of a rising, quality-focused QSR brand positioned for aggressive regional growth.
Inquire now to receive the detailed confidential financial package.
Own the Flagship & Pioneer: High-Profitability, Low-Overhead QSR
This is a strategic opportunity to acquire two established units of Dogs & Cream, a rapidly emerging, quality-driven fast-casual concept specializing in gourmet hot dogs, savory comfort food, and premium ice cream/custard. This investment offers a rare combination of proven cash flow and massive untapped market potential in the lucrative Wisconsin corridor.
THE STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
Our model is designed to maximize NET PROFIT and scalability, not just high gross volume, making these assets highly attractive to sophisticated operators:
HIGH-MARGIN, LOW-WASTE MODEL:
Dual Revenue Streams: Combines two high-demand categories (Savory Dogs/Brats & Sweet Custard/Ice Cream) to maintain sales volume across all seasons.
Made-to-Order Efficiency: Our proven 5-minute average service time avoids the waste, labor excess, and poor quality associated with "heat lamp" fast food, optimizing food cost and maximizing customer loyalty.
STRATEGIC MARKET POSITIONING:
Racine (The Anchor / Tier 3): Acquire the Original Flagship location in the brand's home market. Benefit from instant, entrenched brand recognition, long-term community relationships, and stable, loyal customer traffic in a community with strong industrial employment.
Elkhorn (The Pioneer / Tier 4): Secure First-Mover Status in the rapidly developing Walworth County recreational hub. This location offers significantly lower operational and real estate overhead—a critical lever for maximizing profitability—while capturing massive regional, tourist, and highway traffic (near I-43) in an underserved territory.
SEAMLESS, LOW-RISK ENTRY:
Fully Systemized: Businesses operate under the Franchisor's proven, fully documented operational protocols, simplified training, and clean bookkeeping.
Unrivaled Growth Territory: You are not buying into an oversaturated market. You are securing two core territories in high-income Wisconsin counties ($73k–$75k Median HH Income) where the brand is the dominant local quality QSR alternative.
Ideal for Owner/Operator: Perfect acquisition for a motivated operator looking for an established business model with low complexity and clear avenues for multi-unit expansion in a high-demand regional corridor.
This is a unique chance to skip the start-up phase and acquire the core assets of a rising, quality-focused QSR brand positioned for aggressive regional growth.
Inquire now to receive the detailed confidential financial package.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 7
- Employees
- 11 (3 Full-time, 8 Part-time)
2 employees are ad hoc - Franchise
- This business is an established Dogs & Cream franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- Rare opportunity to acquire a fully developed, 100% turnkey franchisor package. You are not just buying a business; you are securing the rights to a proven, ready-to-scale system, designed to maximize your royalty collection potential from day one.
The sale provides the buyer with immediate operational control over a concept built for national scalability, minimizing ramp-up time and risk. The flagship operation comes equipped with all necessary physical assets, ensuring the unit serves as a high-performing, scalable template for the entire system: - Website
- https://www.dogsandcream.com/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Franchising Is Growing and Out-Pacing the Broader Economy. The franchising sector is expected to grow by ~2.5% in unit count this year, expanding its economic output. (International Franchise Association) Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are one of the leading categories in franchising growth. (International Franchise Association) We compete with restaurants like Culver’s, Freddy’s, and Shake Shack in terms of quality and format, but we win by being faster, simpler, and offering nostalgic comfort food with a local vibe.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Growth Potential and Market Opportunity
Untapped Markets: While our brand has established a foothold in Southeastern Wisconsin, the broader market for hot dog and fast-casual franchises is large. Our concept's focus on quality and customization could allow it to compete effectively against both national chains and local mom-and-pop shops. We provide comprehensive training and support, and while our current locations are in Wisconsin, we have an ability to identify and enter new markets.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Franchising as a faster way to bring Dogs & Cream to new, underserved markets.
- Transition Support
- The foundation of the Dogs & Cream model is built on ensuring consistent franchisee success. The sale includes a fully developed support infrastructure, designed to rapidly onboard new franchise partners and provide continuous guidance. You will be put on a multi-phase training program detailed within the operational manuals.
- Financing Options
- Only the Franchise fee of 40K is needed. Contact me and I will explain.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2435766
- Listing Views
- 177
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