Well Established Dessert Franchise | $246K Cash Flow | Seller Financing
Description
This established dessert franchise operates from a high-traffic Richland County retail corridor. Open since January 2023, the 1,625-square-foot store is located in a major shopping center anchored by a leading grocery tenant and surrounded by national retailers, entertainment, schools, and established residential communities.
Based on 2025 results, the business generated $884,203 in revenue, $443,336 in gross profit, and $246,485 in Seller’s Discretionary Earnings. The asking price represents approximately 2.3 times 2025 SDE and includes approximately $174,600 in furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
The current owner works approximately 15 hours per week, primarily handling employee questions, ingredient ordering, scheduling, and hiring. Daily operations are supported by an experienced assistant manager, four shift leads, and a trained baking staff. With additional training, the assistant manager is positioned to assume nearly all remaining owner responsibilities.
The business has developed recurring relationships supporting local teachers, youth sports, school events, and other community activities. Additional growth opportunities include expanding group orders, school pop-ups, community partnerships, local-store marketing, and sales outside the storefront.
The franchisor requires buyer approval, completion of its training program, and proof of liquid funds equal to at least 20% of the purchase price. This opportunity is not currently eligible for SBA financing. The seller is open to discussing financing with a qualified buyer.
The franchise name, exact location, and detailed financial information will be provided after completion of a confidentiality agreement and buyer qualification.
Main Bullet Points:
- $884,203 in 2025 revenue
- $246,485 in 2025 Seller’s Discretionary Earnings
- Asking price of approximately 2.3 times 2025 SDE
- Current owner involvement of approximately 15 hours per week
- Experienced assistant manager and established operating team
- Prime retail setting anchored by a leading grocery tenant
- Transferable lease with two additional five-year renewal options
- Approximately $174,600 in FF&E included
- Seller financing may be available to a qualified buyer
- Established school, employer, and community relationships
Agli Goxhaj
(843) 847-8999
Asking Price: $575,000
Cash Flow (SDE): $246,485
Gross Revenue: $884,203
FF&E: $174,600
Inventory Value: $8,700
Rent: $6,251 per month, including CAM
Growth & Expansion:
A buyer can expand sales by increasing school and event pop-ups, recurring employer and community orders, youth sports partnerships, and relationships with other nearby schools and organizations.
Additional opportunities include more consistent local-store marketing, increased outreach for group orders, and greater use of the store’s established community presence. A more hands-on owner could focus additional time on sales growth, while a semi-absentee buyer could further develop the assistant manager to handle the owner’s remaining responsibilities.
Facilities & Assets:
The business occupies approximately 1,625 square feet in a large, high-traffic shopping center anchored by a leading grocery tenant. The location offers strong visibility, convenient customer parking, and access to a broad regional trade area.
Monthly rent is approximately $6,251, including CAM. The current lease is renewable in November 2027 and includes two additional five-year renewal options. The lease is transferable, subject to landlord approval, and the landlord has been cooperative regarding a potential transfer.
The store is fully equipped for continued operation. The sale includes approximately $174,600 in furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Current inventory is estimated at approximately $8,700.
Market & Competition:
The business benefits from the recognition, operating systems, product development, and marketing support of a nationally established dessert franchise.
Its location is positioned in a heavily traveled retail corridor with a leading grocery anchor, major national retailers, entertainment venues, schools, and established residential communities nearby. The surrounding area draws customers from throughout the broader Richland County market.
The store has also developed valuable community relationships, including recurring orders supporting local teachers, twice-monthly appreciation sales, youth sports sponsorships, school pop-ups, and a new high school athletics partnership.
Employees: 23
Year Established: 2023
Support & Training:
The seller will provide up to 30 days of transition assistance to help the buyer understand the store’s operations, staffing, ordering, scheduling, and established community relationships.
The existing assistant manager, four shift leads, and trained baking staff provide operational continuity. With additional training, the assistant manager can assume nearly all of the owner’s current responsibilities.
The buyer will also be required to complete the franchisor’s approval and training process. Prospective buyers must demonstrate liquid funds equal to at least 20% of the purchase price. Seller financing may be available to a qualified buyer.
Reasons for Selling: The owners are moving on to a new business opportunity outside the franchise.
