Turnkey Specialty Bakery in Louisville – Established & Fully Equipped
Business Description
Turnkey Specialty Bakery in Louisville – Established & Fully Equipped
This established franchise bakery in the desirable St. Matthews area of Louisville presents an exceptional turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator to acquire a fully operational specialty bakery business. Operating since 2025 with proven financial performance, the business generates $370,000 in annual revenue with $50,000 in seller's discretionary earnings.
Business Highlights:
• Turnkey operation with established customer base and proven revenue history
• High-traffic St. Matthews location in a desirable Louisville market
• Fully equipped 1,300 sq ft commercial bakery with ovens, mixers, refrigeration, and prep equipment
• Multiple revenue streams including in-store sales, takeout, delivery, catering, and large orders
• Significant growth potential through expanded catering, corporate accounts, and community partnerships
Financial Overview:
• Annual Revenue: $370,000
• Cash Flow (SDE): $50,000
• FF&E Value: $50,000
• Inventory Value: $5,000
• Monthly Lease: $3,000
The business benefits from an established franchise system with proven operating procedures, brand recognition, and potential ongoing support subject to franchisor approval. The fully built-out facility eliminates the significant cost and complexity of starting from scratch.
Growth Opportunities:
A new owner can expand through enhanced local marketing, corporate and business accounts, catering services, event partnerships, seasonal promotions, and increased utilization of third-party delivery platforms. The existing infrastructure provides an excellent foundation for scaling operations.
The seller is pursuing other business opportunities and will provide reasonable transition support including facility orientation, operating procedures, vendor relationships, and operational knowledge transfer.
This represents an attractive entry point into Louisville's active bakery market for an entrepreneur seeking an established, profitable operation with substantial growth potential.
This established franchise bakery in the desirable St. Matthews area of Louisville presents an exceptional turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator to acquire a fully operational specialty bakery business. Operating since 2025 with proven financial performance, the business generates $370,000 in annual revenue with $50,000 in seller's discretionary earnings.
Business Highlights:
• Turnkey operation with established customer base and proven revenue history
• High-traffic St. Matthews location in a desirable Louisville market
• Fully equipped 1,300 sq ft commercial bakery with ovens, mixers, refrigeration, and prep equipment
• Multiple revenue streams including in-store sales, takeout, delivery, catering, and large orders
• Significant growth potential through expanded catering, corporate accounts, and community partnerships
Financial Overview:
• Annual Revenue: $370,000
• Cash Flow (SDE): $50,000
• FF&E Value: $50,000
• Inventory Value: $5,000
• Monthly Lease: $3,000
The business benefits from an established franchise system with proven operating procedures, brand recognition, and potential ongoing support subject to franchisor approval. The fully built-out facility eliminates the significant cost and complexity of starting from scratch.
Growth Opportunities:
A new owner can expand through enhanced local marketing, corporate and business accounts, catering services, event partnerships, seasonal promotions, and increased utilization of third-party delivery platforms. The existing infrastructure provides an excellent foundation for scaling operations.
The seller is pursuing other business opportunities and will provide reasonable transition support including facility orientation, operating procedures, vendor relationships, and operational knowledge transfer.
This represents an attractive entry point into Louisville's active bakery market for an entrepreneur seeking an established, profitable operation with substantial growth potential.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 1
- Employees
- 5 (1 Full-time, 4 Part-time)
- Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- The sale includes a fully built-out and equipped bakery operation designed for immediate food-service use. The facility features a functional production and preparation area with the equipment and infrastructure needed to operate a high-volume specialty bakery.
Included in the sale are bakery and commercial kitchen assets such as commercial mixers, ovens, warming equipment, refrigeration, prep tables, workstations, shelving and storage, sinks, and other food preparation and production equipment. The sale also includes applicable front-of-house fixtures, furnishings, and operational equipment currently used in the business.
The existing buildout provides a buyer with the opportunity to acquire an established, ready-to-operate bakery facility without the significant time and expense associated with designing, permitting, constructing, and equipping a new commercial bakery from the ground up.
A detailed equipment and asset list can be provided to qualified buyers. - Market Outlook / Competition
- The Louisville bakery and specialty dessert market remains active, with continued consumer demand for unique, high-quality food and dessert concepts. The market includes a mix of independent bakeries, national brands, cafés, and specialty dessert operators, creating a competitive but established environment for bakery concepts.
The business benefits from an existing operating location, established customer awareness, delivery and takeout capabilities, and opportunities to expand sales through catering, corporate orders, events, local partnerships, and increased community marketing.
For an engaged owner-operator, there are opportunities to further develop local sales and strengthen the business's presence within the Louisville market. - Opportunities for Growth
- There are several opportunities for a new owner to grow the business and expand its local customer base. Potential areas for growth include increased catering and large-order sales, corporate and business accounts, community and event partnerships, enhanced local marketing, and greater utilization of third-party delivery platforms.
An engaged owner-operator may also have opportunities to increase sales through local events, fundraising partnerships, seasonal promotions, customer loyalty initiatives, and targeted outreach to schools, universities, businesses, hotels, and organizations throughout the Louisville market.
The existing facility, equipment, and operating infrastructure provide a foundation from which a new owner can focus on increasing sales and improving operating efficiencies without having to build a bakery operation from the ground up.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,300
- Rent
- $3,000 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is pursuing other business and professional opportunities
- Transition Support
- Seller is committed to providing reasonable transition support to help ensure a smooth handoff to the new owner. This may include an introduction to the facility and equipment, current operating procedures, vendor relationships, ordering and inventory processes, staffing considerations, and other day-to-day operational knowledge.
Any franchise-specific training, brand systems, recipes, operating standards, or ongoing support will be subject to franchisor requirements and approval. Additional transition assistance from the seller can be discussed based on the buyer’s needs and the terms of the transaction.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2549623
- Listing Views
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