Deal Alert: Established Ice Cream Business for Sale

📍 Location: California
💰 Asking Price: $600,000
📊 Lease: Secure through 2029 at $2,538/month (capped at $2,888/month)

🌟 Why This Business is Great:

Ice cream shops might seem like a dime a dozen, but this one stands out. With a prime location, a long-term lease, and consistent foot traffic, it's set up for sustainable success.

✅ Strong brand recognition & loyal customer base
✅ Stable lease terms for long-term operational certainty
✅ Located in a high-income area with strong spending power
✅ Potential for expansion into delivery and catering

📊 Key Market Insights (3-Mile Radius)
🏡 Population: 18,416
💰 Median Household Income: $68,695
🚗 Traffic Volume: 15,500 ADTV (Average Daily Traffic)

The Opportunity
The fundamentals are in place, but with the right strategic moves, there’s significant room for revenue growth. Here’s how a new owner can maximize profitability:

🚀 Implement targeted seasonal promotions to drive foot traffic
🚀 Expand delivery & catering services to increase revenue streams
🚀 Strengthen digital marketing to attract a younger demographic

🔍 My Analysis: This business has a strong foundation, but its true potential depends on financial performance and operational efficiency. The lease is reasonable, and the location is ideal, but the key to success will be expanding revenue streams through marketing, catering, and delivery. For a hands-on owner looking to grow an already popular brand, this could be a great investment.

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