Profitable Ice Cream Franchise - Prime Fort Worth Location
Business Description
This established ice cream shop has served the Fort Worth community for over 25 years, operating from a premium retail space in the busy Trinity Commons Shopping Center. Known for in-store-made, super-premium ice cream and desserts, the business enjoys loyal foot traffic from families, students, and nearby professionals. Being between Clearfork, TCU, and multiple premium Fort Worth neighborhoods, this location receives heavy traffic from apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash.
The store runs lean with part-time student staff, documented systems, and minimal waste. It generates strong margins and a projected cash flow of nearly $175K, with over $190K in included equipment. No local marketing is currently done, leaving room to grow via catering, delivery, and promotions. Just 3 minutes from TCU, there is a goldmine of opportunity. Our brokerage team consists of professors and former TCU students who are willing to help future owners plug into the TCU community.
This is a prime opportunity for any entrepreneurial-minded individuals looking for an absentee-owner, passive cash-flowing business. For 25 years, this location and its product have proved to be recession-proof. Since nearly all inventory is frozen or shelf-stable, the business experiences very little product waste, helping maximize profitability and simplify inventory management. Additionally, the business operations are incredibly simple. The owners claim that it takes no more than 2 days to fully train new employees.
Franchise training and support are available, making it ideal for both first-time buyers and experienced operators. The current owners have agreed to pay the franchise transfer fee for the incoming owners.
The store runs lean with part-time student staff, documented systems, and minimal waste. It generates strong margins and a projected cash flow of nearly $175K, with over $190K in included equipment. No local marketing is currently done, leaving room to grow via catering, delivery, and promotions. Just 3 minutes from TCU, there is a goldmine of opportunity. Our brokerage team consists of professors and former TCU students who are willing to help future owners plug into the TCU community.
This is a prime opportunity for any entrepreneurial-minded individuals looking for an absentee-owner, passive cash-flowing business. For 25 years, this location and its product have proved to be recession-proof. Since nearly all inventory is frozen or shelf-stable, the business experiences very little product waste, helping maximize profitability and simplify inventory management. Additionally, the business operations are incredibly simple. The owners claim that it takes no more than 2 days to fully train new employees.
Franchise training and support are available, making it ideal for both first-time buyers and experienced operators. The current owners have agreed to pay the franchise transfer fee for the incoming owners.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 27
- Employees
- 12 (2 Full-time, 10 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- Located in a 1,280 sq. ft. unit in Fort Worth’s busy Trinity Commons Shopping Center. Space includes production, service, and seating areas (14 seats total). Sale includes $190K+ in equipment: batch freezer, blast freezer, dipping cabinets, POS system, waffle cone makers, and more. Favorable triple-net lease secured through April 2029.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Located in a high-traffic center with consistent foot traffic from families, students, and professionals. Minimal local ice cream competition—most independent shops have closed. Backed by national brand recognition and strong community ties, the business thrives without paid advertising.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Growth opportunities include expanding catering and bulk orders for schools, businesses, and community events, increasing third-party delivery sales, implementing local digital marketing and loyalty programs, and extending operating hours during peak seasons. The streamlined operating model also makes the business well-suited for semi-absentee or multi-unit ownership.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,280
- Rent
- $4,300.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 5/1/2029
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owners are ready to retire after 27 years of operating.
- Transition Support
- Franchise provides optional two-week onboarding, digital training tools, and ongoing operational support. Current owners will offer transitional training to ensure a smooth handover, including inventory, systems, and staffing guidance.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2523566
- Listing Views
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