Hudson County, NJ
LISTING ID # 37340 A fabulous chicken and ice cream store is now available in a vibrant, high-traffic shopping plaza in Hudson County, NJ. This well-established business features over $600,000 in...

Hudson County, NJ
LISTING ID # 37340 A fabulous chicken and ice cream store is now available in a vibrant, high-traffic shopping plaza in Hudson County, NJ. This well-established business features over $600,000 in...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $40,000

Wheat Ridge, CO
Own the sweetest business in Jefferson County, Colorado. This turnkey dessert retail opportunity at Wheat Ridge Marketplace on Wadsworth Blvd offers a rare chance to step into a proven, established...
$69,000

Meridian, ID
This turnkey dessert shop specializes in small-batch, ready-to-eat cookie dough and premium ice cream creations served in a fun, family-friendly environment. The shop offers a variety of rotating and...
$60,000

Greenville County, SC
If you are looking for a proven, highly flexible business with exceptional growth potential, this is an excellent opportunity to be your own boss! Operating successfully for 11 years, the owners have...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $129,539
St. Petersburg, FL
Business Highlights: Turnkey Operation: Carousel's is a fan favorite for over 3 years at the Tampa Bay Rays Low Overhead Kiosk Model: Small footprint, minimal staffing, and simple operations keep...
$60,000
EBITDA: $60,000
Maricopa County, AZ
Great opportunity for an owner operator! This franchise is well known in AZ and offers a simple operating model with plenty of support in marketing and advertising. The area surrounding is very...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $72,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tavernier, FL
Profitable franchise business and real estate in Key Largo! Free Standing Building with extremely rare Drive Through! Current Net Income generates approx. 10% return at asking price with minimal Owner...
$2,199,000
Jefferson City, MO
Overview A beloved dessert shop is poised for its next chapter. This fully built, well-maintained Ice Cream Factory location is being converted into a Cookie Dough Bliss featuring Ice Cream Factory...
$59,000
Deforest, WI
Very cute, fun environment for all. Ice Cream shop, in addition to various fun food/snack options currently available with so much potential to add to menu....
$155,000
Danville, CA
Established turnkey dessert cafe and boba shop located in prime Danville location within Trader Joe's shopping center. Uji Time Desserts offers Japanese-inspired desserts in a clean, modern 1,210...
$160,000
Middletown, MD
Turnkey Ice Cream Parlor Opportunity — Main Street, Middletown, MD (Brand, Equipment, and Training Included — Lease Opportunity) After 12 years of proudly serving the community, More Ice Cream is...
$36,000
Sugar Land, TX
This Smoothie King Franchise Business for Sale is perfect for a hands on operator wanting to step into an established business. This location offers significant potential for growth, making it an...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $41,595
Houston, TX
An exceptional opportunity to own a nationally recognized ice cream franchise known for its innovative, made-to-order liquid nitrogen treats. This fully built-out Creamistry location is situated in a...
$125,000
$750,000
Walpole, NH
Topeka, KS
Offering the best tasting, made-to-order ice cream! Churned in-store fresh daily using only the finest ingredients and mixed on a frozen granite stone with endless combinations of fruits, nuts, candy,...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $148,089
Independence, MO
Incredible opportunity to own 2 top franchises! A successful premium brand ice cream & a gourmet chocolate brand!! Cold Stone Creamery offering the best tasting, made-to-order ice cream! Churned...
$1,250,000
Cash Flow: $296,614
Ed Krajcir
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Milwaukee County, WI
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Charlotte, NC
This Dessert Franchise for Sale presents an excellent opportunity for a hands on owner to step into an established brand in the growing Charlotte Suburb. Priced at $199,000, this location offers a...
$199,000
Tampa, FL
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$150,000
Dunnellon, FL
This ice cream shop in the heart of Dunnellon is a well-loved local favorite, offering a nostalgic small-town atmosphere and a loyal customer base. It serves a variety of premium ice creams, shakes,...
$49,900
Cash Flow: $32,723
Alhambra, CA
This is a rare chance to own a top-producing La Michoacana-style ice cream shop in the heart of Alhambra with exceptional revenue and a loyal customer base. Fully licensed and equipped with its own...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $167,055
Virginia
This established smoothie business is dedicated to nourishing the community with delicious, healthy, and innovative smoothies made from real ingredients. The brand promotes a balanced lifestyle...
$249,950
Cash Flow: $53,543
Pompano Beach, FL
Franchised Ice Cream Business for Sale that utilizes Liquid Nitrogen to prepare the smoothest and most delicious ice cream you will ever taste is available. Sale includes all furniture, fixtures and...
$59,000
Grandin Road, VA
Own this Ice Cream Business for Sale in Roanoke, Virginia and get instant cash flow with sales of $285,700 and Owner Benefit of $40,398. Priced at $129,000, this operating store delivers a sweet...
$129,000
Cash Flow: $40,398
Gulf Shores, AL
Own a fully equipped, turn key dessert and Ice Cream Business for Sale in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Presented by We Sell Restaurants, this thoughtfully built out space spans approximately 1,310 1,400...
$124,999
Cash Flow: $22,657
$290,000
Kent County, RI
Cumming, GA
Take advantage of this fantastic Franchise for Sale, perfect for an owner operator looking to take over a well established franchise. Priced at just $249,000. This Cumming location offers immense...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $93,950
Jacksonville, FL
Own this turnkey Smoothie Shop and Restaurants for Sale in St. Johns, Florida. Strong Sales for 2025 over $300,000 with Owner benefit over $50,000!!! With 1,445 square feet and seating for 55 inside...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $61,283
Shawnee Mission, KS
Profit on $411,000 sales is over $149,000! Own an established money making dessert Franchise for Sale in the strong Kansas City market. This well known concept generates $149,000 in earnings for an...
$469,000
Cash Flow: $149,216
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Greenwood, SC
Buy this Food Trailer for Sale in Greenwood and launch your own concept with a fully outfitted mobile setup ready to operate immediately. This enclosed food trailer offers a low cost entry into food...
$99,000
Chattanooga, TN
Transform your entrepreneurial dreams into reality with this turnkey Italian Ice & Gelato business positioned to capitalize on Chattanooga's booming tourism market. You'll step into a profitable...
$60,000
Monmouth County, NJ
Established frozen yogurt shop Monmouth, NJ generating $550,000 in annual revenue with $180,000 in seller's discretionary earnings. This turnkey operation has been successfully serving the community...
$360,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Gloucester Township, NJ
A rare opportunity to own an authentic 4th-generation gelato and dessert shop located in Glendora, New Jersey. Glendora Ice Cream is known for its traditional Italian-style gelato made with 100% milk...
$275,000
Lynnwood, WA
Turnkey frozen yogurt and ice cream shop with a loyal customer base and high-traffic location. Fully equipped with soft-serve machines, freezers, display cases, prep tables, refrigeration units, and a...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brownwood, TX
**Business & Property For Sale – Mimi’s Sno Biz | Turnkey Opportunity in Brownwood, TX** Step into ownership of a thriving, fully equipped dessert and snack business located at 2810 Southside Dr.,...
$275,000
Kansas
SALE PENDING...
$1,100,000
$165,000
Lancaster, PA
Stuart, FL
Hot Opportunity: Brand New Ice Cream & Coffee Bar – Stuart, Florida – E2 Visa Ready! Rare turnkey business opportunity in booming Stuart, FL! Brand new Ice Cream & Coffee Bar — full custom buildout,...
$199,000
Portland, OR
Own the sweetest business in Portland! This turnkey Cookie Dough Bliss & Creamery opportunity in the heart of Portland’s Brewery Blocks delivers everything a new owner could want: high visibility,...
$69,000
Sacramento, CA
ESTABLISHED SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM AND TAIYAKI SHOP - NATOMAS, CA Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving soft serve ice cream and taiyaki franchise in one of Natomas's busiest plazas. This established...
$160,000
Ulster County, NY
Established Ice Cream & Food Stand - Orange County, NY This profitable seasonal ice cream and food stand presents an excellent opportunity to own a beloved small-town business in Orange County, New...
$150,000
Baton Rouge, LA
This juice and smoothie Franchise for Sale in Baton Rouge, Louisiana reports annual sales of $522,382 and is located in a high traffic, upscale retail center anchored by national and regional brands....
$175,000
New London County, CT
Profitable Smoothie Franchise Opportunity in New London County, CT This established smoothie franchise presents an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a proven business model with...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $141,000
Tukwila, WA
Healthy smoothies’ business in a very high traffic vibrant mall location. Hundreds and thousands of foot traffic for you to cater to. And you have the perfect finger food/drink to feed the masses....
$219,000
Cash Flow: $107,223
Longboat Key, FL
Buy this Cafe and Ice Cream Business for Sale in Longboat Key, Florida. Step into a turnkey, second generation space with low monthly rent of $1,850 and 850 square feet, ideal for a streamlined...
$149,999
Cash Flow: $40,000
Rhonda K Distel
Ignited Business Brokers
Serving Citrus County, FL
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Manchester, VT
Turnkey Restaurant & Ice Cream Business and Real Estate Opportunity in the Heart of Manchester, VT, Nipper’s Café & Cold Cow Creamery – Fully Renovated and Ready to Go! Seize this rare chance to own a...
$675,000
Germantown, WI
Turn-key operation with drive-throuh, in prime location with high traffic and visibility, adjacent to grocery-anchored retail. Located along busy Mequon Road, (Highway 167) main thoroughfare between...
$1,850,000
$450,000
Toledo, OH
Chesapeake, VA
Rare opportunity to own a beloved, multi-revenue stream shop in a prime Outer Banks location. Ned’s has been serving locals and vacationers for over 10 years and is a recognized stop for sandwiches,...
$499,900
Cash Flow: $205,181
Dallas, TX
I’m personally listing my dessert café location in one of Dallas’s strongest retail corridors, anchored by Whole Foods, IKEA, HomeGoods, Old Navy, and close to NorthPark Mall. The store is currently...
$160,000
Cash Flow: $45,000
Bermuda Dunes, CA
For sale in Bermuda Dunes, CA: a thriving Dairy Queen franchise opportunity. This well-established Dairy Queen location boasts a strong and loyal customer base in a high-traffic area, ensuring...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $104,977
Passaic County, NJ
Well-Established Ice Cream Shop – Passaic County Recently Renovated • 30+ Years in Business • Turnkey Opportunity A beloved, long-standing ice cream business in Passaic County is now available for...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $85,955
Dania Beach, FL
Fully operational, beautifully designed dessert and specialty beverage shop located in a high traffic kosher dining area. This turnkey business generates strong and consistent revenue with an average...
$189,900
Cash Flow: $115,000
Chester County, PA
Well-Loved business in the community for over 10 years! This is a low cost of entry opportunity with the purchase of a current turnkey location with potential for expansion to multiple units within...
$75,000
Harris County, TX
Own one of America’s most beloved ice cream brands, with or without real estate! This established Ben & Jerry’s franchise is located in a high-traffic area of Houston, surrounded by restaurants,...
$899,000
Cash Flow: $287,000
Ice cream, frozen yogurt, and soft-serve shops have proven to be profitable businesses in the food service sector. They tend to have minimal labor and service requirements, need little real estate, and enjoy a steady stream of customers when located appropriately.
If you are considering buying or selling an ice cream or froyo shop, having some context is important for evaluating individual businesses relative to the market. To that end, we have aggregated business for sale listing data of ice cream and frozen yogurt shop businesses and surfaced key financial metrics and valuation multiples based on asking prices.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
350 |
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Median Asking Price |
$249,475 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$393,200 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$84,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shop Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.45 |
2.08 |
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Median |
0.63 |
2.79 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.81 |
3.56 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shop Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy an ice cream or froyo shop?
Prices vary depending on the size of the business listed, but the median asking price for an ice cream shop business is $249,475.
How much do ice cream and frozen yogurt shop business owners earn?
Ice cream shop business owners report median annual sales of $393,200 and annual owner earnings of $84,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value an ice cream or frozen yogurt shop business?
Valuing a business involves considering several factors, including annual sales, profit, growth (or decline) trends, and demographic trends of the local market. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples among ice cream and frozen yogurt businesses listed for sale in the U.S. range from 0.45 to 0.81, with the median at 0.63. Earnings multiples range from 2.08 to 3.56, with the median at 2.79. These values suggest a typical ice cream or froyo shop may sell for around 0.63 times its annual revenue, and 2.79 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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