Price: $1,550,000
Location: Triangle, NC
Industry: Restaurant and Food
Listing ID: 16968397-NI
Listing Status: New
Here’s a rare chance to step into a highly successful and modern brand in the booming specialty dessert and beverage space. With multiple profitable units already running, this business brings a fresh twist to two exploding food categories—bubble tea and rolled ice cream—using organic ingredients and inventive recipes that stand out in the market.
Started by two innovative founders with a passion for premium quality, this business grew quickly by doing things differently—no powders, no shortcuts. Just real tea, real fruit, and real value. The brand has earned a strong reputation, loyal customers, and thousands of positive reviews. It also has the systems in place for hands-off ownership or easy scaling. And this independent, none-franchised brand is well positioned to become a franchise brand of it's own.
Why Buy This Business?
• Unique Concept: Freshly made bubble tea and rolled ice cream under one brand—no local competition does both.
• Proven Locations: All five stores are in high-traffic areas with loyal customer bases and strong foot traffic.
• Fully Staffed & Systemized: Each store runs with its own manager or shift leaders; owners focus on big-picture operations.
• Solid Financials: 2024 revenue was nearly $4M with $460K in adjusted net profit.
• Easy to Expand: Growth potential through franchising, catering, and new product offerings.
Industry Overview
The U.S. specialty beverage market (bubble tea included) is booming—estimated at over $2 billion and growing at a rate of 8-10% per year. Frozen dessert sales, including ice cream, are also rising, with rolled ice cream gaining popularity for its social-media-worthy presentation and fresh customization. Younger consumers are demanding healthier, organic, and experiential treats—this brand checks all those boxes.
This is more than just a small business. It’s a mini-chain with brand power, operational excellence, and a strong digital presence (including mobile app ordering and loyalty rewards). For an investor or entrepreneur ready to scale or franchise, this is a golden opportunity.
Step into a growing industry with a brand that’s already ahead of the curve.
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Down Payment: N/A
Total Sales: N/A
Cash Flow: $450,000
EBIT: N/A
EBITDA: N/A
Accounts Receivable: N/A
FFE: N/A
FFE Included: Yes
Inventory: N/A
Inventory Included: Yes
Year Established: 2017
Non-Owner Payroll: N/A
Employees: 70
Absentee Owner: No
Security on Lease: Yes
Real Estate: N/A
Real Estate Included: No
Monthly Rent: $30,000
Square Footage: 6000
Franchise: No
Facilities Information: The locations are in busy strip centers and kiosks in top Malls in the Triangle metro area.
Reason For Sale: Differences in owner direction
Training & Support: 2 weeks
Potential Growth: In addition to the opportunity to franchise this brand, organic growth, new locations, and new product lines are all opportunities for growth.