Popular Tourist Area Dessert Business With Year-Over-Year Growth
Listing Number: 5182-347689
Listing Details
- Down Payment: $295,000
- Sales: $343,001
- Seller's Discretionary Earnings: $78,073
- Inventory: $11,000
- Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment: $104,826
- Rent: $2,500
- Employees: 11
- Year Established: 2019
- Reason for Selling: Other business interest
Business Description
Located in one of the most heavily visited tourism markets in the Southeast, this specialty dessert business offers a nationally recognized treat concept with strong brand awareness and a loyal customer following. Positioned in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, the business benefits from consistent foot traffic, repeat vacation visitors, and year-round tourism. Since opening, the business has continued to experience steady year-over-year growth, building a strong reputation within the local market and among returning visitors.
The company features a simple, efficient operating model with multiple revenue streams, including strong in-store sales and mobile catering, which provides an additional revenue stream and creates opportunities for private events, festivals, corporate functions, and off-site sales.
Year-over-year, overall business transactions are up 8% and sales have increased 13.5%, reflecting continued momentum and strong consumer demand. Seasonal peak months generate significant volume, while the area's robust tourism economy provides a consistent customer base throughout the year. As the only location of its kind in Tennessee, the business occupies a unique position in the market and offers further opportunities for growth and expansion.
Momentum has continued into 2026, with sales through August reaching approximately $275,000 and SDE of approximately $78,000. These year-to-date results put the business on pace for its best-performing year to date and provide a strong foundation for continued growth.
Additional upside exists for an expansion-minded buyer through increased event participation, enhanced local partnerships, expanded operating hours, mobile unit growth, and the potential development of additional locations within the surrounding territory.
Ideal opportunity for an owner-operator, family business, or strategic buyer seeking a recognizable concept in a premier destination market. Training and transition assistance available.
