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Thriving Specialty Dessert & Beverage Brand – 5 Units & Growing

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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Ad#:2350517
Listed By: Brian York
Background information
Reference:
16968397-NI
Year established:
2017
Reason selling:
Differences in owner direction
Finance
Sales:
$4,000,000
Profits:
$460,000
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:
$1,550,000
Training:
2 weeks with ownership