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Thriving Specialty Dessert & Beverage Brand – 5 Units & Growing


 

A rare opportunity to acquire a fast-growing specialty beverage and dessert brand with five established locations across one of the Southeast's fastest-growing metro markets. Founded in 2017, the business has built a loyal regional following through its commitment to premium, organic ingredients and a differentiated dual-product concept that sets it apart from traditional competitors in the space.

The brand specializes in freshly brewed organic bubble tea — crafted with pure cane sugar, never powdered mixes — alongside a made-to-order frozen dessert offering. Locations are situated in high-traffic shopping centers, a major regional mall, and a popular downtown food hall. Average customer spend runs $15–$20 per transaction, with peak volume during lunch, dinner, and evening hours.

Financial Performance

The business has shown consistent revenue generation and meaningful improvement in profitability over three full fiscal years, with 2025 store-level data now available showing continued operational maturity across the platform.

  • F.Y. 2022: $2,998,198 revenue | $196,118 adjusted net income
  • F.Y. 2023: $4,126,116 revenue | $363,191 adjusted net income
  • F.Y. 2024: $3,912,326 revenue | $460,071 adjusted net income
  • F.Y. 2025: $3,664,811 revenue | $258,223 EBITDA

Full 2025 store-level P&Ls, including revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, and net income by entity, are available to qualified buyers under NDA.

Key Highlights

  • 5-location platform across three cities in the same metro market — each site chosen for strong demographics, foot traffic, and proximity to complementary businesses
  • Semi-absentee ownership model — experienced management and approximately 60 trained staff are in place across all locations
  • Centralized warehouse managing inventory distribution to all stores, operated with third-party logistics support
  • Integrated technology — modern POS system, proprietary mobile ordering app, self-service kiosks, and a customer loyalty rewards program
  • Strong reputation — consistently high customer ratings, an active social media presence, and a growing digital community
  • Catering revenue stream serving schools, corporate events, and private functions
  • Franchise-ready infrastructure — standardized operations, training guides, and supplier relationships in place

Growth Opportunities

Near-term upside includes franchising into surrounding markets, expanding the hot beverage menu to reduce seasonality, formalizing catering, and increasing customer frequency through targeted digital marketing campaigns.

Transaction Details

  • All furniture, fixtures, and equipment transfer with the sale (est. $328,839)
  • All five leases expected to transfer to buyer, subject to landlord approval
  • Seller will provide structured transition and training of up to 30 days
  • SBA financing may be available for qualified buyers


Listed By: VR Business Brokers of Raleigh

Background information

Reference:

16968397-NI

Year established:

2017

Reason selling:

Differences in owner direction

Finance

Sales:

$3,600,000

Profits:

$400,000

Operations

Employees:

70

Equipment:

N/A

Inventory:

Included in asking price

Premises

Facility:

The locations are in busy strip centers and kiosks in top Malls in the Triangle metro area.

Square footage:

6,000

Rent and lease terms:

$30,000 per Month

Location:

Wake County, NC

Opportunities

Growth:

In addition to the opportunity to franchise this brand, organic growth, new locations, and new product lines are all opportunities for growth.

Price and terms

Price:

$1,300,000

Training:

2 weeks with ownership