Thriving Specialty Dessert & Beverage Brand – 5 Units & Growing
Business Description
Here’s a rare chance to step into a highly successful and modern brand in the booming specialty dessert and beverage space. With multiple profitable units already running, this business brings a fresh twist to two exploding food categories—bubble tea and rolled ice cream—using organic ingredients and inventive recipes that stand out in the market.
Started by two innovative founders with a passion for premium quality, this business grew quickly by doing things differently—no powders, no shortcuts. Just real tea, real fruit, and real value. The brand has earned a strong reputation, loyal customers, and thousands of positive reviews. It also has the systems in place for hands-off ownership or easy scaling. And this independent, none-franchised brand is well positioned to become a franchise brand of it's own.
Why Buy This Business?
• Unique Concept: Freshly made bubble tea and rolled ice cream under one brand—no local competition does both.
• Proven Locations: All five stores are in high-traffic areas with loyal customer bases and strong foot traffic.
• Fully Staffed & Systemized: Each store runs with its own manager or shift leaders; owners focus on big-picture operations.
• Solid Financials: 2024 revenue was nearly $4M with $460K in adjusted net profit.
• Easy to Expand: Growth potential through franchising, catering, and new product offerings.
Industry Overview
The U.S. specialty beverage market (bubble tea included) is booming—estimated at over $2 billion and growing at a rate of 8-10% per year. Frozen dessert sales, including ice cream, are also rising, with rolled ice cream gaining popularity for its social-media-worthy presentation and fresh customization. Younger consumers are demanding healthier, organic, and experiential treats—this brand checks all those boxes.
This is more than just a small business. It’s a mini-chain with brand power, operational excellence, and a strong digital presence (including mobile app ordering and loyalty rewards). For an investor or entrepreneur ready to scale or franchise, this is a golden opportunity.
Step into a growing industry with a brand that’s already ahead of the curve.
Complete the "Contact the seller" box for an automatic NDA and check your inbox/junk mail. A full business report is available with the location, pictures, and more... Tax returns, leases, and more data available in diligence. Rental data advertised is summarized from leases in aggregate.
Started by two innovative founders with a passion for premium quality, this business grew quickly by doing things differently—no powders, no shortcuts. Just real tea, real fruit, and real value. The brand has earned a strong reputation, loyal customers, and thousands of positive reviews. It also has the systems in place for hands-off ownership or easy scaling. And this independent, none-franchised brand is well positioned to become a franchise brand of it's own.
Why Buy This Business?
• Unique Concept: Freshly made bubble tea and rolled ice cream under one brand—no local competition does both.
• Proven Locations: All five stores are in high-traffic areas with loyal customer bases and strong foot traffic.
• Fully Staffed & Systemized: Each store runs with its own manager or shift leaders; owners focus on big-picture operations.
• Solid Financials: 2024 revenue was nearly $4M with $460K in adjusted net profit.
• Easy to Expand: Growth potential through franchising, catering, and new product offerings.
Industry Overview
The U.S. specialty beverage market (bubble tea included) is booming—estimated at over $2 billion and growing at a rate of 8-10% per year. Frozen dessert sales, including ice cream, are also rising, with rolled ice cream gaining popularity for its social-media-worthy presentation and fresh customization. Younger consumers are demanding healthier, organic, and experiential treats—this brand checks all those boxes.
This is more than just a small business. It’s a mini-chain with brand power, operational excellence, and a strong digital presence (including mobile app ordering and loyalty rewards). For an investor or entrepreneur ready to scale or franchise, this is a golden opportunity.
Step into a growing industry with a brand that’s already ahead of the curve.
Complete the "Contact the seller" box for an automatic NDA and check your inbox/junk mail. A full business report is available with the location, pictures, and more... Tax returns, leases, and more data available in diligence. Rental data advertised is summarized from leases in aggregate.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 8
- Employees
- 70
- Facilities & Assets
- The locations are in busy strip centers and kiosks in top Malls in the Triangle metro area.
- Opportunities for Growth
- In addition to the opportunity to franchise this brand, organic growth, new locations, and new product lines are all opportunities for growth.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 6,000
- Rent
- $30,000.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 11/30/2029
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Differences in owner direction
- Transition Support
- 2 weeks with ownership
Listing Info
- ID
- 2350517
- Listing Views
- 987
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