Turnkey Cupcake Shop For Sale: High Growth Market
Business Description
Own a well-established specialty cupcake and dessert shop in one of the region's fastest-growing markets. This turnkey bakery offers an exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking a recognizable concept with strong local brand awareness and significant growth potential.
Strategically located in a thriving retail corridor with excellent visibility, the business benefits from steady foot traffic, strong demographics, and continued residential and commercial development. The shop features a fully equipped commercial kitchen, an inviting customer-facing retail space, and systems already in place for efficient day-to-day operations.
Revenue is generated through walk-in retail sales, custom cake orders, holiday promotions, and online ordering. With increasing population growth and expanding business activity in the surrounding area, there are numerous opportunities to further grow sales through expanded marketing, delivery partnerships, catering, and community engagement.
Highlights:
Turnkey operation with established processes and trained staff
Located in a rapidly growing market with strong population and economic growth
Fully equipped bakery with quality fixtures and equipment included
Multiple revenue streams, including retail, custom orders, catering, and events
Attractive retail location with excellent visibility and ample parking
Opportunity to expand business through marketing, catering, and extended operating hours
Suitable for an owner-operator or absentee investor with management in place
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable dessert business with an established customer base and substantial upside in a dynamic, high-growth market. The current owner is willing to provide transition support to help ensure a smooth ownership transfer.
Strategically located in a thriving retail corridor with excellent visibility, the business benefits from steady foot traffic, strong demographics, and continued residential and commercial development. The shop features a fully equipped commercial kitchen, an inviting customer-facing retail space, and systems already in place for efficient day-to-day operations.
Revenue is generated through walk-in retail sales, custom cake orders, holiday promotions, and online ordering. With increasing population growth and expanding business activity in the surrounding area, there are numerous opportunities to further grow sales through expanded marketing, delivery partnerships, catering, and community engagement.
Highlights:
Turnkey operation with established processes and trained staff
Located in a rapidly growing market with strong population and economic growth
Fully equipped bakery with quality fixtures and equipment included
Multiple revenue streams, including retail, custom orders, catering, and events
Attractive retail location with excellent visibility and ample parking
Opportunity to expand business through marketing, catering, and extended operating hours
Suitable for an owner-operator or absentee investor with management in place
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable dessert business with an established customer base and substantial upside in a dynamic, high-growth market. The current owner is willing to provide transition support to help ensure a smooth ownership transfer.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 2
- Employees
- 5 (1 Full-time, 4 Part-time)
2 employees expect to turn over due to high school graduation - Facilities & Assets
- Complete turnkey bakery. Will include all appliances, equipment, and furniture.
- Website
- https://www.smallcakessmithfield.com
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Current market in the Smithfield includes 2 specialty bakeries within a 10 mile radius as well as an additional Smallcakes just outside of the radius.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The shop is approximately 1400 square feet and is ideally located between two high-traffic restaurants, Sal’s Pizza and Farmer’s Table. The current lease is structured as a 3+3 agreement, with one year remaining on the initial term and an additional four years available.
Smithfield and Isle of Wight County are experiencing significant growth. Riverside Health opened a new acute care facility just 1.9 miles away in January 2026. Additionally, a 262-home residential development has been approved directly behind the shopping center and is already in the zoning and site preparation phase. Several other commercial projects are also underway within a five-mile radius, with strong growth projected through 2040.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,400
- Rent
- $2,300.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner Health
- Transition Support
- Seller will remain onboard for a period of 45 days to provide turn over and training for new owner/manager.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2522005
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