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Transworld Business Advisors Greenville East

Ice Cream Shop Featuring $40K+ In Equipment For Sale

Henderson County, North Carolina, US
Asking Price:
$99,000 Furniture / Fixtures included
Sales Revenue:
$45,000
Cash Flow:
$1

Ice Cream Shop Featuring $40K+ in Equipment & $300/Month Rent

Established Ice Cream Shop with Extremely Low Rent and Significant Growth Potential

Take advantage of a rare opportunity to acquire an established seasonal ice cream business in a high-visibility location with exceptionally low rent of $300 per month. This turnkey operation includes approximately $40,000 in FF&E, featuring Taylor soft-serve equipment, refrigeration, prep equipment, outdoor seating, storage building, and related operating assets.

The business has served the local community for years and offers a solid foundation for a new owner to build upon. Current operations focus primarily on ice cream and frozen treats, while future growth opportunities include adding specialty coffee, espresso beverages, grab-and-go foods, pastries, and other complementary offerings that can extend the season and increase customer spending.

Highlights include:

Established local brand and customer base
Extremely favorable lease terms
Approximately $40,000 in included FF&E
Outdoor covered seating area
Storage building and operational infrastructure included
Turnkey operation with expansion opportunities
Potential to increase profitability through menu diversification and operational efficiencies

Ideal for an owner-operator, family business, or entrepreneur seeking an affordable entry into the food and beverage industry with substantial upside potential.

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Business Operation

Expansion Potential:

The business presents a significant opportunity for a new owner to improve operating performance through labor optimization and expansion of product offerings. Historical operations were heavily staff-driven, with ownership prioritizing employee compensation over owner distributions. As a result, a buyer may identify opportunities to normalize payroll expenses based on their own operating model and level of owner involvement.

Additional growth opportunities include introducing specialty coffee, espresso beverages, grab-and-go foods, pastries, and other complementary products that could increase average transaction value, extend seasonal demand, and attract additional customer traffic.

The business also offers an opportunity to further increase visibility through a stronger online and social media presence, helping showcase the property's unique atmosphere, family-friendly appeal, and desirable location while encouraging repeat visits from both local residents and visitors.

Combined with the business's exceptionally low occupancy costs, established customer base, desirable location, and existing equipment package, new ownership has multiple avenues to enhance revenue and potentially improve cash flow through operational efficiencies, increased local visibility, and strategic menu expansion.

Competition / Market:

The business benefits from a well-established local presence and occupies a desirable location that is easily accessible to both residents and visitors. The area offers limited direct competition from dedicated ice cream and frozen dessert businesses, allowing the operation to maintain a strong position within its local market. The combination of an established customer base, favorable location, strong community recognition, and exceptionally low occupancy costs provides a competitive advantage for continued operation and future growth.

Reasons for selling:

Desire to focus on personal health

Years established:
2024

Other Information

Support & training:

2 Weeks

Furniture / Fixtures value:
$40,000 - included in the asking price
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Transworld Business Advisors Greenville East

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