Rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, artisan bakery with strong brand recognition and consistent cash flow, located near a major Southern California city. This is a turnkey, community-loved concept with proven systems, loyal customers, and significant upside.

Established over a decade ago, this bakery has become the #1 neighborhood destination for fresh-baked breads, pastries, and specialty desserts in its immediate trade area. Known for its premium ingredients, scratch-made recipes, and warm customer experience, the business enjoys steady foot traffic, glowing reviews, and repeat clientele from both local residents and nearby offices. The brand has built a reputation as the go-to spot for quality baked goods and custom orders.

Key Financial Highlights

- Annual Revenue: $1.74M+ (4.8% YoY Growth)

- Seller’s Discretionary Earnings: $303K (17.4% Margin)

- Gross Profit Margins Stabilized at 26%+ in 2024–2025

This business has demonstrated strong financial momentum, with SDE increasing 54.7% from 2023 to 2025 and consistent top-line growth backed by documented, SBA-compliant add-backs.

Operations

The business operates from a well-designed retail space with a fully equipped commercial kitchen, allowing for efficient production and seamless front-of-house service. A trained team of bakers and counter staff handle day-to-day operations, supported by established recipes, vendor relationships, and streamlined ordering systems. The current owner focuses primarily on oversight and quality control, making this an ideal semi-absentee or hands-on opportunity.

The owner is pursuing other business interests, creating an excellent opportunity for a new operator to step into a profitable and well-established operation.

Growth Opportunities

- Expand wholesale accounts with local cafés, restaurants, and markets

- Increase catering and corporate orders for events and offices

- Launch online ordering, delivery partnerships, and subscription bread programs

- Extend operating hours or introduce seasonal specialty product lines

Ideal Buyer Profile

This opportunity is ideal for an entrepreneur seeking a strong cash-flowing food business with real brand equity and room to scale. It would also suit an experienced baker, café operator, or strategic buyer looking to add a proven concept to their portfolio and build long-term wealth through a respected local brand.

For more information on this opportunity, including detailed financials and a full operations overview, please submit a business inquiry.