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California
Ice Cream Franchise - Absentee Owner
Asking Price
$325,000
Revenue
$37,000
Down
Call/Email
Cash Flow
$84,000
Description
This place has a delightful ambience and perfect atmosphere and this place has a wide variety of offerings and has a ton of great flavors.
Posting Information
Posting ID:
291363
Business Category:
Restaurants & Food, Retail
Business Types:
Fast Food, Quick Service Restaurant
Ice Cream Shops, Parlors
Fast Food Franchise
Keywords:
california
ice cream
franchise
fast food
Attributes:
Absentee Run
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