Nationally Acclaimed Retail Bakery for Sale
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In the Southwest corner of the United States, an artisan bakery that has mastered the delicate blend of art & science required to produce European-grade croissants and artisan bread, is now looking for its next owner. To be clear, this is not a standard, run-of-the-mill bakery. Frequent lines of customers wrapped around the block are a testament to the brand’s cult-like following, as well as the positive national press the bakery has earned in recent years.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 9
- Currently Relocatable
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- The bakery operates out of a leased facility, under a newly secured 10-year lease with an additional 10-year renewal option with a private LLC landlord. The building is currently running at approximately 85% production capacity, with roughly 35% of unused outdoor space in the rear offering meaningful room for future expansion. Over its eight years of occupancy, the facility has been customized to support operational growth, including added refrigeration, custom pre-order windows, and other structural modifications, all with landlord support. A dedicated rear parking spot, secure key-code alley access, and commercial alley entry have streamlined staff operations, deliveries, and waste removal. The surrounding residential neighborhood has remained compatible with the bakery's day-to-day activity, and ample street parking nearby ensures convenient access for customers and staff alike.
- Website
- https://goexio.com/retail-bakery
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The bakery holds a distinctive position in its local market as the first and most celebrated artisan bakery of its kind, with comparable competitors located far outside the immediate area. This lack of direct local competition reinforces the bakery's strong brand equity and loyal customer base, creating a meaningful and defensible market advantage for any prospective buyer.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The bakery has experienced consistent year-over-year sales growth with minimal marketing investment, driven by strong word-of-mouth and customer loyalty. Strategic diversification, including a pre-order system, pizza nights, and an expanded sandwich menu, has maximized revenue across all hours of operation. Looking ahead, immediate opportunities exist to extend business hours, expand pre-order offerings, and grow pizza nights, with longer-term potential for a second location and wholesale operations.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The decision to sell is personal, not business-driven.
- Transition Support
- The 28-person team operates under a well-defined management structure, with dedicated front-of-house and back-of-house leadership teams responsible for customer service, production, scheduling, and training, allowing the bakery to run independently of day-to-day owner involvement. The owner works approximately 25 to 30 hours per week in a strategic capacity, focusing on operations, financial oversight, quality control, and creative direction, while trusting managers to handle day-to-day decision-making. The bakery sets itself apart in the restaurant industry by offering a four-day, ten-hour workweek, 100% employer-paid entry-level health insurance, a 401(k) match, annual shoe stipends, and equitable tip distribution between kitchen and front-of-house staff. A culture of mentorship and continuous learning, combined with a commitment to quality, has attracted passionate employees and positioned the existing team to carry the bakery's mission and reputation forward under new ownership.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2517217
- Listing Views
- 26
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