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Tennessee
Popular Tourist Area Dessert Business With Year-Over-Year Growth
Asking Price
$339,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$339,000
Cash Flow
Call/Email
Name: Christopher Whitehead
Name
Christopher Whitehead
Description
The company features a simple, efficient operating model with multiple revenue streams, including strong in-store sales and mobile catering, which provides an additional revenue stream and creates opportunities for private events, festivals, corporate functions, and off-site sales.
Year-over-year, overall business transactions are up 8% and sales are up 13.5%, demonstrating continued momentum and increasing consumer demand. Seasonal peak months generate significant volume, while the area’s strong tourism base helps support business throughout the year. This location is currently the only unit of its kind in Tennessee, creating a unique market presence with room for continued expansion.
Additional upside exists for an expansion-minded buyer through increased event participation, enhanced local partnerships, expanded operating hours, mobile unit growth, and the potential development of additional locations within the surrounding territory.
Ideal opportunity for an owner-operator, family business, or strategic buyer seeking a recognizable concept in a premier destination market. Training and transition assistance available.
https://tworld.com/locations/Tennessee/knoxvillechattanooga/listings/Popular-Tourist-Area-Dessert-Business-With-Year-Over-Year-Growth
Business Details
Year Established:
2019
Employees:
11
FE&E:
$104,826
Reason for sale:
Other business interest
Lease & Tenant Information
Lease Options:
$2,500
Other Information
Listing Number:
5182-347689
Sales:
$343,001
Seller's Discretionary Earnings:
$80,274
Inventory:
$11,000
Posting Information
Posting ID:
tw:89938
Business Category:
Ice Cream Yogurt Ice, Restaurants
Keywords:
Transworld
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