HS Listing ID-71707
This is an exciting opportunity to acquire a charming and established dessert café specializing in crepes, specialty sweets, and beverages. The business has built a loyal local customer base and operates with minimal owner involvement, making it an ideal acquisition for either an investor seeking a semi-passive operation or an owner-operator looking to increase profitability.
The current owner spends approximately 5 hours per week overseeing the business, with day-to-day operations handled by staff.
The business features:
- Established dessert and crepe concept
- Fully equipped and operational location
- Absentee ownership structure
- Loyal repeat customer base
- Streamlined operation with manageable staffing requirements
- Turnkey opportunity with immediate cash flow
- Strong potential for owner-operator upside
Financial Metrics
- Asking Price: $95,000
- Gross Revenue: ~ $194,000 annually
- Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): ~ $55,000 annually
- Rent: ~ $27,400 annually
- Payroll: ~ $40,000 annually
- Cost of Goods Sold: ~ $40,000 annually
- Utilities: ~ $6,000 annually
- Owner Involvement: Approximately 5 Hours Per Week
- Business Model: Absentee-Owned
Turnkey operation
Absentee ownership
Established customer base
Affordable entry point for first-time business buyers
Opportunity to increase earnings through hands-on ownership
Growth Potential
- Expand digital marketing and social media presence
- Introduce online ordering and delivery partnerships
- Extend operating hours (currently 6 days 4pm-10pm weekdays and 4pm-12am weekends/ Tuesdays closed)
- Add catering services for private events and corporate clients
- Expand menu offerings with seasonal and specialty products and coffee service (great spot for new coffee shop too)
- Implement local community partnerships and promotional programs
- Increase profitability through owner-operator involvement
Transition Period
The seller is committed to providing a smooth transition and will assist with:
- Vendor and supplier introductions
- Operational training
- Staff transition support
- Systems and workflow overview
- Customer and community relationship continuity
A SIGNED CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THE EXACT LOCATION
