Seasonal Ice Cream Shop With Real Estate

Business Overview:

This beloved ice cream shop has been a cornerstone of the greater Kalamazoo area since its establishment in 2013. For over a decade, it has served as a gathering place for families, friends, and local residents, offering a wide array of traditional ice cream specialties, including soft serve cones, sundaes, shakes, malts, flurries, and smoothies. Beyond its delicious desserts, the shop also offers fresh hot dogs, soft pretzels, and soft drinks, making it a popular destination for a quick and satisfying bite.

The business is deeply rooted in the local community, with a strong tradition of sponsoring youth league sports teams and providing educational field trips for local students. The business regularly partners with local organizations to sponsor community events like car shows and festivals and has routinely participated in local parades. These initiatives have not only strengthened its relationship with the community but also enhanced its reputation as a family-friendly establishment.

The owners have designed the business to operate efficiently with minimal involvement. A full-time manager oversees daily operations, supported by a reliable seasonal workforce during the bustling Spring, Summer, and Fall months. This passive management approach makes the business an attractive option for prospective buyers looking for a well-established and self-sustaining operation. However, a new owner would recognize an immediate increase in cash flow if they chose to actively work in the business.

The ice cream shop occupies a 810-square-foot building, custom-built by the current owners in 2013 on a 0.61-acre lot. The property features 10 parking spaces and a professionally landscaped patio with picnic tables. It serves its patrons via walk-up counter service and a drive-through window. The sale includes the real estate, which is held by a separate business entity.

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Property Features and Assets:

The business was founded in 2013, when the Owners decided to develop the property in the greater Kalamazoo area. This location was selected due to its immediate adjacency to a proposed $100 million development project in the area. Although this development never came to fruition, the business has enjoyed more than a decade of success as a community cornerstone.

The business includes an extensive supply of fixtures, furnishings & equipment required to operate a licensed food service establishment. This includes multiple ice cream machines, a snow cone machine, stainless steel work tables, topping stations and refrigerated storage. It also includes customer amenities such as picnic tables and umbrellas.

Market Competition and Expansion:

While the business is already successful, there are several avenues for growth that a new owner could explore:
• Expanding the menu to include more food options, such as gourmet sandwiches or specialty snacks, could attract a broader customer base.
• Additionally, extending the operating season or offering catering services for local events could further increase revenue.
• With open space on either side, a new Owner could consider purchasing the adjacent property and expand the operation by providing additional revenue sources such as putt putt golf.

As a well-established business, this ice cream shop enjoys a loyal customer base and faces limited direct competition in the immediate area. Its reputation for quality products, friendly service, and community involvement has positioned it as the go-to destination for ice cream and casual eats within the community. The seasonal nature of the business aligns perfectly with the region's climate, attracting both local residents and visitors during peak months. This is the only ice cream store in the area and the next two closest locations are approximately 4 miles away.

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