Business Description

Established National Donut Franchise — Coastal Orange County Beach Community, CA (Semi-Absentee)

Established single location of a nationally recognized, made-to-order specialty donut brand, located in a high-traffic retail plaza in an affluent coastal Orange County beach community. Revenue reached record levels in 2025 (~$592K), with walk-in sales up 8% in 2024 and nearly 9% in 2025. Two-year average Adjusted SDE of ~$75K and ~$70K Adjusted EBITDA on an absentee basis.

A dedicated full-time General Manager runs the store and has committed to staying post-close — a true semi-absentee opportunity at an accessible price point where a passive investor does not need to work in the business. Manager compensation is fully reflected in operating expenses, so there is no replacement cost to the buyer.

The unit operates well above the franchise's national average unit volume per the current FDD, with established B2B catering and off-premise channels already producing meaningful revenue. Direct landlord lease at a competitive rate with options extending control into the early 2030s. The franchisor has agreed to assign the existing franchise agreement and waive renewal fees. Asset sale, no transferred liabilities, eight-plus years of operating history. Not a distressed sale — owner is reallocating capital to other businesses.

The seller's second location under the same brand is offered separately — buyers interested in both units may inquire about package terms.

Financing — please read before inquiring: Offered on a cash or seller-financed basis and is NOT an SBA transaction. Buyers requiring SBA or bank financing are not a fit. For a qualified buyer, the seller will carry 25% with a 75% buyer down payment at close; all-cash welcome and may receive preference.

Buyer Qualification Requirements:

• Cash to close: minimum 75% down (~$131,250); plan ~$182K–$197K total including closing costs and working capital.
• Net worth: minimum $150,000 per the franchisor's current FDD; liquidity sufficient to close without bank financing.
• Experience & approvals: buyer must qualify with the franchisor and the landlord (net worth/liquidity at least equal to the current tenant, plus restaurant/retail operating capability) and provide a personal guaranty on the lease. Food-service/QSR experience preferred.
• To move forward: signed personal financial statement and proof of funds required before any confidential details, financials, or site visits.

Brand, location, equipment list, and store-level financials disclosed to prequalified buyers after NDA. All inquiries through the broker.