Turnkey Gelato & Café Business for Sale
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Established family-owned café with loyal clientele and tremendous grow
Ciao Ciao Gelato & Cafe is a unique specialty café concept centered around handcrafted gelato, espresso drinks, and a warm, inviting customer experience. Located on busy Irving Park Road in Chicago, the café has become a neighborhood destination for customers looking to enjoy premium gelato, coffee, and desserts in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about the café and dessert industry to take over an established concept with strong community appeal and exciting growth potential. The business offers opportunities to expand the menu with additional café items, seasonal specialties, and light food offerings while continuing to build on the popularity of the gelato and coffee experience.
With consumers continuing to seek out unique dessert shops and local café experiences, Ciao Ciao Gelato & Cafe is well-positioned for a new owner to grow and elevate the brand even further.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about the café and dessert industry to take over an established concept with strong community appeal and exciting growth potential. The business offers opportunities to expand the menu with additional café items, seasonal specialties, and light food offerings while continuing to build on the popularity of the gelato and coffee experience.
With consumers continuing to seek out unique dessert shops and local café experiences, Ciao Ciao Gelato & Cafe is well-positioned for a new owner to grow and elevate the brand even further.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 3
- Facilities & Assets
- The sale includes all gelato-making equipment, espresso machine, and fully furnished café setup, making this a true turnkey opportunity. The current owner will also provide two weeks of hands-on training to ensure a smooth transition for the new owner. The business also comes with the existing lease, including a current renewal option with an additional 5-year term, offering long-term stability for the new owner.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Chicago’s restaurant and café industry in 2026 is seeing continued consumer demand for experiential dining, specialty desserts, coffee culture, and neighborhood gathering spaces. Industry reports show consumers are still spending on dining experiences, even while being more selective about value and quality. Excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or entrepreneur looking to expand an already established concept with significant upside potential through expanded menu offerings, catering, delivery, and year-round operations.
- Opportunities for Growth
- We are currently offering our family-owned Gelato & Café shop for sale. Over the past year, the business operated seasonally and was closed from November 1st through February 28th, creating a great opportunity for a new owner to expand operations and increase year-round revenue.
There is tremendous growth potential by introducing additional menu items such as warm soups, focaccia sandwiches, specialty coffees, breakfast options, and other seasonal offerings. With an established customer base, charming atmosphere, and strong community presence, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the business to the next level.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 10,000
- Rent
- $1,751.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner would like to retire and moving out of country
- Transition Support
- Comprehensive training and support will be provided by the current owner for two weeks after the sale. Training includes day-to-day operations, gelato production, espresso machine operation, inventory management, supplier relationships, POS system usage, and customer service procedures.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2505801
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