Quick-Service Doughnut Cafes - 2 Tennessee Locations
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Absentee Owned - Great Brand Recognition!
A pair of fast-growing, quick-service doughnut cafés operating in the greater Knoxville, TN market. The concept pairs a signature layered doughnut — buttery dough fried crisp outside, light and airy inside — with a full coffee program, breakfast menu, and an in-store café experience that sets it apart from typical grab-and-go doughnut shops. The business generated $1.6M in combined revenue in its first full year of operation.
Both locations are fully built out, fully staffed with roughly 23 full-time employees, and supported by an experienced on-site management team — allowing the business to run under absentee ownership. With brand recognition established and systems already in place, this is a turnkey opportunity for a QSR-experienced or hands-on owner-operator to step into the business on day one.
Before further information is shared, buyers must execute a Confidentiality Agreement and demonstrate they are a qualified, appropriate fit for this acquisition. Contact Broker: Tony Pearl, 980.290.9000 / tony.pearl@sunbeltnetwork.com
Both locations are fully built out, fully staffed with roughly 23 full-time employees, and supported by an experienced on-site management team — allowing the business to run under absentee ownership. With brand recognition established and systems already in place, this is a turnkey opportunity for a QSR-experienced or hands-on owner-operator to step into the business on day one.
Before further information is shared, buyers must execute a Confidentiality Agreement and demonstrate they are a qualified, appropriate fit for this acquisition. Contact Broker: Tony Pearl, 980.290.9000 / tony.pearl@sunbeltnetwork.com
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 2
- Employees
- 23 Full-time
- Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- Two Location
- Opportunities for Growth
- Both locations sit in strong, growing markets with an established customer base. Current performance is being achieved under absentee, out-of-state ownership — a local or semi-local owner able to engage directly with operations, staff, and the community is well-positioned to grow revenue and profitability beyond today's run rate through hands-on management, local marketing, and community engagement. The business owns a food truck that has barely been used. Knoxville has no shortage of events, and UT football and basketball seasons alone present a significant revenue opportunity that a motivated owner could capitalize on starting immediately.
A recent third-party mystery shop of one of the two locations returned a perfect 100/100 score — order accuracy, cleanliness, food safety, and staff friendliness all rated at the top of the scale, with the order ready in under 4 minutes. It's a strong recent snapshot of an operation that's running well day to day.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Need to devote more time to other business interests and family
- Transition Support
- Seller & Franchise will provide training
- Financing Options
- Seller will consider some financing for a qualified buyer
Listing Info
- ID
- 2551615
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