Long Standing Mall Dairy Queen Ice Cream Business for Sale!
Business Description
Long Standing Mall Dairy Queen Ice Cream Business for Sale!
An exceptional opportunity is now available to acquire a well established Franchise Ice Cream Business for Sale situated in a high traffic shopping mall. This Dairy Queen is a globally recognized brand with decades of consumer loyalty, and this particular location has been operating in the mall for over a quarter century, making it a well known and trusted destination for shoppers. This long standing presence, combined with consistent foot traffic and strong brand recognition, creates a solid foundation for stable operations and future growth. A new lease is currently being put in place at very reasonable terms, offering long term security for the next owner.
This Ice Cream Business for Sale is fully built out and features well maintained equipment, allowing for a seamless transition to new ownership with minimal upfront capital expenditures. The current layout is efficient and designed for high volume service, making it ideal for peak mall hours, weekends, and seasonal surges. The business is currently operated with a straightforward menu offering the franchise's core, high margin products, leaving significant upside for a motivated buyer.
One of the strongest aspects of this opportunity is the untapped revenue potential. Sales can be increased by expanding the product mix to include additional approved menu items, seasonal offerings, and promotional bundles. There is also a major opportunity to grow off premise sales by integrating popular delivery services such as Uber Eats, DoorDash, and SkipTheDishes, which are not currently being fully leveraged. Adding delivery and online ordering can significantly boost revenue without a large increase in overhead.
The newly structured lease provides predictability and long term stability in a desirable mall location. The mall setting offers built in customer flow from shoppers, families, families, and mall employees, reducing the need for aggressive marketing while still benefiting from national brand advertising and promotions.
This business is ideal for an owner operator or family run operation seeking a recognizable brand with proven systems and immediate cash flow potential. With a globally trusted brand, strong location, solid infrastructure, and an incredible asking price, this franchise represents outstanding value in today's market.
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This Ice Cream Business for Sale is fully built out and features well maintained equipment, allowing for a seamless transition to new ownership with minimal upfront capital expenditures. The current layout is efficient and designed for high volume service, making it ideal for peak mall hours, weekends, and seasonal surges. The business is currently operated with a straightforward menu offering the franchise's core, high margin products, leaving significant upside for a motivated buyer.
One of the strongest aspects of this opportunity is the untapped revenue potential. Sales can be increased by expanding the product mix to include additional approved menu items, seasonal offerings, and promotional bundles. There is also a major opportunity to grow off premise sales by integrating popular delivery services such as Uber Eats, DoorDash, and SkipTheDishes, which are not currently being fully leveraged. Adding delivery and online ordering can significantly boost revenue without a large increase in overhead.
The newly structured lease provides predictability and long term stability in a desirable mall location. The mall setting offers built in customer flow from shoppers, families, families, and mall employees, reducing the need for aggressive marketing while still benefiting from national brand advertising and promotions.
This business is ideal for an owner operator or family run operation seeking a recognizable brand with proven systems and immediate cash flow potential. With a globally trusted brand, strong location, solid infrastructure, and an incredible asking price, this franchise represents outstanding value in today's market.
Serious inquiries only. Confidentiality agreement required. Contact We Sell Restaurants today!
By providing your phone number to We Sell Restaurants, you are agreeing to receive text notifications.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 24
- Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- (3) slushy Machine Dispensers
(1) 3 Head Soft Serve Dispenser
(2) Single Station Blizzard Blenders
(1) Norlare Dry Storage Stainless Steel Cabinet with 2 water taps
Small cabinet freezer with topping
Countertop Heated Cherry/Chocolate Serving Station
Countertop Heated Hot Fudge/Hot Carmel
POS System
(1) 6 flavor Soft Drink Dispenser
Merry Chef Micro Oven
24'x6' Ice Dispenser
(3) Vita Mix Blenders
(1) Stainless Steel Bin Sink
(2) Stainless Steel Bin Sinks
(1) 3 Bin Stainless Steel Sink with Detergent System
6'x8' Walk in Freezer
30" x 6' Upright Freezer
Microwave Oven
Water Filtration System
(3) 12' Stainless Steel Racks
(1) 6' Stainless Steel Rachs
Ice Bucket Smoothly Station - Website
- https://www.wesellrestaurants.com
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Market Pros Dairy Queen (Mall Location)
1.) High Foot Traffic from Built In Mall Traffic
The location benefits from consistent daily foot traffic generated by mall shoppers, entertainment venues, and seasonal retail peaks providing a steady stream of impulse and repeat customers.
2.) Strong Brand Visibility in a Food Court Environment
Dairy Queen?s iconic brand and visual appeal stand out in mall food courts, naturally attracting customers seeking a trusted, recognizable treat or quick meal option.
3.) Impulse Driven Dessert & Treat Sales
Ice cream and treat items perform exceptionally well in malls due to impulse purchasing behavior, especially among families, teens, and weekend shoppers.
3.) Year Round Demand Independent of Weather
Unlike standalone locations, a mall based Dairy Queen benefits from climate controlled, year round traffic, helping stabilize sales during colder or inclement weather months.
4.) Broad Demographic Capture
The concept appeals to shoppers of all ages from families and kids to teens and seniors maximizing sales opportunities across diverse mall demographics.
5.) Simplified Operations with No Drive Thru Dependency
Mall locations operate efficiently with smaller footprints, reduced staffing needs, and a counter service model, making them attractive to owner operators and multi unit investors alike.
6.) Captive Audience for Ice Cream & Orange Julius? Products
The mall setting provides a captive, on site audience of shoppers, families, and entertainment patrons seeking convenient dessert and beverage options, making ice cream treats and Orange Julius? drinks a natural, high demand choice with strong impulse appeal. - Opportunities for Growth
- Growth & Expansion Opportunities
1.) Conversion to Independent or Dual Brand Concept
Opportunity to convert the space into an independent dessert, beverage, or snack concept, allowing greater menu flexibility, pricing control, and creative branding while retaining strong mall foot traffic.
2.) Menu Expansion Beyond Ice Cream
Add hot food, grab and go snacks, or specialty items (e.g., waffles, churros, crepes, loaded fries, pretzel concepts) to increase average ticket size and appeal to meal oriented customers.
3.) Enhanced Beverage Program
Expand beverage offerings with smoothies, boba, specialty lemonades, espresso drinks, or protein shakes, capturing all day demand and increasing visit frequency.
4.) Third Party Delivery & Mobile Ordering Integration
Introduce delivery apps and mobile pre ordering (where mall policies allow) to capture off premise sales from nearby offices, residences, and mall employees.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 800
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Other
- Transition Support
- Dairy Queen Franchise ~3 weeks
Listing Info
- ID
- 2466802
- Listing Views
- 50
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