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Sale Pending - Ice Cream and Grill for sale
Business Description
Axel’s Food & Ice Cream is a well-established, family-run business that has served the Merrimack, New Hampshire community for many years. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and strong local reputation, the shop continues under current ownership since 2022, maintaining its legacy while introducing new energy and focus.
The menu features a wide variety of hard-serve and soft-serve ice cream flavors, complemented by seasonal specialties and classic toppings. In addition, Axel’s offers a full grill menu including hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, fries, onion rings, and other favorites—making it a destination for both ice cream and casual dining.
The business also maintains a professional online presence through its website, which highlights the menu, seasonal hours, and online ordering options, while active social media channels help keep the community engaged and informed.
The menu features a wide variety of hard-serve and soft-serve ice cream flavors, complemented by seasonal specialties and classic toppings. In addition, Axel’s offers a full grill menu including hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, fries, onion rings, and other favorites—making it a destination for both ice cream and casual dining.
The business also maintains a professional online presence through its website, which highlights the menu, seasonal hours, and online ordering options, while active social media channels help keep the community engaged and informed.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 25
- Facilities & Assets
- Fully equipped shop featuring 30+ flavors of hard and soft serve with topping stations, dip chests, and a 9-flavor Electro Freeze machine. Includes grill, fryers, sandwich prep, industrial freezers/refrigerators, outdoor seating with painted picnic tables and Adirondack chair. Order printer and KDS system streamline service. A complete package to operate immediately.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Situated on the upper end of a busy highway, this shop benefits from strong visibility and traffic. While other ice cream shops exist along the same road, this end is the hub of new housing and business development, positioning it for significant future growth.
- Opportunities for Growth
- This business has not yet leveraged local marketing, creating substantial potential for growth. A new owner could drive revenue through community partnerships, social media campaigns, catering, and events. With continued housing and commercial development nearby, demand is set to rise. A strategic re-brand could further refresh the shop’s image and strengthen its appeal to both new and returning customers.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,600
- Rent
- $2,020.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 6/15/2027
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner has retired and wants to go sailing.
- Transition Support
- Checklists for season open and close support offered for the first season as well as operational menus and full vendor lists.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2409208
- Listing Views
- 933
Business Location
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