Well branded Candy, Vintage Soda & Ice Cream Shop
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ESTABLISHED ICE CREAM & CANDY SHOP - PRIME EXPANSION OPPORTUNITY
This well-branded candy, vintage soda, and ice cream shop represents an exceptional opportunity in Santa Rosa County, FL. Established in 2018, this proven concept operates in a family-friendly bedroom community of Pensacola with 25,000 residents and high family concentration.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
• Annual Revenue: $300,000
• Cash Flow (SDE): $45,000
• EBITDA: $45,000
• Asking Price: $185,000 (includes $35,000 inventory)
• FF&E Value: $75,000
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS:
• Absentee owner operation - current owner works only 4 hours weekly
• Unique concept combining candy, vintage sodas, and ice cream
• Only exclusive candy and ice cream store in town
• Professional branding and trademarked name included
• Proven scalable business model ready for expansion
• Strong customer relationships and established local presence
OPERATIONS:
• 1,100 sq ft retail space with themed family atmosphere
• Lease through March 2028 at $2,383/month (includes CAM)
• Minimal staffing: one supervisor and two experienced employees
• Average staff wages $18-21/hour with tips
• Limited menu design ensures operational simplicity
• High-margin products provide year-round revenue stability
GROWTH POTENTIAL:
• Expansion-ready concept at fraction of franchise setup cost
• Future locations already identified
• Scalable through company-owned or franchised units
• Suitable for aggressive Gulf Coast expansion
• Perfect for E2 visa candidates
• Tourism and downtown market opportunities
INCLUDED IN SALE:
• Complete turnkey operation with all equipment
• Vendor contacts and established supplier relationships
• Point-of-sale system
• Comprehensive training (up to two weeks)
• Experienced staff willing to stay
• Professional branding and trademark
The current owner, who has successfully operated 11 businesses across four countries, is retiring and relocating. This business delivers the themed retail experience typically found in high-end hotels and theme parks, creating a unique market position.
With strong financial performance, minimal hands-on management requirements, and significant expansion potential, this represents an ideal opportunity for investors seeking a proven retail concept with growth capabilities.
Confidential sale - NDA and financial qualification required before disclosure of specific business details.
This well-branded candy, vintage soda, and ice cream shop represents an exceptional opportunity in Santa Rosa County, FL. Established in 2018, this proven concept operates in a family-friendly bedroom community of Pensacola with 25,000 residents and high family concentration.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
• Annual Revenue: $300,000
• Cash Flow (SDE): $45,000
• EBITDA: $45,000
• Asking Price: $185,000 (includes $35,000 inventory)
• FF&E Value: $75,000
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS:
• Absentee owner operation - current owner works only 4 hours weekly
• Unique concept combining candy, vintage sodas, and ice cream
• Only exclusive candy and ice cream store in town
• Professional branding and trademarked name included
• Proven scalable business model ready for expansion
• Strong customer relationships and established local presence
OPERATIONS:
• 1,100 sq ft retail space with themed family atmosphere
• Lease through March 2028 at $2,383/month (includes CAM)
• Minimal staffing: one supervisor and two experienced employees
• Average staff wages $18-21/hour with tips
• Limited menu design ensures operational simplicity
• High-margin products provide year-round revenue stability
GROWTH POTENTIAL:
• Expansion-ready concept at fraction of franchise setup cost
• Future locations already identified
• Scalable through company-owned or franchised units
• Suitable for aggressive Gulf Coast expansion
• Perfect for E2 visa candidates
• Tourism and downtown market opportunities
INCLUDED IN SALE:
• Complete turnkey operation with all equipment
• Vendor contacts and established supplier relationships
• Point-of-sale system
• Comprehensive training (up to two weeks)
• Experienced staff willing to stay
• Professional branding and trademark
The current owner, who has successfully operated 11 businesses across four countries, is retiring and relocating. This business delivers the themed retail experience typically found in high-end hotels and theme parks, creating a unique market position.
With strong financial performance, minimal hands-on management requirements, and significant expansion potential, this represents an ideal opportunity for investors seeking a proven retail concept with growth capabilities.
Confidential sale - NDA and financial qualification required before disclosure of specific business details.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 8
- Employees
- 4 (3 Full-time, 1 Part-time)
We have summer seasonal help - two additional staff- owners do not work store. - Facilities & Assets
- The business is located in 1100 square feet of highly conceptualized mixed retail candy and ice cream creating a family friendly atmosphere.
This proof-of-concept store was created to operate as a simple, human resource light retail environment with a very limited menu and a well-organized candy and soda selection to ensure a steady stream of revenue year-round with high margin products.
This business is perfect for E2 candidates or someone who is driven to push an aggressive expansion of the concept to various downtowns or tourist areas in FL. - Market Outlook / Competition
- GREAT customer relationships is the BEST and most inexpensive advertising.
FB Ad’s work the best and are the most targeted.
One billboard as you enter town- unlimited updates and redesigns for the duration of the contract- $800.00 per month- Lamar.
We are the only exclusive candy and ice cream store in town. - Opportunities for Growth
- Acquisition of this business presents the following opportunities to the new owners-
-Well established/proven, professional branding sold at a fraction of a franchise set up cost.
-This business is set up to scale with local expansion as a top priority. – Scaling either through company owned or franchised units. Margins are great enough to franchise.
-Currently run by one supervisor and two experienced staff. Summer P/T will come back and are GREAT!
-Current owner only works 4 hours weekly.
-Future locations have been identified.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,100
- Rent
- $2,383.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 3/1/2028
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is retiring after having operated 11 successful businesses in four countri
- Transition Support
- We will train until you are comfortable with the operation. This business should just a few days to train- but we are willing to stay for up to two weeks.
- Financing Options
- Rent includes CAM
Listing Info
- ID
- 2474694
- Listing Views
- 6
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